The Onsite Sewage Treatment Program (OSTP) protects public health and the environment by improving wastewater treatment through research-based workshops, as well as outreach to homeowners, small communities, professionals and policy-makers. This program is part of the Water Resources Center.
All about septics
Learn about the different types of septic systems, how a septic system works and how to properly maintain your system.
System care for every season
A change in the weather can mean a change in maintenance to your septic system. Make sure you're prepared no matter the season.
Septic system owner's guide
Created by the OSTP team, this 33 page guide contains instructions for septic system use and maintenance and includes a pocket folder for record keeping.
News
WRS student Elizabeth Boor targets CECs in wastewater research
July 26, 2022In the Water Resources Center’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program, graduate student Elizabeth Boor has been collecting septic tank sludge also known as “septage” as a key component to her thesis research.
A solution for sewer flies
April 11, 2022When a homeowner complains about sewer flies, here’s how to locate breeding spots and eliminate them.
Tips for installing septic systems on steep slopes
April 4, 2022When installing soil treatment areas on sites with significant slopes, care must be taken to ensure the safety of the operator and laborer while achieving a level excavation.