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Greetings!
The Onsite Wastewater Division has again seen very steady, consistent permit numbers this construction season. To date for the 2026 season, the division has received and processed 521 septic permits to construct, 394 compliance inspections, and 214 operating permits and operating permit renewals. We strive to continue providing excellent customer service and issuing permits in a timely manner. Environmental Specialists continue to conduct final inspections as septic system installations are completed throughout the season. As a reminder, please contact the division 48 hours in advance during normal business hours to schedule a final inspection.
*Installers: Reminder to email oswinfo@stlouiscountymn.gov to schedule a new-construction final inspection.
Stop by the Planning and Zoning Booth at the North St. Louis County Fair! 🎡
Fair season is almost here, and the Planning & Zoning Department will be right in the middle of the action! We're setting up a booth at the upcoming North St. Louis County Fair, and we would love for you to stop by and say hello.
- What: St. Louis County Planning & Zoning Fair Booth
- Where: 1003 Discovery Dr, Chisholm
- When: August 5th - 9th
Come grab some helpful resources, get your property or permitting questions answered, and say "Hi" to the team. See you at the fair! 🍿
Septic Record Look-up
Reminder! The approved SSTS application, design, and permit to construct are posted on the County Land Explorer. It is important for installers, designers, and property owners to use the approved design as the project moves forward. Septic records (including historic records) are searchable by parcel identification number (PIN) or Lease PIN numbers on the County Land Explorer. Property owners, realtors, and contractors alike can access records through either search feature at their convenience. For more detailed instructions, see the Septic Record How-to-search Guide here.
Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association (MOWA) to Host a Free Septic Training Focused Toward Homeowner Education
MOWA is hosting a Septic Smart Webinar on September 15, 2026. This event will take place at 6:30 PM via a Zoom Webinar. *While the webinar is free, participants must pre-register to obtain the webinar link for the event.
Register Here!
Contacting Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Department has implemented a single phone number primary line call center. During business hours, support staff from the department are available to answer incoming calls and triage them to available Planners and/or Environmental Specialists, depending on the caller's needs. This provides greater efficiency in handling incoming calls and is more effective at addressing the public’s needs. The Planning and Zoning Department phone number is 218-471-7103.
**Please note that our Planning and Zoning Department no longer accepts faxed documentation. Please use our email listed below or our mailing addresses. **
| St. Louis County Government Services Center-Onsite Wastewater Division |
| 201 South 3rd Avenue West |
320 West 2nd Street, Suite 301 |
| Virginia, MN 55792 |
Duluth, MN 55802 |
Visit our website: www.stlouiscountymn.gov/septic
If you have any questions about Land Use, please contact:
Phone: (218) 471-7103
Email: oswinfo@stlouiscountymn.gov
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