Exco provides land clearing, excavation, and septic system services throughout Gallatin County, Kentucky. If you are building, developing, buying, or maintaining property here, any new or repaired septic (onsite sewage) system also requires a permit from your local health department before work begins. Here is what to expect for site work in Gallatin County, plus exactly who to contact for septic permitting.
Gallatin County borders the Ohio River, and properties in the river's floodplain sit on alluvial soils with a naturally high water table, while land farther from the river rests on rolling upland limestone. Where a property falls between these zones affects excavation and drainage planning as much as it affects what type of septic system design is approved.
Before installing, replacing, or repairing a septic system in Gallatin County, an onsite sewage permit application must be submitted to the Three Rivers District Health Department. A certified environmental health specialist will evaluate the soil and site, approve a system design sized for the property, and perform a final inspection before the system can be covered and used. Exco handles the land clearing, excavation, and site prep needed to get your property ready for a passing soil evaluation and permit approval.
Yes. Kentucky law requires a permit from the local health department for any new septic system installation, replacement, or major repair before construction begins.
The Environmental Health division of the Three Rivers District Health Department handles septic permitting and inspections for all of Gallatin County.
Yes. Properties closer to the Ohio River often sit on alluvial soils with a high water table, which can require an engineered or alternative septic system design rather than a standard gravity system. A site evaluation determines which design applies to your property.
It can. Properties near the Ohio River floodplain often have a high water table, which affects drainage planning, grading, and equipment access during land clearing and excavation work.
Timelines vary by season and site conditions. Contact the health department directly at (859) 567-2844 for current processing times and to schedule a soil evaluation.
Exco is a licensed, insured land clearing, septic, and excavation contractor serving Warsaw, Glencoe, and Sparta, and the rest of Gallatin County, Kentucky. Contact us for a free estimate, or call (859) 927-3785.
