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Platte County septic services.

51 registration-verified providers serve Platte County. Every listing is checked against the DHSS registered OWTS installers list.

Updated September 3, 2026 · data re-verified against DHSS records

Platte County, at a glance
Registration-verified providers listed51
Providers

Verified first, always labeled.

A
A & S Inc DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 34646 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Cass, Clinton, Jackson + 3 more

A-
A-1 sewer and septic service DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36969 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay + 5 more

AD
Advanced Septic Technologies DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35465 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 3 more

B&
B&M Septic and Construction LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39075  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 39083 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 6 more

BA
Barnes Plumbing & Septic DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39065 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay + 5 more

BL
Blacktop, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39441 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain + 43 more

BL
Blue Moon Hauling LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36357 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 2 more

BR
Browns Const Co DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39067 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry + 5 more

CA
Carl’s Septic Tank & Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32900 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton + 5 more

CO
Corum Plumbing LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39467 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 4 more

CO
Courtney Construction LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38966 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain + 110 more

DE
Dennis Hannah DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37589 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Platte

DI
Digger Dave LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38173 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay + 10 more

DI
Dirt Movers Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39158 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 2 more

DI
Diversified and Innovative Builders LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39187 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 6 more

DU
Dump N Pump Septic LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39489 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll + 9 more

DY
Dykes Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 30618  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 37274 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Platte + 1 more

ED
Edwards Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39054  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 39055 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Caldwell + 12 more

FU
Full Nelson Services DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38873 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte + 1 more

GL
Glas LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37994 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte

GO
Goodman Plumbing and Excavation LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38461 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette + 1 more

H
H & H Septic Service DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 31880  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 38793 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 2 more

HA
Harris Excavating and Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 37191 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

HO
Honey-wagon Septic and Grease DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39421 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte

JI
Jim Jones DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 31692 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

K&
K&P Services LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39567 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain + 111 more

KC
KCS, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36868 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Cass, Clay + 13 more

LE
Lexington Plumbing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35955  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 37969 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Carroll, Cass, Clay, Jackson + 6 more

LR
LR Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39549 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Platte + 1 more

LR
LR Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39523 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll + 5 more

M&
M&R Dirtwork and Septic LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39151 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clay + 9 more

MC
McKee Construction Services DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 34186 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Clinton + 2 more

MC
McKee construction Services in DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 34933 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Cass, Clay + 3 more

MY
Myers Plumbing Heating Cooling DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39414 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

NA
Naylor’s Mowing and Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 38942 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Barry, Greene, Lawrence, Platte

QU
Quality Plumbing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38888 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 2 more

R&
R&R Plumbing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39464  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 39471 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Benton, Camden, Cass + 10 more

RA
Rauch Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32884 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Holt, Nodaway + 1 more

S
S & L Plumbing and Septic LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39045 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, Daviess + 1 more

SA
Sam’s Home & Commercial Inspectors DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39488 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Adair, Andrew, Atchison, Audrain + 111 more

SA
Savage Excavation & Services LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39328 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry + 5 more

SE
Septic Kings DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39554 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry + 5 more

SI
Sims Sub-Services LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35606 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 4 more

ST
St. Joseph Plumbing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39035 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Clinton, Daviess, Platte

ST
Stanton Dirt Works DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39513 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, DeKalb + 3 more

TA
Tall Guy Waste Water Solutions & Soils, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32909 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Carroll, Clinton + 13 more

TO
Total Plumbing LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39533 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Caldwell, Cass, Clay + 8 more

TR
Tru Built Contracting MO LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39359 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Audrain, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay + 5 more

TU
Tunks Construction, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38015 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay + 9 more

WE
WesZak Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39126 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 3 more

ZO
Zoom Drain DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39520 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 2 more

A-
A-RITE INC. Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38840 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton + 2 more

AC
Acme Plumbing Inc DBA Gercken Comp LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 34138 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 2 more

AM
Amos Construction LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 30110  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 31036 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton + 2 more

AR
ARK Plumbing LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 33825 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, DeKalb + 3 more

BA
Baker Rentals Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32885 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Clay, Platte

BA
Barber Sewer & Ditching Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35697 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Clay, Clinton, DeKalb, Platte + 1 more

BB
BBB Construction, LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 31402 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

BE
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38843 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 2 more

BM
BM Septic Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38696 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess + 6 more

BO
Bob Hamilton Plumbing Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38778  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38781 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte

BO
Bob’s Septic and Dirt Work Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32917 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Clay, Clinton, Jackson + 1 more

CH
Chapman Septic Service LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38839  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38841 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry + 5 more

CL
Clint Evans Htg & Clg Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36246 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

CO
Cooters Plumbing & Septic Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36447 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Daviess + 1 more

DA
Dads septic service Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 37907 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 2 more

EA
Eales Excavating & Septic LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37812 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 3 more

EN
Environmental Resolutions Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 31017 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Butler, Cass, Clay + 6 more

HA
Hal Myers Construction Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 34421  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 34429 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

HE
Hensley Nance Excavating Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38844  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38845 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay + 4 more

HI
High Flow Drainage Solutions Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38774 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton + 1 more

