Onsite Sewage Treatment Program

Regulatory Overview

Minnesota Statutes 115.55 and 155.56

These statutes set definitions and standards for septic systems in Minnesota

Minnesota Rules 7080

These administrative rules outline technical standards and local government requirements

Local Unit of Government Contacts

Each locality has a staff person responsible for enforcing local and state rules.

Local Ordinances

The MN Association of Realtors has compiled a list of local ordinances by city and by county

Contact Us

septic@umn.edu