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Rural land work in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Who to call before clearing, digging, septic, wells, and building in Centre 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 in the Centre Region
For Centre Region municipalities, on-lot septic permits are handled by the Centre Region Code Agency (2643 Gateway Dr, State College; 814-231-3056). Outside the Centre Region, ask your township for its Sewage Enforcement Officer.
Source: Centre Region COG: on-lot permits · last checked Oct 26, 2026
County government
Centre County's official site, including its municipal directory, which lists each municipality's contacts.
Source: Centre County, PA · last checked Oct 26, 2026
State links for Pennsylvania
- Septic: who is my Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO)?
Pennsylvania on-lot septic permits come from the local agency's SEO, set by your municipality. Start with your township or borough office. (checked Oct 26, 2026) - PA DEP: Sewage Enforcement Officers (active SEOs by county) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Wells: Penn State Extension on well construction
Pennsylvania has no statewide construction standards for private wells, so ask your township and county whether local rules apply. (checked Oct 26, 2026) - PA DCNR: licensed water well drillers (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Contractor check: PA Home Improvement Contractor search (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Before you dig: Pennsylvania One 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
Ridgeback Dirt Works EXAMPLE Excavation & driveways