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  Managing Your Septic System

  Digital Document

  This bulletin/folder provides basic information on septic system design, use, and maintenance to help you protect your family, your investment, and the environment.

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  Can medications harm my septic system?

  Article

  Published on February 8, 2019
  If someone in your home is taking medications for an extended period, you may want to have your septic tank pumped more often.

• MSU Extension Celebrates Septic Smart Week with free webinar

  Article

  Published on August 14, 2018
  This free, live statewide webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system

• Water conservation can prolong septic system life

  Article

  Published on November 27, 2018
  In addition to regular maintenance, practicing water conservation can help maintain and sustain the life of your system.

• Onsite wastewater treatment systems programs

  Article

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

• Septic systems are here to stay

  Article

  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.

• Celebrate Septic Smart Week

  Article

  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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  Septic systems: Out of sight, not out of mind

  Article

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

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  Upcoming workshop teaches homeowners about the importance of maintaining septic systems

  Article

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

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

  Article

  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.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 3

  Article

  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.

• Managing waste: Household septic systems - Part 2

  Article

  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

  Article

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

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  Protect your septic system from large party gatherings

  Article

  Published on December 19, 2018
  Additional water inputs from bathroom use during a large party without pre-planning can cause an unwanted surprise for your guests.

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  Septic System Education

  Web Page

  Septic System Education news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.

• Clear lakes, happy swimming

  Article

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

• Nutrients from septic systems can impact well and surface water

  Article

  Published on December 11, 2018
  Malfunctioning septic systems can result in the increased nutrients into local water wells and surface water.

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

  Article

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

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  Why do I need to clean my septic tank every three years?

  Article

  Published on June 25, 2018
  Regularly pumping and inspecting your septic system can help to keep your onsite wastewater system running longer, avoid costly repairs and protect water quality.

• Implications of Changing Agri-food System Structure for Agricultural Education and Training

  Digital Document

  Published on August 1, 2015
  J. D. Kabasa, J. Kirsten, and I. Minde. 2015. Implications of Changing Agri-food System Structure for Agricultural Education and Training in sub-Saharan Africa, Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 2015, Vol. 5 Iss: 2, pp. 190–199.