Septic & Onsite Wastewater (OSSF) Inspection & Permitting Software

Septic and onsite wastewater software for inspections, permitting, system history, and state reporting.

Onsite wastewater and septic programs manage system designs, installations, repairs, replacements, and field inspections across residential and commercial properties. GovOwl provides septic and onsite wastewater inspection software for local government, helping agencies document system details, track permitting, complete field inspections, and maintain clear, organized records for every site.
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At a Glance

  • Septic and onsite inspections – conventional systems, OSSF, and aerobic/ATU
  • Septic permitting – new systems, repairs, replacements, and alterations
  • Contractors and providers – installers, pump trucks, and maintenance providers
  • Texas OSSF workflows – ATU visits, maintenance contracts, and TCEQ reporting
  • Reporting – program, contractor, and state-level reporting

Our Solution

GovOwl brings inspections, system documents, septic permitting, contractor information, and property history into one platform. Inspectors verify components, log readings, take photos, document deficiencies, and generate reports from the field, even without connectivity. Office staff review applications, track system documentation, manage provider registrations, and stay prepared for audits and compliance reviews.
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Why It Matters

Septic and onsite wastewater programs must maintain accurate, defensible records of system types, inspection results, and permitting activity. GovOwl helps agencies standardize inspections, streamline permitting, support regulators, and provide faster answers to residents, installers, and maintenance providers.

Problems This Solves

  • Lost system history – everything linked by property and permit
  • Inconsistent inspections – standardized checklists for all system types
  • Paper-based workflows – inspectors complete work entirely in the field
  • Missing ATU reports – maintenance documents tied to the correct system
  • Overdue maintenance – tracking for required visits and contract periods
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Septic & Onsite Wastewater Inspections

  • System coverage – inspections for conventional septic systems, onsite wastewater systems, OSSF sites, and aerobic/ATU systems
  • Component checks – tanks, pumps, alarms, absorption fields, spray fields, drip systems, and dispersal areas
  • Field measurements – clarity or effluent checks and other readings when required
  • Photos and comments – images and notes stored with the inspection record
  • Violations and corrections – documentation of issues and corrective actions
  • Reinspections – reminders and scheduling for follow-up visits
  • Site history – rinspections, documents, and permits linked to each property
Works as onsite wastewater inspection software for government agencies moving away from spreadsheets or legacy tools.

Septic Permitting & System Records

  • Permit types – new systems, repairs, replacements, and alterations
  • Document uploads – site evaluations, designs, engineering documents, and as-builts
  • Historical records – quick access to prior plans and as-builts during inspections
  • Contractor tracking – installer and maintenance provider registration with renewal reminders
  • Pump trucks and haulers – optional tracking when required by the program
  • Permit history – approvals and linked site activity for each system
This provides septic permitting software functionality for both small and large onsite wastewater programs.

Conventional Septic Programs (Non-ATU States)

Programs that manage only traditional septic systems can use GovOwl to track tanks, absorption fields, leach fields, mound systems, and similar systems without enabling any aerobic or OSSF maintenance features. Staff can issue permits, record replacements, manage pump truck registrations, and complete inspections in one place.

For Texas agencies handling OSSF and ATU requirements, GovOwl includes optional TCEQ-aligned workflows.

Texas OSSF & TCEQ Requirements

  • Maintenance providers – registration and provider status
  • Required visits – logging required ATU maintenance visits
  • Readings – chlorine residual and other required readings
  • Alarms and components – verification of alarms and key ATU components
  • Maintenance reports – uploaded reports tied to the correct system and contract
  • Contracts – start and end dates for ATU maintenance contracts
  • Overdue visits – tracking for missed or overdue maintenance visits
  • TCEQ OARS Reports – data structured to support state-level reporting needs
This section ensures alignment with TCEQ requirements while keeping the rest of the page applicable nationwide.

Reporting & Compliance

  • Program reporting – inspection activity, permit counts, and system details
  • Contractor reporting – installer, provider, and pump truck registration status
  • State reporting – exports to support TCEQ and other regulatory reporting
  • Audit support – clear retrieval of site history for reviews and compliance checks

Mobile Inspection App

  • Offline inspections – complete inspections without a live connection
  • Component-driven forms – checklists aligned with system types and components
  • Photos and measurements – capture images and readings in the field
  • Instant reports – generate inspection reports for owners or records

Who Uses GovOwl for Septic & Onsite Wastewater

  • County onsite wastewater programs – Environmental Health septic/OSSF teams
  • City programs – local health department onsite software
  • Combined health departments – multi-program agencies including septic
  • Texas OSSF programs – departments tracking ATU maintenance and TCEQ reporting
  • Modernizing programs – agencies replacing older environmental septic software

Related Programs

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