Septic Repair · Between, GA
Septic repair in Between, Georgia, planned around Walton County's lot-size ordinance.
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How does septic repair work in Between, GA?
Between has county water but no sewer, and none is planned. Repairs run through Walton County Environmental Health: a $200 residential repair permit, then a Specialist's inspection. The lot-size ordinance matters when a field must move, since usable soil near creeks does not count toward the area.↗↗↗
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Local facts
The numbers that decide a Between repair
Each row links to the agency, code or publisher it comes from. Tap a source to check it yourself.
| Topic | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum usable soil, on county water | 25,500 sq ft | Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance |
| Daily flow cap on public water | 1,200 gallons per acre | Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance |
| Minimum lot width | 100 or 150 feet, depending on the lot | Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance |
| Excluded from usable area | Land within 50 ft of lakes, streams, wetlands | Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance |
| Larger lot needed if | Slope over 5% or perc slower than 45 min/inch | Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance |
| Median home built | 1998 | Census Reporter API - Between, GA (ACS 2024 5-year) |
The Between story
A highway town where growth still runs on septic
US-78 pushes more than 20,000 cars a day through Between, and houses along it are young by Walton standards: the median dates to 1998. Systems from that era usually have plastic tees and a gravel or chamber field, so a failure here is more often a crushed line, a heaved distribution box, or a field overloaded by a bigger household than the original permit assumed.↗↗
Corridor growth also means tighter parcels than the farms around town. When a repair has to relocate trench, the ordinance math decides whether it fits: the replacement area has to come from usable soil, and anything within 50 feet of Bay Creek, Beaverdam Creek or another stream is off the table.↗↗
Central Between maps as Cecil coarse sandy loam on 2 to 6 percent slopes. That is gentler ground than much of the county, but water still moves slowly through it, and a lot tipping past 5 percent pulls the bigger-lot clause into play.↗
US-78 pushes more than 20,000 cars a day through Between, and houses along it are young by Walton standards: the median dates to 1998.
What it costs
Published repair ranges to budget against
Average septic tank repair
$600–$3,000
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Tank System Repair Cost? (2026), 2026
Distribution box replacement
$600–$2,000
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Distribution Box Replacement Cost? (2026), 2026
Septic line repair or replacement
$1,000–$5,000
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Tank System Repair Cost? (2026), 2026
Septic pump replacement
$500–$1,300
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Tank System Repair Cost? (2026), 2026
Riser installation
$200–$400
Typical market range — HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Tank System Repair Cost? (2026), 2026
What moves the price
These are third-party typical market ranges, not our prices. Every job is quoted after we see it — estimates are free.
Free estimate: (678) 863-5620- 01Whether the fix stays in the existing footprint or has to find new usable soil
- 02Driveways and patios added since 1998 sitting over the line
- 03Creek setbacks shrinking the space left for relocated trench
- 04A bedroom added later, which brings soil-report and inspection costs
Permits · Walton County Environmental Health (Northeast Health District)
From permit to cover-up, the Walton sequence
- 01
A repair permit comes first; an Environmental Health Specialist inspects before backfill.↗
- 02
Georgia limits construction permits to 12 months from issue.↗
- 03
Expanding the system for an addition requires a Level III soil report and carries a $200 final inspection.↗
- 04
For a pool, refinance or sale, the county evaluates the existing system and wants proof of a pump-out within five years.↗
Warning signs
When to call about a Between system
Seeing two or more of these? Call before it gets worse.
- 1. Soggy ground over the field after a normal week of laundry
- 2. Backups that started after the household grew
- 3. Tire ruts or a new slab crossing the tank-to-field line
- 4. Effluent odor near the distribution box
- 5. Grass over the trenches greener than the rest of the lawn in August
More about Between
Commercial lots on Heritage Parkway
The town is steering commercial and light manufacturing toward Heritage Parkway, and its plan requires any new business to be septic-compatible with low water demand. For an existing building there, repair falls under the $365 commercial permit. Before a new occupant moves in, we compare expected daily gallons with what the lot area supports under the 1,200 gallons-per-acre cap.↗↗↗
FAQ
Between septic repair FAQ
Straight answers, with the rule or record behind them. Still unsure? Call and ask the crew that digs.
(678) 863-5620Will Between hook up to Monroe or Loganville sewer?
Its 2022-2026 plan says no sewer is available or planned in town limits, so a repair is the route rather than a tie-in.
I'm on county water. Which lot-size figure applies?
The 25,500 square foot usable-soil minimum for lots served by public water. A private well doubles that to 51,000.
Source: Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance
Can my drain field move to the back of the lot?
Sometimes. The new area must be usable soil, outside the 50-foot buffer from any creek or wetland, and the county Specialist has to approve it.
Source: Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance
How much is the county repair permit?
$200 for a residence and $365 for a commercial property, per the August 2024 fee schedule.
Is a 1998 system too new to fail?
No. Around 25 years in, we find crushed lines under later driveways and boxes that shifted in clay, both repairable.
Does the granite outcrop in town affect septic work?
The plan flags a large granite outcrop inside town limits as a sensitive landscape. Shallow rock anywhere on a lot reduces usable soil, so we probe before promising a new trench location.
Who supplies water and who handles septic in Between?
The Walton County Water Department maintains the town's water infrastructure. Septic permits come from county Environmental Health instead.
Listed with the state
Georgia DPH's 9/18/2026 lists of certified septic tank installers and approved septic tank pumpers both include Atlanta Water & Sewage Solutions under Walton County.
Nearby areas
Nearby septic repair pages
- Monroe septic & sewerEast on US-78; the county seat still has septic homes beyond its sewer lines.
- Loganville septic & sewerWest on US-78, where sewer and septic sit side by side.
- Walnut Grove septic & sewerSouthwest, on the far side of the Alcovy River.
- Jersey septic & sewerFarther south, a smaller town with much older systems.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Rules, costs and local facts on this page link to the agency, code or publisher that states them. Cost figures are third-party market ranges, not our prices — estimates are free.
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- 1Between Comprehensive Plan 2022-2026 (Georgia DCA)
- 2Walton County EH Fees (effective August 1, 2024)
- 3Walton County Board of Health — Minimum Lot Size Ordinance
- 4Census Reporter API - Between, GA (ACS 2024 5-year)
- 5USGS National Hydrography Dataset — named flowlines near Between, GA
- 6USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (Walton County survey GA297)
- 7HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Tank System Repair Cost? (2026)
- 8HomeGuide — How Much Does Septic Distribution Box Replacement Cost? (2026)
- 9Northeast Health District — Sewage/Septic Systems
- 10Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-3-1-.03(2)-(3)
- 11Walton County Environmental Health — Service Request Form
- 12Georgia DPH — Certified Septic Tank Installers list (9/18/2026)
- 13Georgia DPH — Approved Septic Tank Pumpers list (9/18/2026)
Ready when you are
Field failing on a US-78 lot? We'll check what the ordinance leaves room for.
Call (678) 863-5620. We diagnose the system, map the usable soil and file the Walton County repair permit for you.
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