Environmental Health
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
227 Cedar Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865.429.1766 Fax: 865.429.1965
envirhealth@seviercountytn.gov
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
227 Cedar Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Phone: 865.429.1766 Fax: 865.429.1965
envirhealth@seviercountytn.gov
The Environmental Health office will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. starting Wednesday, October 21 through Friday, October 30.
Due to ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we are encouraging citizens to avoid coming inside the Public Works Building. In order to safely accommodate our citizens, we are now offering applications for all of our services on this website.
Instructions:
• In order to ensure you apply for the correct service, we suggest calling the office prior to filling out an application.
• Select the appropriate application from the list below.
• Please fill out all fields completely, then print and sign the finished application.
• Make checks payable to: “Sevier County Health Department”
• Applications will need to be submitted via U.S. Mail or left in the drop-box at the rear of our building.
Fees:
Septic Permit - $200
Repair Permit - $75
Inspection Letter - $100
Water Sample - $75
Subdivision Evaluation - $50 per lot + $50 per existing home
• In order to ensure you apply for the correct service, we suggest calling the office prior to filling out an application.
• Select the appropriate application from the list below.
• Please fill out all fields completely, then print and sign the finished application.
• Make checks payable to: “Sevier County Health Department”
• Applications will need to be submitted via U.S. Mail or left in the drop-box at the rear of our building.
Fees:
Septic Permit - $200
Repair Permit - $75
Inspection Letter - $100
Water Sample - $75
Subdivision Evaluation - $50 per lot + $50 per existing home
Services Provided:
Any person who proposes to land dispose of domestic septage from septic tanks or other sewage treatment or disposal facilities must obtain a domestic septage disposal site permit.
What Information Must I Provide?
Applicants must submit the following information:
Division of Environmental Health Application Domestic Septage Disposal Site Permit Form.
The application includes the following information: The owner of the property, address and telephone number, applicant’s name, address of property, number of bedrooms, square feet of home, and water supply.
A high intensity soil map of the proposed disposal area prepared in accordance with Department Rules
A plat with seal and signature of a registered surveyor. If not on file in office
How Will My Application Be Processed?
Completed application forms and application fee should be sent to the Sevier County Environmental Health Dept office. A detailed review of the application is then conducted.
A permit is granted or denied within 7-10 working days of the date of application. Permits expire 3 years from the issue date. Permits are not renewable and the application process must be restarted. Permits are transferable.
What Are My Rights and Responsibilities After the Permit is Approved?
The applicant has the right to proceed with activities outlined in the approved permit. They must notify the Department of any changes to application information. The applicant is responsible for following all applicable state/county statutes and regulations.. Applicants have the right to appeal a permit that has been denied, suspended or revoked.
What Are the Division’s Rights and Responsibilities After the Permit is Approved?
The Division has the right to inspect proposed sites prior to permitting as well as after a permit has been granted. The Division has the right to revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance of a permit to any applicant who violates the state/county statutes or departmental regulations. Any person who violates or fails to comply with the state/county statutes, rules, or regulations may be subject to civil penalties.
Services Provided:
- Click here for the Septic Permit Application
- Click here for the Inspection Letter Application (existing homes with septic systems)
- Click here for the Water Test Application
- Click here for the Septic System Repair Application
- Subdivision Evaluations (new developments or making changes to existing developments)
- Click here for the Fee Schedule
- Click here for a list of Installers in Sevier County
- Click here for a list of Pumpers in Sevier County
- Click here for a list of Soil Scientists in Sevier County
- Payment is accepted in the form of cash or check only.
- Click here for the Information Request Form
Any person who proposes to land dispose of domestic septage from septic tanks or other sewage treatment or disposal facilities must obtain a domestic septage disposal site permit.
What Information Must I Provide?
Applicants must submit the following information:
Division of Environmental Health Application Domestic Septage Disposal Site Permit Form.
The application includes the following information: The owner of the property, address and telephone number, applicant’s name, address of property, number of bedrooms, square feet of home, and water supply.
A high intensity soil map of the proposed disposal area prepared in accordance with Department Rules
A plat with seal and signature of a registered surveyor. If not on file in office
How Will My Application Be Processed?
Completed application forms and application fee should be sent to the Sevier County Environmental Health Dept office. A detailed review of the application is then conducted.
A permit is granted or denied within 7-10 working days of the date of application. Permits expire 3 years from the issue date. Permits are not renewable and the application process must be restarted. Permits are transferable.
What Are My Rights and Responsibilities After the Permit is Approved?
The applicant has the right to proceed with activities outlined in the approved permit. They must notify the Department of any changes to application information. The applicant is responsible for following all applicable state/county statutes and regulations.. Applicants have the right to appeal a permit that has been denied, suspended or revoked.
What Are the Division’s Rights and Responsibilities After the Permit is Approved?
The Division has the right to inspect proposed sites prior to permitting as well as after a permit has been granted. The Division has the right to revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance of a permit to any applicant who violates the state/county statutes or departmental regulations. Any person who violates or fails to comply with the state/county statutes, rules, or regulations may be subject to civil penalties.
Staff:
Gary Loveday: Director of Environmental Health
Brenda Rhea: Administrative Assistant / Environmental Technician
Christy Denney: Office
Daniel Ferguson: Environmental Specialist
Trenton Cumby: Environmental Specialist
Gary Loveday: Director of Environmental Health
Brenda Rhea: Administrative Assistant / Environmental Technician
Christy Denney: Office
Daniel Ferguson: Environmental Specialist
Trenton Cumby: Environmental Specialist
