Environment Health services offered:
Well Permits:
- Well construction permits are required for all water supply wells installed in Iowa
Private Water Wells:
- Free water tests on new and existing private wells are done by appointment
The County will pay the following for plugging abandoned wells and cisterns:
- Up to $500.00 for wells
- This money is available through the Grants to Counties Program
- Up to $300.00 for cisterns
Onsite Wastewater Systems:
- Any new or existing homes that are not connected to the city sewer system are required to have an onsite wastewater system. Permit to construct, reconstruct, alter or demolish a Private Sewage Disposal System is available in the forms section
- Effective July 1, 2009, Iowa law requires that every home/building served by a septic system have that septic system inspected prior to the sale or deed transfer for the home/building
- Time of Transfer certified inspector list by county is available HERE
Helpful Links
Contact Environment Health Specialist Office
300 7th St.
Sibley, IA 51249
Phone: (712) 461-2419
Staff Contacts:
Michelle Abadie
mabadie@osceolacoia.org