Licensed Installers & Pumpers

Find Licensed Professionals in Your Area

Idaho septic system installers and pumpers are licensed at the health district level, not statewide. Each district maintains its own list of approved professionals. This page provides access to all available installer and pumper lists in our collection.

🗺️ Statewide Lists (Idaho DEQ)

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality maintains statewide registries of permitted installers and pumpers across all districts:

Statewide Permitted Installers Complete list of all DEQ-permitted septic installers in Idaho (1.1 MB PDF)

Statewide Permitted Pumpers Complete list of all DEQ-permitted septic pumpers in Idaho (255 KB PDF)

Certified Service Providers Additional certified professionals for specialized services (61 KB PDF)

📍 District-Specific Lists

Panhandle Health District

Counties: Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah

Licensed Septic Installer List (May 23, 2025) Current list of licensed installers in Panhandle Health District (146 KB PDF)

Pumper list: Not published by this district (check statewide DEQ list)

North Central District

Counties: Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce

Sewage Installers List (October 2024) Licensed installers with contact info and certification levels (2.3 MB PDF)

Licensed Septic Pumpers (August 2024) 9 active pumping service permits with business details (331 KB PDF)

Southwest District

Counties: Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Washington

Lists not available in our collection. Contact Southwest District Health directly or use statewide DEQ lists.

District Contact: View Southwest District page

Central District Health (CDH)

Counties: Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley

Lists not published by this district (check statewide DEQ list)

Note: CDH provides installer/pumper applications but does not publish public lists.

Installer Education & Exam Info How to become a licensed installer in CDH

Pumper Application Application to become a licensed pumper in CDH

South Central District

Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls

Lists not available in our collection. Contact South Central District Health directly or use statewide DEQ lists.

District Contact: View South Central District page

Southeastern District

Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power

Approved Septic Installer List (April 8, 2025) Current approved installer list for Southeastern District (PDF)

Pumper list: Not published by this district (check statewide DEQ list)

Eastern Idaho Public Health

Counties: Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton

Lists not available in our collection. Contact Eastern Idaho Public Health directly or use statewide DEQ lists.

District Contact: View Eastern Idaho district page

🔧 Become a Licensed Professional

If you're interested in becoming a licensed septic installer or pumper in Idaho, we have applications and guidance materials:

Installer Applications by District

North Central District Installer Service Provider Registration Application (2025)

Panhandle Health District Installer Service Provider Application (2025)

Southeastern District Septic Installer Application (September 2025)

Eastern Idaho Public Health Septic Installer Application (July 2025)

Pumper Applications by District

Central District Health Pumper Application for Ada, Boise, Elmore, Valley counties

Southeastern District Septic Pumper Application (2025)

Eastern Idaho Public Health Septic Pumper Application (July 2025)

Required Documentation

Most districts require:

Installer Bond Form - Surety bond to guarantee work quality
Proof of Training - Completion of Basic or Complex Installer Training
Exam Results - Passing score on Idaho DEQ installer exam

Installer Bond Form (CDH) Required surety bond for Central District Health

Installer Bond Form (Southeastern) Required surety bond for Southeastern District (2025)

Installer Exam Instructions How to register and take the Idaho DEQ installer exam

Installer Exam FAQ Frequently asked questions about the certification exam

📚 Training Resources

Required training courses for installer certification:

Basic Installer Training

98-page comprehensive manual (13 MB)

Required for basic septic system installation certification.

View Training Manual →

Complex Installer Training

63-page advanced manual (10 MB)

Required for complex/alternative system certification.

View Training Manual →

2025 Installer Course

South Central District current training materials

Most recent certification course content.

View Course Materials →

See also: Complete Training Resources →

📋 DEQ Guidance Memorandums

Important regulatory guidance for installers and pumpers:

Agency Exemption from Installer Registration (2012) - When agencies can install without individual licenses View Memo →
Pumper Permit Verbiage and Renewal (2013) - Requirements for pumper permits View Memo →
Revocation of Installer/Pumper Permits (2014) - Grounds for license revocation View Memo →

🏡 For Homeowners: Hiring Tips

When hiring a licensed installer or pumper:

Verify Current License - Call your health district to confirm active status
Get Multiple Quotes - Contact at least 3 licensed professionals
Check References - Ask for recent customer contacts
Confirm Insurance - Verify liability and workers' compensation coverage
Review Bond Status - Ensure required bonds are current
Get Written Estimates - Detailed scope of work and costs
Understand Warranties - What's covered and for how long

📞 Contact Your Health District

For the most current installer/pumper lists and licensing verification:

Panhandle Health District - (208) 415-5100
North Central District - (208) 799-3100
Southwest District - (208) 455-5300
Central District Health - (208) 327-7499
South Central District - (208) 737-5900
Southeastern District - (208) 233-9080
Eastern Idaho Public Health - (208) 522-0310

Training & Certification Complete installer training materials and exam resources

Permit Applications Find the right permit application for your county

Find Your Health District Identify which district serves your county