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Panhandle Health District

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Septic System Resources

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📍 Service Area

Northern Idaho - 5 Counties

  • Benewah County Seal Benewah County - Pop. ~9,000 (Rural, Coeur d'Alene Reservation) • GIS Map →
  • Bonner County Seal Bonner County - Pop. ~47,000 (Sandpoint, Priest Lake) • GIS Map →
  • Boundary County Seal Boundary County - Pop. ~12,000 (Canadian border, Bonners Ferry) • GIS Map →
  • Kootenai County Seal Kootenai County - Pop. ~172,000 (Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls) • GIS Map →
  • Shoshone County Seal Shoshone County - Pop. ~13,000 (Silver Valley mining region) • GIS Map →

Total Population: ~253,000

📋 Quick Facts

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  • Collection Date: November 4, 2025
  • Document Count: 7 PDFs (11 MB)
  • Most Recent Updates: May-June 2025
  • Source: Panhandle Health District

🌟 What Makes This District Unique

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Real Estate Focus

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The Mortgage Survey Application is unique to this collection - specifically designed for property transfers and real estate transactions. Includes both septic system and water source inspection options with lab testing requirements.

Most Current Forms

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All application forms dated May-June 2025, making this the most current set of forms from any Idaho health district in our collection.

Comprehensive Homeowner Education

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The 9-page Care and Maintenance guide is one of the most detailed homeowner resources, covering system operation, failure prevention, and maintenance schedules.

📁 Available Documents

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All documents open in a new tab. Click any PDF below to view the original document.

Applications

Septic Application
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Mortgage Survey Application
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Licensing

Installer/Service Provider Application
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Licensed Installer List
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Guidance

Application Guidelines
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Education

Care & Maintenance Guide
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Administrative

FY23 Environmental Health Fees
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🎯 Usage Scenarios

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For Homeowners

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  • Pre-purchase: Use mortgage survey application for property evaluation
  • Maintenance: Follow care and maintenance guide
  • Repairs: Review application requirements and fee schedule

For Installers

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  • Licensing: Complete installer application with bond requirements
  • Renewal: Review requirements every 3 years
  • Service Provider: Pursue certification for extended treatment systems

For Real Estate Professionals

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  • Property Transfers: Mortgage survey application and process
  • Disclosure: Fee schedule for inspection costs
  • Buyer Education: Care and maintenance guide

For Engineers

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  • Project Planning: Application requirements and guidelines
  • Fee Estimates: FY23 fee schedule
  • Installer Coordination: Current licensed installer list

🗺️ Geographic Context

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The Panhandle Health District serves Northern Idaho's most scenic region:

  • Mountain and lake communities (Priest Lake, Coeur d'Alene)
  • Mix of resort/tourism and rural residential
  • Seasonal population variations (vacation properties)
  • Limited municipal sewer availability outside Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls
  • High reliance on individual septic systems

📞 Contact Information

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Panhandle Health District

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Collection archived November 4, 2025. Always verify current requirements with the health district.