Ground Water Protection Practices for Septic Systems

The key problems to be addressed in this pamphlet are the location of septic systems and their use. The issue of septic system density, although important, due to its technical nature will not be included. Septic systems, properly used and functioning, may be an asset to aquifer recharge quantity. However, a key problem with septic systems is the perception of their purpose and how they function. Many owners of septic systems believe that they are a treatment process for all waste material. Instead, the purpose of a septic system is to treat sanitary waste. It is not intended for the disposal of household waste or other chemicals