Carlton County Minnesota Septic Professionals
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If you're searching for a waterfront property in Carlton County, home to stunning lakes like Chub Lake, Hay Lake, and the Kettle River, understanding septic system regulations is crucial. These rules are designed to protect water quality, prevent environmental hazards, and ensure safe, sustainable living on shoreland areas.
Key regulations for waterfront septic systems in Carlton County include:
Permits and Inspections: A permit is required for any installation, replacement, alteration, repair, or extension of a septic system. In shoreland areas, compliance inspections are mandatory at the point of sale or when applying for building permits that add bedrooms or increase water usage. This ensures the system meets current standards before transfer of ownership.
Setback Requirements: Septic systems must be set back at least 50-100 feet from shorelines, depending on soil type and slope, to prevent nutrient runoff into waterways. No systems are allowed in floodplains unless elevated and designed to withstand flooding, as per state floodplain management rules.
System Design and Sizing: For lots created after January 23, 1996, properties must have at least two suitable soil treatment and dispersal areas. Systems in waterfront areas often require advanced treatment like mound systems or pressure distribution to handle high groundwater or poor soils common near lakes.
Shoreland-Specific Rules: Under Minnesota's Shoreland Management Program (MN Rules 6120), septic systems in these zones must minimize phosphorus and nitrogen discharge to avoid algae blooms in lakes. Regular pumping (every 1-3 years) and maintenance are enforced to protect sensitive ecosystems.
Call 218-384-9176 Carlton County Planning & Zoning to follow-up. The following list is provided purely as a resource.
License #233
3-D Construction & Enterprise LLLP
501 Brookston Rd
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-879-1730
Installer, Maintainer, Designer, Inspector
01/26/2027
Daniel K Follett
Dustin K Follett
License #690
Gobel Excavating & Aggregate Inc
102 Jon Brown Dr
Moose Lake, MN 55767
218-485-4357
Installer
04/08/2027
Tim L Gobel
License #1026
D & B Trucking & Excavating Inc
2430 County Road 5
Carlton, MN 55718
218-384-3833
Installer
07/29/2026
David A Grover
License #1694
Laveau Excavating & Trucking LLC
1243 Gault Rd
Wrenshall, MN 55797
218-391-2919
Installer
06/27/2026
John F Laveau
Seth M Laveau
License #2750
Craig Harp Trucking & Excavating
1183 Rosicky Rd
Cromwell, MN 55726
218-644-3605
Installer
06/06/2026
Craig A Harp
License #2838
Johnson Underground
4347 Spring View Dr
Moose Lake, MN 55767
218-485-0900
Installer, Designer
04/18/2028
Tory J Johnson
License #2863
North Country Excavating
1459 Kalli Rd
Cromwell, MN 55726
218-591-0113
Installer
07/25/2026
Thomas W Anderson
License #3183
Keith Clark Sand & Gravel LLC
237 Highway 73
Wright, MN 55798
218-644-1120
Installer
06/19/2026
Keith D Clark
License #4121
Maki Trucking Inc.
PO Box 106
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-348-0612
Installer, Designer, Inspector
08/31/2027
Alicia L Maki
Kenneth L Maki
License #4246
Kiminski Paving Inc.
1441 Moorhead Rd
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-878-0503
Installer
07/25/2026
Randal A Kiminski
License #4309
Northshore Dirtwork LLC
657 Ableiter Rd
Wrenshall, MN 55797
218-839-1248
Installer
Designer
06/22/2026
Matthew W Weik
License #4386
Esko Excavating and Septics LLC
40 Erickson Rd
Esko, MN 55733
218-900-7777
Installer
06/18/2027
Barney F Pearson
License #4393
Hurst Contracting LLC
3637 Pine Rd N
Barnum, MN 55707
218-428-8354
Installer
06/27/2026
Corey D Hurst
License #4428
L&S Quality Septic and Dirt Work LLC
4545 Leino Rd
Moose Lake, MN 55767
Installer
03/24/2026
Richard F Lingle
License #4457
Pine Ridge Services LLC
305 Dalewood Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
218-340-2132
Installer
08/08/2026
Michael J Rogalla
Carlton County Waterfront Active and Coming Soon Properties with Private Septic Systems Above $100,000 listed below.
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