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Missouri › Laclede County
County directory

Laclede County septic services.

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

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

Laclede County, at a glance
Registration-verified providers listed64
Providers

Verified first, always labeled.

AA
AA Septic LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 38945  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38946 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Douglas, Greene, Howell + 5 more

AB
ABC Woodworking LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39372 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory + 6 more

AL
Alexander Land Works, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38861 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Cole, Laclede, Maries + 6 more

AL
Alpha Connected LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39342 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Morgan + 2 more

BO
Bo’s Home Inspections and Services LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39188 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Gasconade + 12 more

BO
BOJORI LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32525 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Laclede, Miller + 2 more

CE
Cedar Hills Septic & Inspections, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38024 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Miller, Phelps + 3 more

CE
Central MO All Service Plumbing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38249  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38527 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Cole, Laclede, Maries + 4 more

CE
Central MO All Service Plumbing & Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39357 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Cole, Dallas + 7 more

CO
Cottonwood Cowboy Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39329 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Douglas, Howell, Laclede + 5 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

DA
Danforth Solution DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38226 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Hickory, Laclede, Miller

DA
David Barrett – DBA: A Midwest Backflow Co. DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39396 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton + 26 more

DA
David Hancock Enterprises LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39077 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Miller, Morgan

DE
Deckard Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37489 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Dallas, Greene, Laclede + 2 more

DE
Dennys Dig’N or Les Denny DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36099 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Miller, Morgan

DO
Do It All Dirt Worx DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39026 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Hickory, Laclede, Morgan

FO
Foiles Trucking LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38062 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Boone, Callaway, Camden, Cole + 7 more

FO
Four Seasons Plumbing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35884 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Cole, Dallas + 5 more

GI
Gisselbeck Construction & Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 30336 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski, Webster

GR
Grier Excavating Inc. DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39348 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Christian, Dallas, Douglas + 8 more

HA
Harp Industries DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39185 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Greene, Laclede, Morgan

HI
Hicks Co LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39110 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Greene, Laclede + 5 more

HO
Honest Abe’s Home Services DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38539  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38555 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden + 15 more

HO
Honest Abes DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39408 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Callaway, Camden, Cedar + 22 more

HO
Howe’s Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39276 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Douglas, Gasconade + 14 more

HZ
HZ Bulldozing, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39013 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Polk, Pulaski + 1 more

JA
Jake Starnes Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39363 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Maries, Miller + 3 more

JD
JDZ Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39440 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Douglas, Laclede + 6 more

JO
John Long Backhoe DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39282 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Dallas, Hickory, Laclede, Polk + 1 more

JO
Jordan L Downing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39009 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Dallas, Greene, Hickory + 3 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

KA
Kaisler General Building DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35845 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Christian, Dallas, Douglas + 13 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

KK
KKR Land Management LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38313 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory + 4 more

KN
Knight Hime Services, LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39459 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade + 8 more

KO
Koncen Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39143 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory + 4 more

LA
Lake West Excavating DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38279 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Greene + 7 more

LI
Lietzke Earthworks LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39460 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Christian, Dallas, Greene + 10 more

MI
Miller Excavating LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 36575 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Dallas, Greene, Laclede, Pulaski

MI
Mills Lawn Care DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39385 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade + 13 more

MM
MMI Plumbing & Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38923  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 38939 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Franklin, Greene, Laclede + 5 more

MO
Moore Septic Services LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 39386 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Christian, Crawford, Dallas + 14 more

ON
On Point Home Inspections DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39004 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Hickory, Laclede, Miller + 2 more

OS
Osborn Excavating & Construction DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38365 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Douglas, Greene + 6 more

PA
Parker Home Inspections LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 38880  +  Basic OWTS Installer · 38886 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Crawford, Dent, Franklin, Laclede + 4 more

PI
Pillar Premier Inspections DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39565 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory + 4 more

PR
Price Septic and Home Projects LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 38904 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Greene, Laclede, Polk

PU
Pump & Something Septic Services DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38377 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Greene, Hickory + 4 more

QU
Quad Brothers Trucking and Excavating LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38254 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Douglas, Greene, Howell + 5 more

RI
Rice Excavating LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 37975 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene + 3 more

RI
Richner Soil Services DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 36861 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton + 17 more

RI
Rickey’s Septic DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37942 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory + 3 more

