Knox County Health Department
1361 West Fremont Street • Galesburg, Illinois 61401



Onsite Wastewater Disposal

Program goals are to minimize the risk of disease transmission as well as reduction of adverse environmental conditions created by the improper disposal of domestic sewage.  Program activities include:

  • Issuance of construction permits
  • Inspection of new or existing private onsite wastewater disposal systems including real estate transactions
  • Complaint investigations

Onsite Wastewater Disposal Permit Application
Sewage Ordinance
Mortgage Survey Application

Educational Materials

Septic and Well Brochure