Septic System Types
In Minnesota there are different methods used to properly treat wastewater with an onsite system.
Conventional Systems
Standard systems are the simplest way to effectively treat wastewater, but occasionally site characteristics such as lot size, soil type, site disturbance, flow and wastewater characteristics limit the options available.
In-ground systems:
Above-ground systems:
Non-conventional Systems
Advanced Treatment Systems
Pretreatment Units
- Aerobic Treatment Units
- Constructed Wetlands
- Peat Filters
- Recirculating Media Filters
- Sand Filtering
- Construction Guidelines (.pdf)
