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  Septic System Education

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

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• Oct 13

  Decentralized Wastewater Treatment – Continuing Education for Designers and Installers

  October 13, 2021 – November 23, 2021 Online

  Michigan State University Extension is offering training for both professionals who design, install and maintain septic systems and homeowners, business owners and municipal people who use these systems.

• May 12

  Decentralized Wastewater Treatment – Continuing Education for Designers and Installers - May

  May 12, 2021 – June 23, 2021 Online

  Michigan State University Extension is offering training for both professionals who design, install and maintain septic systems and homeowners, business owners and municipal people who use these systems.

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  Beth Clawson

  State Coordinator
  Clawsonb@msu.edu
  269-383-8830
  

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  Bindu Bhakta

  Sustainable Natural Resources Management and Education
  bhaktabi@msu.edu
  248-858-5198
  

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  Terry Gibb

  Public Policy Education
  gibb@msu.edu
  

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  Darren Bagley

  4-H Academic Success
  bagleyda@msu.edu
  

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  Managing Your Septic System

  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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  MSU Extension Water Programs Lakes, Streams and Watersheds

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Learn how you can get involved with MSU Extension programs to improve your local lake, stream and watershed.

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  Being “SepticSmart” ensures the health of your family, lake and waterfront investment

  Published on September 11, 2020
  Learn how being septicsmart can bring important safeguards to you and the environment.

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  Can medications harm my septic system?

  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.

• 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.

• Clear lakes, happy swimming

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

• 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.

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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.

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  Protect your septic system from large party gatherings

  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 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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Improving water quality through septic system education

  Published on October 1, 2017
  Michigan State University Extension provides resources to educate Michigan families about the essential maintenance of septic systems.