Private Wastewater Systems (Septic)

Private wastewater inspections are required for all properties that are sold in the City of De Soto. 


In order to schedule this inspection with us, first you will need to contract with a licensed septic disposal contractor to schedule a time for them to pump your septic tank. After that, fill out the online Resale Inspection Permit Application below and provide the date and time of pumping; we need at least a 48-hour notice to get you on our schedule. If there is a conflict we will contact you to reschedule.

To find a licensed sanitary disposal contractor or licensed private wastewater installer please visit Johnson County Environmental's website.

Online Resale Inspection Permit Application

Procedures & Checklists

  1. Private Sewage Inspection Checklist (PDF)
  2. Private Wastewater System Examples (PDF)
  3. Residential Resale Inspection Procedure (PDF)

Useful Articles

  1. Get to Know Your Septic System (PDF)
  2. Onsite Wastewater Systems Overview
  3. On-Site Wastewater Treatment System Additives (PDF)
  4. Septic Tank Maintenance: A Key to Longer Septic System Life (PDF)
  5. Selecting an On-Site Wastewater Or Septic System (PDF)
  6. Site and Soil Evaluation for On-Site Wastewater Systems (PDF)
  7. Why Do On-Site Wastewater (Septic) Systems Fail (PDF)