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Rural land work in Greene County, Missouri
Who to call before clearing, digging, septic, wells, and building in Greene County. Official links, last checked Oct 26, 2026.
General information from official sites, not legal advice. Rules change, so call the office before you start.
County offices
Septic permits
Greene County's Environmental Division covers onsite wastewater (417-868-4147). The permit is issued through Building Regulations (Historic Courthouse, Room 305; 417-868-4015). The county requires a soil evaluation by a qualified soil scientist, and installers must be certified by both Greene County and Missouri DHSS.
Source: Greene County Environmental · last checked Oct 26, 2026
State links for Missouri
- Wells: Missouri DNR well and pump contractor permits
Paid well and pump work in Missouri must be done by a DNR-permitted contractor. (checked Oct 26, 2026) - Before you dig: call 811 (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- USDA Web Soil Survey
A free early read on your soil. Not a perc test.
Usual order of work
- Clear the land
- Excavate & driveway
- Power to the land
- Septic
- Water well
- Water lines & hookups
- Pond
- Pole barn
- Storm shelter
Example pros serving this county
Stillwater Pond Co. EXAMPLE Ponds