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Jefferson County Updated Septic Rules: What Changed on June 15 and What Homeowners Should Know

Jefferson County recently updated its Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations. For most homeowners, the new rules will not trigger immediate excavation or emergency work unless a serious safety issue, system failure, or permit-related requirement is identified during an inspection, evaluation, or permitting process. But if you’re selling a home, repairing a system, replacing components,

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SEPTIC SYSTEM BASICS

SEPTIC SYSTEM BASICS How do I know when my septic tank is full?  It’s one of the most common questions we get from homeowners up here. And the answer surprises most people. Your tank is supposed to be full A healthy septic system runs at a consistent liquid level all the time. As water comes in from

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A South Platte Services residential trash service truck.

South Platte Services Acquires Certain Assets of SSP Waste, Adds Residential Trash Service Across Colorado Foothills

South Platte Services Acquires Certain Assets of SSP Waste, Adds Residential Trash Service Across Colorado Foothills Acquisition strengthens local operations and expands service offerings across Jefferson, Park, and Clear Creek Counties PINE, Colo., April 15, 2026 — South Platte Services, LLC, a locally owned waste and sanitation company serving Colorado’s foothill communities, today announced the

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South Platte Services Launches New Website and Rolls Out Newly Branded Equipment Across Colorado Foothills – Press Release

South Platte Services Launches New Website and Rolls Out Newly Branded Equipment Across Colorado Foothills PINE, Colo., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — South Platte Services, LLC, a locally owned waste and sanitation company based in Pine, Colorado, has launched a new website and begun rolling out newly branded commercial dumpsters, portable restroom units, and service vehicles across Evergreen,

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A Short Term Rental served by septic in Jefferson County, CO.

New Jefferson County Short-Term Rental (STR) Septic Requirements (2026 Update)

New Jefferson County Short-Term Rental (STR) Septic Requirements (2026 Update) March 11, 2026  New Jefferson County Short-Term Rental (STR) Septic Requirements (2026 Update) Annual Septic Inspection & Pumping Now Required for STR Properties Served by Septic Jefferson County has updated its short-term rental (STR) regulations, and properties served by septic systems (Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

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Jefferson County Updated Septic Rules: What Changed on June 15 and What Homeowners Should Know

Jefferson County recently updated its Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) regulations. For most homeowners, the new rules will not trigger immediate excavation or emergency work unless a serious safety issue, system failure, or permit-related requirement is identified during an inspection, evaluation, or permitting process. But if you’re selling a home, repairing a system, replacing components,

Read More »

SEPTIC SYSTEM BASICS

SEPTIC SYSTEM BASICS How do I know when my septic tank is full?  It’s one of the most common questions we get from homeowners up here. And the answer surprises most people. Your tank is supposed to be full A healthy septic system runs at a consistent liquid level all the time. As water comes in from

Read More »
A South Platte Services residential trash service truck.

South Platte Services Acquires Certain Assets of SSP Waste, Adds Residential Trash Service Across Colorado Foothills

South Platte Services Acquires Certain Assets of SSP Waste, Adds Residential Trash Service Across Colorado Foothills Acquisition strengthens local operations and expands service offerings across Jefferson, Park, and Clear Creek Counties PINE, Colo., April 15, 2026 — South Platte Services, LLC, a locally owned waste and sanitation company serving Colorado’s foothill communities, today announced the

Read More »
A screenshot of South Platte Services' new website.

South Platte Services Launches New Website and Rolls Out Newly Branded Equipment Across Colorado Foothills – Press Release

South Platte Services Launches New Website and Rolls Out Newly Branded Equipment Across Colorado Foothills PINE, Colo., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — South Platte Services, LLC, a locally owned waste and sanitation company based in Pine, Colorado, has launched a new website and begun rolling out newly branded commercial dumpsters, portable restroom units, and service vehicles across Evergreen,

Read More »
A Short Term Rental served by septic in Jefferson County, CO.

New Jefferson County Short-Term Rental (STR) Septic Requirements (2026 Update)

New Jefferson County Short-Term Rental (STR) Septic Requirements (2026 Update) March 11, 2026  New Jefferson County Short-Term Rental (STR) Septic Requirements (2026 Update) Annual Septic Inspection & Pumping Now Required for STR Properties Served by Septic Jefferson County has updated its short-term rental (STR) regulations, and properties served by septic systems (Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

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