Sewage/Septic Disposal Systems (ISDS)
The Southern Nevada Health District is informing you of a proposed update to the existing SNHD Regulations Governing individual sewage disposal systems and liquid waste management. The regulations have not been updated since their development in 2009, and our goal is to simplify and clarify the existing language, as well as make a number of needed changes. A copy of the draft regulations, a summary of major changes and the current regulations are below.
The Health District is interested in your feedback regarding the proposed changes and has posted a survey where you can provide input on how these revisions may impact your business. The survey closes on April 11, 2025. A public workshop to discuss the proposed changes will be held on April 1, from 10–11a.m., in the Red Rock conference room at the Main Public Health Center, 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107. The Business Impact Survey results will be presented to the Board of Health on May 22, 2025.
The Southern Nevada Health District has not created a program in response to the passing of AB220 on June 6, 2023. It is our understanding that in the future we may be provided with funds to run a sewer conversion program. At this time, we have not been awarded any funds to assist residents. Please visit SNWA’s Septic to Sewer Conversion Program website for options
The Southern Nevada Health District’s Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) or septic system program:
- permits, inspects and regulates all residential septic systems (or ISDS).
- permits commercial holding tanks and smaller commercial ISDS in Clark County in accordance with the latest Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP).
- provides technical assistance and guidance in designing septic systems.
- maintains the records for existing septic systems in Clark County.
You can locate a copy of your septic system information using our public records request process or searching through the available database below:
The Health District’s Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) or septic system program provides the following services:
- New Septic System Design Review – Residential and Commercial
- Tenant Improvement (TI) Review
- Tenant Improvement process is a building permit sign-off for pools/remodels, with or without plumbing on properties that have a septic system.
- Parcel Map Review
- Septic / Well Certification for Real Estate Transactions
General information can be obtained from the links above, the Forms & Regulations page, or can be requested by email (septics@snhd.org) or phone (702-759-0660). Emails and voicemails will receive a response within one working day.
For a new ISDS permit or ISDS Tenant Improvement, all plan submittals must be in electronic format or appointments can be made for plan drop off / submittal. You can email your submittal request and appropriate plans to septics@snhd.org for review or call 702-759-0660 to schedule a time to drop off plans. Please allow one working day for staff to process and respond to requests. Plans are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis. You can find a copy of our most current permit fees at: www.snhd.info/ehfees.
Appointments are available and are subject to staff availability:
ISDS Counter Location:
Southern Nevada Health District Main Facility
280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Contact Information
Updated on: March 6, 2025