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Septic Systems

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As of February 7, 2022, all GNR Environmental Health Departments will be requiring a Level 3 soil report for all septic permits (new, repairs, and additions requiring modification to the existing septic system) prior to permitting.

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Hotels/Motels

Pools

Restaurants

Properly functioning septic systems provide a safe alternative of sewage disposal when municipal sewer is not available. Environmental Health’s involvement begins before the lot is created and ends once the lot is connected to sewer.

Developers / Builders / Owners

Listed below are applications and regulations for each county.

GNR EH Septic Inspection Scheduling Procedures For Contractors

Land Use/Septic Tank Regulations

Existing Septic System Evaluation Application

Commercial Septic System – New Construction Permit Application and Requirements

Commercial Septic System – Repair Permit Application and Requirements

Commercial Septic System – Addition Permit Application and Requirements

Residential Septic System – New Construction Permit Application

Residential Septic System – Repair Permit Application and Requirements

Residential Septic System – Addition Permit Application and Requirements

Combination Exemption Plat Application and Requirements

Subdivided Exemption Plat Application and Requirements 

GIS Instructions on how to get Septic Drawings

Gwinnett County Environmental Health Fee Schedule

Newton County Environmental Health Fee Schedule

Rockdale County Environmental Health Fee Schedule

Homeowners / Landlords

For many areas in our community, septic systems are the only available means of sewage disposal. When they are installed and used correctly they are a safe alternative to centralized sewer systems.
Environmental Health inspects all aspects of development related to properties utilizing septic systems. They also investigate all complaints of failing septic systems.

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Community Health Assessment / Community Health Improvement Plans

Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) have been created for the three counties we serve.

The community-wide health assessment, which examines the county’s health status, is intended to help shape the collaborative efforts to improve the health of residents.

The community health improvement plan describes how the Health Department and a variety of community partners will work together to improve the health of the population through various projects and programs.

Access each county’s CHA and CHIP below:

Gwinnett County

Newton County

Rockdale County

To request previous versions of the CHA and CHIP, contact us.

What’s an epidemiologist?​

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.

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Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly-competitive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes:

  • 13 paid holidays per year

  • Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

  • Three weeks of Sick Leave per year

  • Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee’s Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee’s contribution amount

  • Life Insurance
    Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability

  • Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available

  • Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia’s Own Credit Union.