Complete the corresponding permit application and submit it with the appropriate fee (see Environmental Fee Schedule) to the address on the application.

Three (3) sets of septic plans must be submitted with the application and fee in order to conduct a review of plans.

Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, and Peapack & Gladstone Boroughs

• Septic System Permit Application
• Soil Characteristic Test
• Well Permit Application

To obtain a permit to build or alter a septic system, drill a well, or conduct a soil perc test within Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, and Mendham Borough see below links or contact your local Board of Health to obtain a permit application and fee chart for the corresponding town.

• Chester Borough -
  • Septic Application/Septic Alteration
  • Septic Abandonment Application
  • Application for Sewer Service
  • Soil Characteristic Test
  • Well Abandonment Permit
  • Water Supply System Requirements
• Long Hill Township -
  • Septic Application
  • Soil Log Forms
  • Well Permit Application
• Mendham Borough -
  • Septic Repair Application
  • Septic Alteration/New Construction
  • Septic Abandonment Application
  • Soil Characteristics Application
  • New Well Water Application

For inspections of all new or altered septic systems or wells in ALL six contractual municipalities, including Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, and Peapack and Gladstone Borough:

• Schedule field inspections by phoning: 908-204-3071.
• All inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Fees must be paid prior to any inspection.

Learn about Drinking Water Facts & Private Wells Here