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California Septic Tank Locator

Find your septic tank and septic records by address in California. Current California coverage is focused on Sonoma County, with detailed onsite wastewater (OWTS) location records.

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14,000+

mapped septic locations in California

Coverage includes:

  • Sonoma County

How to find your septic tank in California

  1. Search your property address with TankFindr to check California government records instantly.
  2. Review the septic-vs-sewer status, GPS location, and any permit details on file.
  3. For official copies, request records from the agency listed under Records & Regulations below.
  4. Confirm the exact lid location on-site with a probe before digging — and always call 811 first.

Septic records & regulations in California

Who regulates & keeps records

California sets statewide OWTS policy through the State Water Board and delegates permitting to local agencies. In Sonoma County, Permit Sonoma’s Well & Septic Division holds permit files — request records via their Well & Septic service form or (707) 565-2849.

Inspection at sale

No single statewide mandate. Sonoma County uses a "Findings Report" for real-estate transactions, and properties within 600 ft of the Russian River (or many tributaries) must have an OWTS inspection every 5 years. Confirm exact requirements with Permit Sonoma before relying on this.

Key requirements

  • A Permit Sonoma construction permit is required before installing, replacing, or significantly repairing a system.
  • Sonoma uses a risk-based tier system; advanced systems need an Operational Permit with twice-yearly monitoring.
  • Sonoma’s soils are often poor for septic, so non-standard/advanced systems are common.

Typical septic costs in California

Pumping

$340-$400

CA market estimate

Inspection

$400-$800

CA estimate; real-estate inspections higher

New/replacement

$9,000-$10,900

CA conventional est.; advanced $10k-20k+

Ranges are typical estimates and vary by property, system, and contractor.

California septic FAQ

How do I find my septic tank in California?

Enter your California property address into TankFindr. We search 14,000+ mapped septic locations from government records and return the GPS location, septic-vs-sewer status, and any permit details on file for the property.

Does TankFindr cover my county in California?

Current California coverage is focused on Sonoma County, with detailed onsite wastewater (OWTS) location records. You can run a free address check to see exactly what we have for a specific property before purchasing a report.

Who keeps septic records in California?

California sets statewide OWTS policy through the State Water Board and delegates permitting to local agencies. In Sonoma County, Permit Sonoma’s Well & Septic Division holds permit files — request records via their Well & Septic service form or (707) 565-2849.

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