Septic Systems

In areas where municipal sewer services are not available, homeowners must rely on sewage (septic) systems to meet their needs. Septic systems play a vital role in Michigan, as more than 1.2 million Michigan homes have onsite sewage systems.

• Sewage System Basics
  Description of sewage system components and signs of problems.
  
• Maintaining Your Sewage System
  Tips on proper use and care of your sewage system.
  
• "It's All Connected"
  View our 4-minute video on how septic systems work, and their impact on our environment.
  
• "Time of Sale" Program
  Information about the Washtenaw County regulation requiring well and septic systems to be inspected before a home is sold.
  
• Installing a Sewage System in Washtenaw County
  Information about the processes, permits, inspections, and fees associated with installing a sewage system in Washtenaw County.
  
• Privately Owned Community Sewage System Regulation
  New Washtenaw County regulation for Privately Owned Community Sewage Systems.
  
• For More Information
  Phone numbers and links to helpful resources.

For more information, please contact Angela Parsons.