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March 3rd, 2008 categories: Garden Valley Buyers, Garden Valley Real Estate, Garden Valley Sellers
Idaho Central District Health Department Appoints New Boise County Representative.
Tyler Fortunati has been appointed the Boise County representative for the Central District Health Department, replacing the recently retired Malcolm McGregor.
Tyler visited Garden Valley Properties offices and gave us some updates.
Fees for CDHD services, including septic permit applications and renewal applications are reviewed by the department annually. This year fees have increased for those services and others. Here is a link to the current fee schedule.
Applications for septic permits, along with associated fees, must be in the CDHD offices before a representative will visit your property. You can find the application forms, along with instructions, at this link. CDHD will take credit cards, as payment. Be aware that the process requires you to dig a test hole to monitor soil type and ground water. The permit fees do not include the cost of excavation. You will be responsible for hiring the excavator and coordinating his visit with the CDHD representative.
Tyler reminded us that some properties require long term monitoring to evaluate drainfield suitability. In these cases, expect to prepare the site for weekly ground water monitoring from February through June.
Tyler said it is very important for the department to have the current name and contact information of property owners. The main reason is to protect property owners. When a septic permit is approved, but the systems is not installed and inspected, the permit expires after one year. The department sends written notification to the property owner to inform them of the expiration date and the renewal process. The fee for renewal is $73.00. Without the correct name and address, the owner may never be notified. Once the permit expires the land owner must pay the initial application fee and start the permit process over again. This oversight will cost the property owner $412.
Tyler is working closely with Boise County to insure that building permits, for new construction and remodels, have CDHD approval. He reminds us that some home additions may require expanded drainfields.
The Central District Health Department offers a wide range of services to the public. I recently benefited from their assistance when considering foreign travel inoculations. They are very helpful. You can even sign up for a customized, electronic, newsletter. Visit their site at www.cdhd.idaho.gov
Tyler, Welcome to Garden Valley. We look froward to working with you.
Malcolm, Congratulations on your retirement and thanks for all your help.
