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  Don’t flush that! Baby wipes and other products cause backups

  Published on January 31, 2018
  Putting anything in your toilet that does not break down quickly can cause plumbing and septic backups and result in costly repairs.

• Septic systems are here to stay

  Published on February 29, 2016
  Many onsite waste water treatment systems were installed as a temporary solution. These systems are still in use today and need proper use and maintenance to protect them.

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  Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind

  Published on December 27, 2016
  Michigan State University Creative Services video highlights the importance of managing septic systems to protect water quality.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 2

  Published on April 23, 2012
  Use and maintenance of septic systems will extend their ensure their success, protect individuals and protect the environment.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 1

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Understanding how a household wastewater treatment system works can help protect an individual’s health and the environment.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 3

  Published on June 11, 2012
  Knowing the signs of trouble in your septic system can save dollars in costly repairs and protect individual health and the environment.

• Onsite wastewater treatment systems programs

  Published on January 25, 2016
  Understanding how a household wastewater treatment system works can help protect an individual’s health and the environment.

• Celebrate Septic Smart Week

  Published on September 1, 2015
  The United States EPA is celebrating the third annual Septic Smart Week from Sept 21 to Sept 25 to promote better use and maintenance of septic system nationwide.

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  Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of maintaining septic systems

  Published on March 4, 2015
  Winter is the time to learn about what you can do to prevent septic system failure.

• Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2

  Published on October 9, 2015
  Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.

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  Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1

  Published on October 6, 2015
  Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.

• Clear lakes, happy swimming

  Published on September 17, 2015
  One action 1.4 million Michigan homeowners can do to reduce nuisance aquatic plants.