Do You need a State Permit?

The Agency of Natural Resources' Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has regulatory responsibility for a number of programs and oversee their associated permits. The majority of environmental permits are issued by the DEC.

The Regional Offices of the DEC Wastewater Division issue a variety of permits including Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Permits: Buildings and structures that require wastewater and water supply systems to be usefully occupied may require a Wastewater and Potable Water Supply Permit. This includes single family residences and public buildings such as: apartments (1 or more), duplexes, second dwelling on a lot (including a guest house for a single family residence), repair shops, churches, schools, day cares, stores, offices, lodging, food service, beauty parlors, municipal buildings, health care. This also applies to construction of, or modification to, or changes in use that affect the water or sewer systems.