The original item was published from 9/2/2020 9:25:00 AM to 9/27/2020 12:00:00 AM.

News Flash

Water - News

Posted on: September 18, 2020

SepticSmart Week is an annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems.

Here’s a visual summary of tips from this week - and more resources below. . .

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Want more info? Check out these resources:

Video on how septic systems work from the MI Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - https://youtu.be/JNQpFo7Cx4A
Septic system basics from the Washtenaw County Health Department’s Environmental Health page: https://www.washtenaw.org/1721/Septic-System-Basics
Maintaining your septic system on the Washtenaw County Health Department’s Environmental Health page - http://bit.ly/WCEH-maintainsepticsystems
EPA: http://bit.ly/EPA-septic
Need to dispose of home toxics? Check out our Home Toxics center for Washtenaw County residents - http://bit.ly/WC-hometoxics
Does Your Septic System Need Surgery? Huron River Watershed Council - http://bit.ly/septicsystem-hrwc

Thanks for checking in this week!