Stage 1 Fire Restrictions enacted

Effective beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, until further notice. These restrictions apply to all private land and BLM managed public lands within the boundaries of the Grand Junction Field Office. For more information visit the Fire Restrictions webpage.

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About the Septic (OWTS) Department

The Septic (OWTS) Department issues all OWTS/septic permits, septic clearances, and reviews land use applications where an OWTS is proposed.  All OWTS installers and pumpers/cleaners must be licensed by this department to install, pump and haul wastewater to a treatment facility.  

Programs and services offered by the Septic Department include:

     

     - OWTS permits and clearances

     - Installation inspections (performed by Mesa County Building Department)

     - Review of land use applications when OWTS is proposed

     - Training and licensing of OWTS installers and cleaners

     - Investigation of complaints regarding sewage from OWTS