Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) stakeholder feedback sought

Public health taking feedback on potential increase in fees, public hearing on Feb. 27

PRESS RELEASE
February 1, 2023

Garfield County Public Health is soliciting feedback from stakeholders regarding a potential increase in onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) fees. The OWTS program has been operating in a deficit and is considering raising rates to offset costs. View the Oct. 24, 2022, Board of County Commissioners OWTS work session discussion.

Garfield County Environmental Health is holding a public hearing on Feb. 27, 2023, at 8 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners meeting room, Garfield County Administration Building, 108 8^th St., Glenwood Springs, to discuss fee changes with the board of health. Those affected by or interested in the proposed amendments are invited to attend. The public may attend in person or via the remote connection (available via www.garfield-county.com) or share thoughts through the OWTS online questionnaire regarding the proposed structure.

Anticipated fee increases would go into effect in April 2023.

Current OWTS fee structure

Permit for new installation*	$123
Repair of alteration permit*	$75
Permit for vault and haul*	$75
Perc. test/site evaluation*	$150
Higher level 2-3N systems	$523
Variance request	$100
*Includes $23 fee, $20 of which is transferred to the state treasurer for deposit in the Water Quality Control Fund. See section 25-10-107(3) C.R.S. as amended.

 

Proposed OWTS fee structure (to begin April 2023)

Permit for new installation*	$600
Permit for major repair*	$600
Permit for minor repair*	$200
Permit for alteration*	$200
Permit for vault and haul*	$75
Renewal of expired permit	$75
Variance request	$200
*Includes $23 fee, $20 of which is transferred to the state treasurer for deposit in the Water Quality Control Fund. See section 25-10-107(3) C.R.S. as amended.

Garfield County Public Health information is provided online on the public health website