Failed septic systems can be a significant threat to water quality. To help homeowners properly maintain their septic systems, the NHEP offers a variety of outreach materials, including a maintenance folder and an informational video. To receive copies of all septic system educational materials, email a request to Contact.NHEP@unh.edu.

The NH Department of Environmental Services recommends that septic systems are inspected yearly, pumped out every three years, and kept free of harmful products. For more information, see the links below.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NH Department of Environmental Services: GreenWorks - What You Should Know About Your Septic System to Prevent Costly Repairs

Granite State Designers and Installers Association: Care and Maintenance

New England Onsite Wastewater Training Program at the University of Rhode Island

Rural Home Technology: Septic System Troubleshooting Guide

University of Minnesota Extension Service: Septic System Owner's Guide

Airing on community access television channels throughout the coastal watershed, the Septic Scenes Video Awards provides septic system maintenance education through a collection of creative amateur videos from watershed citizens.

For a DVD copy of the program email Contact.NHEP@unh.edu.