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SepticSmart Week Save the Date Flyer
During SepticSmart Week, EPA informs homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision makers.
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Supporting Rural Communities
Presentation about creating sustainable rural communities discussing principles, energy efficiency, water quality, waste, business, building improvements and restoration, transportation, and green building.transportation, and green building.
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SepticSmart Week 2020
During SepticSmart Week, EPA informs homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision makers.
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SepticSmart Week 2019
During SepticSmart Week, EPA informs homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision makers.
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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Workforce
Decentralized workforce reports.
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Why Maintain Your Septic System
Maintaining your septic system saves you money, protects your property value, keeps you and your neighbors healthy and protects the environment.
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Septic Systems Reports, Regulations, Guidance, and Manuals
EPA has developed several documents outlining its mission, priorities and regulatory authorities as well as guidance and technical information to help communities establish comprehensive septic (onsite) management programs.
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Programs Related to Septic Systems
There are many programs, both at the EPA and elsewhere, that relate to the decentralized wastewater program and provide information about how decentralized wastewater is integrated in environmental quality, planning, protection, and conservation.
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Soil-Based Onsite Wastewater Treatment Challenges
Presentation on soil-based wastewater treatment and challenges of climate change.
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Surface Discharge of Raw Wastewater among Unsewered Homes in Central Alabama
This webinar explores multiple methods for researching the ongoing issue of direct discharge of raw sewage to the ground surface through “straight pipes” in many of central Alabama’s poorer and more rural areas.
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Septic Systems Demonstration Projects
Septic Systems Case Studies and Demonstration Projects that help explore alternatives for managing decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
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The National Model for Education and Training Demonstration (NMMETD) Case Study
NMMETD targeted minority and indigent residents by educating homeowners about the management of onsite systems and assisting residents with funding options for managing, installing, and disseminating information about onsite wastewater systems.
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Webinars about Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
EPA's Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU Partnership sponsors quarterly webcasts to discuss issues of interest to the decentralized community.
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Frequent Questions on Septic Systems
Frequent questions on septic systems.
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SepticSmart Week 2017 Announcement
SepticSmart Week is an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems.
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SepticSmart Week 2018 Announcement
SepticSmart Week is an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems.
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Papers by the Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU Partnership
Four position papers for state, local, and tribal government officials and interested stakeholders. These papers include information on the uses and benefits of decentralized wastewater treatment and examples of its effective use.
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Resolving Septic System Malfunctions
Septic systems fail because of inappropriate design or poor maintenance. Contact your local health department or regulatory agency if you have problems with your septic system.
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SepticSmart Week 2020 Announcement
SepticSmart Week is an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems.
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SepticSmart Week 2019 Announcement
SepticSmart Week is an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems.