PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR:
1) Sewage disposal systems, when altered, extended, or installed.
2) All Buildings, whether accessory, agricultural, or commercial (including decks).

Permits are granted by the Aitkin County Zoning Administrator or his authorized representative.


EACH PERMIT SHALL HAVE:
1) Correct legal description.
2) Soil testing information for sewage disposal system.
3) A drawing of the site in reasonable scale (overview) showing location of existing and proposed building(s), plans of the proposed or existing sewage treatment and well, the name of the person or firm installing the septic system. (All structures, septic system, road right-of-ways and property lines must be clearly staked on the property.)
NOTE: Crow Wing County requires that all sewer contractors be certified and licensed by the MPCA and registered with Crow WingCounty—If you hire a contractor who is not licensed, your system cannot be approved.

If you need any information on building or installing a septic system, contact:

WELL WATER TESTING:
The Crow Wing County Environmental Services does well testing. We test for coliform and for nitrates. In order to have a test done, you may pick up a water testing kit from Planning and Zoning or you may send a self-addressed envelope to:
Aitkin County Planning and Zoning
209 Second Street NW
Aitkin, MN. 56431

*Water sampling is done Monday and Tuesdays only excluding Holidays!