Colorado Sewer Regulations, Resources & FAQs

Costilla Sewer Regulations

  • Once you are ready to build or do Long Term RV camping, you must have and be hooked to an approved On-Site Wastewater Treatment System

  • Plumbing System installation must be completed along with a CO State Plumbing Permit # and final inspection certificate. Call 303-869-3469 to obtain plumbing permits and schedule inspections

  • A septic tank that is at least 1,250 gallons (and a leach field system) is required for your cabin or home - also must be assessed by the county. For flows that equal or exceed this amount, you should follow the design review facility approval process. For a standard septic tank, the amount you need is based on your number of bedrooms. This link will provide information on Colorado’s Waste Water Treatment Systems.

  • Composting or incinerating toilets are not allowed where the property can accommodate a conforming On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS)

  • Please see the list of systems contractors below to contact about soil evaluation, system design, and system installation


Sewer Resources

Soil Evaluation: Coleen Romero 719-588-2636

Brandt’s Septic: (719) 480-5301

18466 County Rd R, Manassa, CO 81141

https://brandtsseptic.com/

Rocky Mountain Septic: (719) 589-4263

6349 County Rd 106.65, South Alamosa, CO 81101

http://www.rmsutilities.com/

Mountain Engineering and Testing: (719) 628-2069

2035 ½ Grande Ave, Monte Vista, CO 81144

https://www.metsalida.com/