RI
Rickey’s Septic LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37941 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Hickory + 3 more

RK
RK Services DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 33459 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Laclede + 2 more

RO
Rosenthal Lawn & Land Management LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39466 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Webster + 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

SH
Shantz Fencing & Dozing DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 35932 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Greene, Laclede, Polk, Webster

SI
Simmons Septic & Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39361 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Dallas, Douglas, Greene + 6 more

SN
Snider Construction LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37774 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Dallas, Greene + 9 more

ST
Stauffer Farms DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39403 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Polk

ST
Strong Hold Inspections LLC DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Basic OWTS Installer · 37930 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Christian, Dade, Dallas + 7 more

VA
VanHook Excavation DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 39436 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Miller

WE
Webster Plumbing, Inc. DHSS-registered · current OWTS installer registration
Advanced OWTS Installer · 33471  +  Advanced OWTS Installer · 35840 · Active — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Miller, Morgan + 1 more

AM
Amco Plumbing Service LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38547 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Greene, Laclede, Polk

AR
Aris Home Inspections Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38567 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski + 3 more

B
B & J Plumbing Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37683 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Pulaski, Wright

BA
Barnes Trading Company Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 35567 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Bates, Christian, Dallas, Greene + 5 more

BO
Bo Eilenstine Excavating LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 30138 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski + 1 more

BO
Boseke Contracting LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38695 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Laclede, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski + 1 more

BR
Breshears Pump & Excavating Co. Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 30372 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Cedar, Dade + 7 more

BR
Brown’s Septic LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 33654 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Douglas, Howell, Laclede, Oregon County + 4 more

DC
DC Handyman and General Contracting Services Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38590 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Miller, Morgan

DR
Drew Ince Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38551 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Douglas, Laclede, Ozark, Polk + 3 more

FR
Freedom Dirt Works LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38769 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Laclede + 3 more

FU
FULKERSON EXCAVATING Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 31951 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski

H
H & P Septic LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37230 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Laclede, Miller, Morgan

HO
Honest Abe’s Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38594 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden + 16 more

JA
Jackson Excavating Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38856 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Greene, Hickory + 5 more

JI
Jimmie Burns Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38811 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Hickory, Laclede + 3 more

K.
K. Davis Enterprises Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37786 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Barry, Christian, Douglas, Greene + 9 more

KE
Keltner Excavating Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 33574 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Barry, Dallas, Greene, Laclede + 4 more

M
M & M Landscaping and Construction, LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 32264 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Camden + 10 more

MA
maverick Excavating LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38831 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Greene, Hickory + 7 more

MC
MC Hammer Construction, LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38557 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Greene, Henry, Jasper + 9 more

MI
Mid-Mo Dirtworx and Land Management LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38574 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Callaway, Camden, Cole + 10 more

RE
Real Estate Repair Man Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 38560 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski + 1 more

SH
Sharp’s Excavating LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 37903 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Camden, Dallas, Laclede, Pulaski + 2 more

TA
Tallmage Hardscape & Excavation llc. Unverified · directory-sourced
Advanced OWTS Installer · 38577 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Benton, Camden, Laclede, Miller + 1 more

WI
Wildman Plumbing LLC Unverified · directory-sourced
Basic OWTS Installer · 37268 · expired — checked Sep 1, 2026
Septic RepairSeptic System Installation

Serving Christian, Dallas, Laclede, Webster

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Permits

Who issues them here.

Permit fees, forms & process

Any new system or major repair in Laclede 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 Laclede 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 Laclede County. Laclede 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 Laclede 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

A seasonal high water table is the governing constraint in Laclede County, on 55.1% of the soils Missouri's own NRCS septic suitability rule rates, with coarse chert and rock fragments through the soil next at 48.7%. The rule puts 69.0% of the county in its unsuitable class for a conventional absorption field. The Missouri Geological Survey maps 334 sinkholes here, and 83.8% of the rated soils weathered in place from limestone or dolomite. Effluent reaching solution-widened rock gets little filtering, and 19 CSR 20-3.060 keeps an absorption field 100 feet, and a sewage tank 50 feet, from the topographic drainage of a sinkhole.

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: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri Geological Survey - Sinkholes (GEOLOGY.SINKHOLES, the department's published known-and-probable sinkhole point layer, 16,001 points) and the Karst in Missouri programme page ↗ · 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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