Cheatham County, Tennessee septic permits and requirements

Permitting authority

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Division of Water Resources

TDEC Nashville Environmental Field Office — 615-687-7000; 711 R.S. Gass Blvd, Nashville, TN 37216. TDEC lists Cheatham County in this office’s service area.

When a permit is required

TDEC states that a Septic System Construction Permit is required to install a subsurface sewage disposal system or repair an existing faulty system. Obtain the applicable permit before regulated septic work begins.

Application and site information

State application materials can require ownership and site information, expected occupancy or bedroom count, water supply information, a site sketch, and—depending on site conditions—soil-scientist or engineered design documentation.

Installers and inspections

Tennessee requires septic installers and septage pumpers to hold current state permits. Verify credentials and complete the required inspection or certificate-of-completion process before covering or placing a system in service.

Official sources

SepticScope summarizes public-agency information for planning purposes. The permitting agency's current instructions control if they differ from this guide.