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University of Minnesota Extension
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Onsite Sewage Treatment Program
Water Resources Center
173 McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-625-9797
septic@umn.edu

Operation, Maintenance, and Management

• General Management Information, fact sheet, html
• Water Meters fact sheet, pdf
• Detergents, Cleaners, and Garbage in Septics fact sheet, html
• Met Council's Management & Tracking Database
• MN Department of Health Certified Labs - a list of suppliers who may do testing of wastewater
• Monitoring and Mitigation Plan
  • Blank Form html
  • Example of Sand Filter html
• Parameters to Monitor System Performance fact sheet, html
• Septic System Operation and Maintenance, news release , html
• Septic System Maintenance, fact sheet, pdf 34 KB
  • This one-sided fact sheet is designed for pumpers to distribute to their customers. Pumpers may choose to print the invoice on the reverse side, or add company information. This sheet may be duplicated for your use, but must retain the logos and bottom identifying information.
• Medications and Your Septic System, fact sheet, html
• US Environmental Protection Agency Management Guidelines

The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program is delivered by the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center and the University of Minnesota Extension. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
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