Septic Service in Rockfish, NC

Rockfish sits just across the Hoke County line from Fayetteville, and it has grown quickly. If your home there runs on septic, here’s what to know.

Hoke County rules apply

Rockfish is in Hoke County, not Cumberland, even though many residents think of it as part of the Fayetteville area. That matters for septic: permits, repair approvals, and system records come from Hoke County Environmental Health in Raeford.

Sewer or septic?

Hoke County Public Utilities provides water and wastewater service in parts of the county, but homes in the Rockfish area are a mix. Some are on public water with their own septic tank. If your bill shows water but no sewer, your home is probably on septic.

Not sure which you have? Look for a sewer charge on your utility bill, or a tank lid or cleanout in the yard. No sewer charge usually means septic.

Septic services in Rockfish

Septic trouble in Rockfish?

From neighborhoods off Rockfish Road to homes near Lindsay Road, Rockfish homeowners on septic can call for pumping, repairs, tank replacement, or a free estimate.

Call (910) 994-5175

Rockfish septic questions

Who issues septic permits in Rockfish?

Rockfish is in Hoke County, so septic permits and records go through Hoke County Environmental Health, at 423 E. Central Avenue in Raeford. Call (910) 875-8407, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

My address says Fayetteville or Raeford. Which county am I in?

The Rockfish area uses both mailing addresses, and the name is used on both sides of the county line. Your property tax bill shows your county, and that tells you which health department handles your septic permit.

Call (910) 994-5175