MSU Extension Septic System Education

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.