🗺️ I Know My County
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Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Section titled “Quick Start Guide”Find What You Need in 3 Steps
Section titled “Find What You Need in 3 Steps”This knowledgebase contains septic system regulations, applications, and resources from all 7 Idaho health districts covering all 44 counties. Here's how to find what you need quickly.
Step 1: Choose Your Starting Point
Section titled “Step 1: Choose Your Starting Point”👤 I Know My Role
Start here if you're a homeowner, installer, engineer, etc.
Find resources organized by what you do.
📋 I Know What I Need
Start here if you need a specific form or topic
Find resources organized by subject (applications, training, etc.).
🔍 I'll Just Search
Press Ctrl+K to search everything
Search across all documents, districts, and topics.
Try searching: "installer application", "separation distances", "homeowner guide"
Step 2: Navigate to Your District
Section titled “Step 2: Navigate to Your District”Find Your Health District
Section titled “Find Your Health District”Idaho has 7 health districts serving 44 counties:
Panhandle (5 counties)
Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone
North Central (5 counties)
Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce
Southwest (6 counties)
Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington
Central - CDH (4 counties)
Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley
South Central (8 counties)
Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls
Southeastern (8 counties)
Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Butte, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power
Eastern Idaho (8 counties)
Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton
Step 3: Access the Documents
Section titled “Step 3: Access the Documents”Each district page provides:
- 📋 Document Overview - What's available in this collection
- 🔗 Direct Links - Access PDFs, searchable text, and READMEs
- 💡 Usage Scenarios - How to use resources for your specific needs
- 📞 Contact Info - Health district phone numbers and websites
Document Access Options
Section titled “Document Access Options”View PDFs
Original fillable forms and documents
Click "Browse All PDFs" on any district page
Search Text
Plain text versions for keyword searching
Click "Searchable Text" on any district page
Read Details
Complete documentation and guidance
Click "Detailed README" on any district page
Common Tasks - Quick Links
Section titled “Common Tasks - Quick Links”I need to...
Section titled “I need to...”Apply for a septic permit
- Find your county on the district map
- Click to view your district's resources
- Look for "Applications & Permits"
- Download the appropriate application form
Get installer certification
- Go to Installer Resources
- Find training materials and applications
- Review bond requirements
- Take online exam through Idaho DEQ
Best Training: North Central District (98-page basic, 63-page complex)
Evaluate property before purchase
- Check Real Estate Resources
- Download "Before You Buy to Build" (South Central)
- Get speculative site evaluation form (all districts)
- Review mortgage survey application (Panhandle - unique)
Find separation distance requirements
- Go to Separation Distances
- Download reference tables from your district
- Best quick reference: Eastern Idaho (Sept 2025)
Learn about alternative systems
- Visit Alternative Systems
- Review DEQ Technical Guidance Manual
- Check gravelless systems guidance (South Central - May 2025)
Maintain my existing system
- Download Homeowner Guides
- Read EPA Homeowner's Guide
- Review district-specific maintenance guides
- Follow pumping schedules
What's in This Collection?
Section titled “What's in This Collection?”Coverage
Section titled “Coverage”- 7 Health Districts - All Idaho health districts
- 44 Counties - Complete statewide coverage
- 105+ Documents - Applications, training, guidance, references
- ~150 MB - PDFs with fillable forms
- 100% Extracted - Searchable plain text
- 85 Diagrams - High-res technical images (North Central)
Document Types
Section titled “Document Types”- ✅ Permit applications (new, repair, expansion)
- ✅ Installer/pumper licensing
- ✅ Training manuals (basic & complex)
- ✅ Fee schedules
- ✅ Homeowner guides
- ✅ Technical standards
- ✅ Separation distance tables
- ✅ Approved materials lists
- ✅ Subdivision requirements
- ✅ Alternative system guidance
Collection Date
Section titled “Collection Date”November 3-4, 2025 - All documents collected within 2 days for consistency
Most Recent Updates:
- October 2025: Eastern Idaho homeowner guide
- September 2025: Eastern Idaho materials/distances
- May 2025: South Central rule changes
Tips for Success
Section titled “Tips for Success”🎯 Pro Tips
Section titled “🎯 Pro Tips”- Use Ctrl+K - Fast search across everything
- Check revision dates - Forms show when they were last updated
- Bookmark your district - Save your district page for quick access
- Download early - Get forms before you need them
- Read READMEs - Comprehensive info in each collection's README
- Verify current - Always check with health district for latest requirements
📱 Mobile Access
Section titled “📱 Mobile Access”This site works great on mobile devices:
- Swipeable sidebar navigation
- Responsive design
- Touch-friendly controls
- Zoom-enabled diagrams
🌐 Language
Section titled “🌐 Language”Currently available in:
- English (complete)
- Español (in development)
Switch language in the top-right corner.
Need Help?
Section titled “Need Help?”Search Not Working?
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Can't Find Your County?
Use the interactive map - click on your county's location in Idaho.
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Forms Out of Date?
This is an archive from November 2025. Always verify current forms with your health district.
Contact info is on each district page.
Need Spanish Resources?
Spanish translations are in development. For now, contact your health district directly for language assistance.
Data Quality
Section titled “Data Quality”Collection Metadata
Section titled “Collection Metadata”- Method: MCPlaywright (web scraping) + PyMuPDF (text extraction)
- Success Rate: 100% - zero extraction errors
- Quality: All documents successfully extracted
- Verification: Manual review of all collections
What's NOT Included
Section titled “What's NOT Included”- ❌ Real-time updates (snapshot in time)
- ❌ Online application portals (use district websites)
- ❌ Current installer/pumper lists (verify with districts)
- ❌ Live fee schedules (fees may have changed)
Always verify current requirements, fees, and forms with your health district before submitting applications.
Quick Reference Card
Section titled “Quick Reference Card”Essential Links
Section titled “Essential Links”- 🗺️ District Map - Find your county
- 👤 Role-Based Browse - Find by who you are
- 📋 Topic-Based Browse - Find by what you need
- 🔍 Search - Press Ctrl+K
- 📰 Latest Updates - News and announcements
Most Requested Resources
Section titled “Most Requested Resources”- Permit Applications - All districts
- Installer Training - North Central (98+63 pages)
- DEQ Technical Manual - North Central (350 pages)
- Homeowner Guides - All districts
- Separation Distances - Eastern Idaho (Sept 2025)
- Grant Funding - Southeastern (RCAC info)
Contact Health Districts
Section titled “Contact Health Districts”Each district page has current contact information and office locations.
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