Taney County Septic Tank Pump Out Program

The Taney County Commission, through the Department of Taney County Planning and Zoning, is offering Taney County residents the opportunity to save 100 percent on the cost of having their septic tank pumped of contents.

While everyone has benefited from the improvement in water quality resulting from the construction of public sewer collection systems funded through the County’s Wastewater Capital Improvements Sales Tax, the County Commission realizes not all citizens have received public sewer service. The County Commission is creating this program in an effort to further clean water within Taney County and to also educate Taney County residents about the importance of regular septic tank maintenance which provides for the enhancement and protection of the water resources of Taney County.

Septic tanks are a leading contributor to ground water pollution. Proper and regular system maintenance not only helps protect our ground water, it can also help the homeowner avoid costly repairs to their septic system. It is recommended that homeowners have their septic tank pumped every three to five years, depending on tank size and the number of people in the home.

Program Requirements

1. The program is targeted to single family residential structures. Non-residential uses are excluded from the program.
2. The program will only pay the cost to pump the septic tank of contents. The cost to locate and or remove soil to access the septic tank will be the responsibility of the property owner.
3. The program will not apply to properties that have public or private centralized sewer service available but the property owner has chosen not to connect to the service.
4. This program will not apply to properties in which the septic tank is being pumped as a requirement to connect to a public or private centralized sewer system.
5. This program will not apply to properties in which the septic tank is a component of a public or private centralized sewer system.
6. One pump out may be approved per location every four years contingent upon continued funding for the program.

Application And Approval Process

1. Fill out the information requested on Form A. If you need assistance, please call or email the contact below.
2. Submit the completed application to the Planning and Zoning Department.
3. Planning and Zoning staff will review the application and notify the property owner whether it is approved or denied.
4. If approved, the property owner will receive the contact phone number of the septic hauler selected by the County and can schedule the septic tank pump out.

Contact

Maggie Daniels
Taney County Planning and Zoning
207 David Street / PO Box 383
Forsyth, MO 65653

Phone: Office (417) 546-7225
Fax: (417) 546-6861
Email: Maggie.Daniels@taneycountymo.gov

Taney County Septic Tank Pump Out Program Application

Form A

To be completed by the homeowner. If you need assistance please call Planning and Zoning at (417) 546-7225.

Homeowner Name

_______________________________________

Address

_______________________________________
_______________________________________

Homeowner Phone

_______________________________________

Parcel ID Number (located on tax statement)

_______________________________________

Email Address

_______________________________________

Do you know where your tank is located? Yes ____ No ____

Is the septic tank equipped with a riser to allow easy access to the tank? Yes ____ No ____

If you are unsure what a riser is please call TCES for an explanation.

• System estimated age: __________
• Tank size: _______________
• Number of people in household: _____
• When the tank was last pumped or inspected: ____________________________
• Is the septic system on a regular maintenance schedule? Yes ____ No ____
• How did you learn about this program? ____________________________________

If you are interested in receiving additional information on septic system maintenance please contact Maggie Daniels at (417) 546-7225.

Additional information or concerns about your septic system you would want to share:

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: ________________

Must be owner of record.

Office Use Only

Date application received __________ Date approved _________ Approved by _____ Application number ____

Date denied: __________ Reason denied: __________