HO
Home Performance Group LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37706  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38506 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay, Clinton + 4 more

HO
Hopkins Lawn & Landscape Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38773 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 1 more

HU
HURT III CONSTRUCTION Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37665 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Atchison, Benton, Buchanan + 16 more

KN
Knowles Construction LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38658  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38659 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Clay + 7 more

LJ
LJ Atkison Underground Homes, Inc Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32064 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clay + 7 more

ME
Meridian Home Services Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37705 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Caldwell, Clay, Clinton, Platte + 1 more

O&
O’Connor Excavation Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37831 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 2 more

QU
Quality Septic & Sewer Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36158 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Daviess, Jackson + 3 more

RA
RanDigger LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38652 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 2 more

RE
Reed Sewer Service Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32077 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, DeKalb, Platte

SC
Scott Gann Construction Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 31023  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38693 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb + 3 more

SE
Selby Excavating LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37686 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Clay, Clinton, Platte, Ray

ST
Stinnett Construction Company, Inc Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 32926 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Andrew, Buchanan, Clay, Jackson + 1 more

TH
The Plumbing Pro Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 33206 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Cass, Clay, Jackson, Johnson + 3 more

TR
True Blue Plumbing LlC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38836 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Clay, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte

WI
Willey & Sons Excavating LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38791  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 38796 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Cass, Clay, Henry + 3 more

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Permits

Who issues them here.

Permit fees, forms & process

Any new system or major repair in Platte County needs a permit before construction starts. This county’s full guide is still in production — the authority contact is the official source in the meantime.

All Missouri permit guides

Local rules

What’s different in Platte County.

Four things decide what you can build and what it costs: zoning, environmental protections, power for aerobic systems, and the ground itself. We publish each one only where we have checked it — and say so plainly where the answer is “same as the rest of Missouri”.

Zoning & land use

Missouri's onsite construction standard is statewide in 19 CSR 20-3.060, but the permit does not come from the state in Platte County. Platte County Health Dept. administers onsite wastewater permitting here under a local ordinance, which RSMo 701.047 lets a county make more restrictive than the state minimum. Ask that office first: on a single-family lot of three acres or more, RSMo 701.031's state permit exemption does not override a local ordinance.

Source: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, OWTS Construction Permit Process - the department's own per-county permitting-authority list, giving the agency, authority type (DHSS Onsite Program, Local Authority by contract, or Local Authority via ordinance), address and phone for each Missouri jurisdiction ↗ · retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Also: Missouri Revised Statutes section 701.040(1) - city or county governments may adopt the state standard by order or ordinance, and where none has, the department of health and senior services enforces it - read with section 701.047, which permits a city or county to adopt standards more restrictive than the state's ↗ · retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Environmental protections

Nothing in Platte County changes this. Missouri’s protected-water designations do not change what a household septic system may do. Outstanding National and State Resource Waters, the metropolitan no-discharge streams, the losing streams and Lake Taneycomo are all defined in the Clean Water Commission’s water quality standards (10 CSR 20-7.031), and every one of them attaches to a permitted discharge or a department approval — which an absorption field serving a single home under 3,000 gallons a day is not. The rule that does bind is statewide and keyed to a physical feature rather than to a water body: an absorption field sits at least 100 feet, and a sewage tank at least 50 feet, from the topographic drainage of a sinkhole (19 CSR 20-3.060). Where that matters in a given county is in its geology notes, because that is where the sinkhole measurement is.

How Missouri permitting works

Checked against Missouri Clean Water Commission, 10 CSR 20-7.031 Water Quality Standards, sections (8) Outstanding National Resource Waters, (9) Outstanding State Resources Waters, (10) Lake Taneycomo and (13) Losing Streams, with Tables D, E and F, as published by the Missouri Secretary of State (Code of State Regulations, 9/30/23) ↗ · retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Also: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, 19 CSR 20-3.060 Minimum Construction Standards for On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems, definition 54 (setbacks of 100 feet for a disposal field and 50 feet for a sewage tank from the topographic drainage of a sinkhole) and definition 55 (sinkhole) ↗ · retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Geology & soil

Subsoil that percolates too slowly is the governing constraint in Platte County, on 48.5% of the soils Missouri's own NRCS septic suitability rule rates, with a dense platy or massive layer that stops water moving down next at 44.9%. The rule puts 71.5% of the county in its unsuitable class for a conventional absorption field. Unsuitable is a design constraint here, not a ban: an alternative design works on ground a conventional trench cannot.

Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO), queried via Soil Data Access - interpretation ENG - On-Site Waste Water Absorption Fields (MO), Missouri's own suitability rule (Missouri survey areas saved 28 August to 3 September 2025) ↗ · retrieved Sep 1, 2026

Also: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Land Resource Regions and Major Land Resource Areas of the United States, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin, USDA Agriculture Handbook 296 - MLRA 107, 108, 109, 112, 113, 115, 116A, 116B, 116C, 131A, 134 ↗ · retrieved Sep 1, 2026

i3 of 4 local factors researched for this county so far. Each one is published with the authority it came from and the date we read it. Methodology

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