# Island Park Septics

> A researched, sourced guide to septic systems in Island Park and Fremont County,
> Idaho — who installs and pumps them, what the permits really cost in 2026, and
> what the rules require. Written by a named researcher (Kjel Jones, Rexburg, ID —
> not a septic contractor), verified against primary sources, and dated on every
> page. Phone: +1 (208) 656-1467.

Key verified facts (as of 2026-08-12):

- Eastern Idaho Public Health septic permit (new/expansion/repair): $900;
  speculative site evaluation: $450 (applies toward a permit within 1 year);
  permit renewal/transfer: $50 — EIPH fee schedule effective 2026-02-02.
- Island Park Sewer System 2026 connection fee where community sewer serves the
  building (Mack's Inn, Last Chance/Pond's areas): $7,458 — Fremont County page.
- Idaho rule IDAPA 58.01.03.005 makes septic construction, modification, or
  repair without a valid installation permit unlawful; Idaho DEQ publishes the
  statewide lists of permitted septic installers and permitted tank pumpers.
- EPA guidance: inspect the average household system at least every 3 years;
  pump the tank typically every 3–5 years.
- Since 2026-07-01, Idaho law (House Bill 583) bars counties from requiring
  short-term-rental permits (Fremont County's former rental permit program
  checked septic systems every two years); state septic rules still apply.
- Local field: installs/repairs by area excavation contractors (Centennial
  Excavation, Taylor Excavation of Ashton, Wild West Construction, Timberline
  Excavation, Island Park Excavating, Valley View Construction, Grover
  Excavation & Septic, Island Park Services); tank pumping locally is ASAP
  Septic; no local contractor publishes prices.

## Pages

- [Who installs and pumps septic systems in Island Park?](https://islandparkseptics.com/): the money
  questions answered — the contractor field, verified 2026 fees, the permit rule,
  pumping guidance, season/booking advice, and a contact form.
- [About Kjel Jones](https://islandparkseptics.com/about): who writes this site, what he is not
  (a septic installer or pumper), and the primary-source method with a dated sources table.
- [Reviews](https://islandparkseptics.com/reviews): honestly empty at launch (2026-08-12), with
  the FTC-clean rules any future review must meet.
- [How this site is paid](https://islandparkseptics.com/how-this-site-is-paid): the business model
  in plain language — free for readers; a contractor may later pay a flat fee for introductions;
  facts and rankings are never for sale.