Environmental Health is the aspect of public health that addresses the interaction between human health and the environment. Our health is affected by the quality of air, land, food and water resources. Maintaining and improving public health by managing those environmental factors that affect health is the goal of this department.

Lake County Courthouse
106 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860

Phone 406-883-7236
FAX 406-883-7205

E-mail envhealth@lakemt.gov

• 2012 Proposed Amended Regulations – DISCUSSION COPY
• Wastewater Treatment System Regulations.
• Montana Dept of Environmental Quality - Circular DEQ4
• Administrative Rules of Montana 17.36.901 - Minimum State Standards
• 4’ of Natural Soil Separation
• Setback from 25% Slope
• Drip Irrigation Systems
• Setback from Floodplain
• Replacement within Floodplain
• Separation Distance – Effluent and Water Lines
• Separation Distance – Sealed Component to Property Lines/Foundation

• General Requirements - Summary of Wastewater Regulations
• Wastewater System Maintenance Tips
• Filter Alert
• List of Lake County Licensed Installers

• Wastewater Treatment System Permit Application
• Use Permit / Change of Use Application
• Septic Search - Diagrams of Existing Systems
• Variance Request Application