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Septic service in New Jersey

SepticTank.com covers 294 cities and towns in New Jersey, home to about 4,403,986 people. The largest are Newark, Jersey City and Paterson.

Soil and climate differ across New Jersey. In the 294 cities with local data so far, a median of 95% of nearby mapped soils are rated very limited for septic absorption fields, and yearly precipitation ranges from about 46 to 52 inches. Each city page shows the figures for that area.

Septic permits in New Jersey are handled by state and county health or environmental agencies. Check with your county before installing, replacing or making major repairs to a system, and ask your septic company which rules apply to your property.

Choose your city or town to reach a septic company that serves it.

Largest cities: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth, Trenton, Clifton