Septic system installation in Polk County, OR

Yes, a site evaluation is required before Polk County will issue an installation permit. The evaluation looks at soil type, permeability, slope, and topography to define where your system can be placed.

System size is based on your soil characteristics and the number of bedrooms in your home. Polk County uses roughly 150 feet of drainfield for every 150 gallons of daily wastewater, adjusted for your specific soil type and slope.

Yes, rural properties in areas like Dallas and Falls City that sit outside municipal sewer service are common candidates for new onsite septic installation. Soil conditions and available land area on your parcel will shape the system design.

Yes, Polk County Environmental Health conducts a pre-cover inspection before the system is backfilled and closed. The system must pass that inspection before it can be approved for use.

A full installation covers excavation, septic tank placement, distribution lines, and drainfield construction on your property. All work is built to match the approved permit specifications issued by Polk County.

Yes, Iron Edge Excavation serves properties in Yamhill County, Marion County, Benton County, and Lincoln County in addition to Polk County. Communities like McMinnville, Salem, Stayton, and Silverton are all within our service area.