Onsite Wastewater Systems Practice Exam Questions and
Answers 2023 Rated A+
Who has a septic tank system?
All buildings in NC with plumbing must be connected to some type of approved
wastewater disposal system.
If a building with plumbing facilities is not on a city sewer system, then in most cases it
has a ____________ to dispose of wastewater.
septic tank system
Who regulates onsite wastewater systems?
Onsite wastewater section (OSWW), Division of Environmental Health (DEH),
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Authority is delegated to local __________________ to issue septic permits, regulate
installations, and enforce NC laws and rules.
health department
Local health department staff are trained and authorized by the ______ and _______
Section.
DEH and OSWW
A permit is needed before any ______ is installed or repaired.
septic system
An Environmental Health Specialist must visit the site to evaluate ________ and
________________ before a permit can be issued.
soil and site conditions
An EHS must also approve the installation before it is put into use and before the
electrical supply is _____________ connected to the building.
permanently
New System Permits
improvement or authorization to construct permits; all regulations apply
Repair Permits
Best professional judgement may be used by the EHS
Existing Service Permit
Reuse of an existing system; e.g. new mobile home moved onto site
Operations Permit
After final inspection of the installation by the EHS
Typical Permitting Procedure in NC:
-Apply to Environmental Health Section of the _________________.
-_________________ by an ESH.
-Issuance or denial of _______ permit.
-Issuance of Authorization to ________ Permit. (including specifications for the
system)>
-Installation of the system by a __________________.
-Final ______________ by ESH.
-Issuance of the __________________ permit. (conditions may apply).
-county health department
-soil and site evaluation
Answers 2023 Rated A+
Who has a septic tank system?
All buildings in NC with plumbing must be connected to some type of approved
wastewater disposal system.
If a building with plumbing facilities is not on a city sewer system, then in most cases it
has a ____________ to dispose of wastewater.
septic tank system
Who regulates onsite wastewater systems?
Onsite wastewater section (OSWW), Division of Environmental Health (DEH),
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
Authority is delegated to local __________________ to issue septic permits, regulate
installations, and enforce NC laws and rules.
health department
Local health department staff are trained and authorized by the ______ and _______
Section.
DEH and OSWW
A permit is needed before any ______ is installed or repaired.
septic system
An Environmental Health Specialist must visit the site to evaluate ________ and
________________ before a permit can be issued.
soil and site conditions
An EHS must also approve the installation before it is put into use and before the
electrical supply is _____________ connected to the building.
permanently
New System Permits
improvement or authorization to construct permits; all regulations apply
Repair Permits
Best professional judgement may be used by the EHS
Existing Service Permit
Reuse of an existing system; e.g. new mobile home moved onto site
Operations Permit
After final inspection of the installation by the EHS
Typical Permitting Procedure in NC:
-Apply to Environmental Health Section of the _________________.
-_________________ by an ESH.
-Issuance or denial of _______ permit.
-Issuance of Authorization to ________ Permit. (including specifications for the
system)>
-Installation of the system by a __________________.
-Final ______________ by ESH.
-Issuance of the __________________ permit. (conditions may apply).
-county health department
-soil and site evaluation
