The internet contains a wealth of information; however, it is not always easy or timely for individuals to gain access. The following list of septic system information sites does not include every site available, but it is a good start. Some sites contain handouts or helpful homeowner information; other sites discuss design issues or regulatory concerns. There are even sites with photos of new technologies being demonstrated and discussed. In all, there is a bit of something for everyone. If you have a favorite site that is not listed here, please let me know. This list will be put on both the Vernon James and the Cooperative Extension Service (Onslow County, Environmental Education) websites.

North Carolina State University:

Investigate Before You Invest
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/publications/Soilfacts/ AG-439-12/

Management of Single Family and Small Community Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/publications/Soilfacts/ AG-439-11/

Septic Systems and Their Maintenance
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/publications/Soilfacts/ AG-439-13/

Septic System Owner's Guide
http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/publications/Soilfacts/ AG-439-22/
(Very helpful, especially for first-time septic systems owners)

"NC State University research effort leads to approval of new septic system"
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/agcomm/writing/septic2.htm

Water Quality Group
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/wqg/

Vernon James Research & Extension Center Programs
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/plymouth/septic/index.html

Vernon James site contains links to past On-Site WastewaterTreatment Conferences, as well as to:

On-Site Wastewater Treatment Demonstration Facility (Plymouth)
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/plymouth/septic/jmscntr.html

On-Site Wastewater Demonstration Site (Bolivia)
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/onslow/staff/drashash/enved/sepdem.html

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natrual Resources:
http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/oww/index.htm

'98 Laws and Amendments
http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/oww/aug98amen.htm

Innovative Wastewater System Approvals
http://w ww.deh.enr.state.nc.us/oww/innovative.htm

National On-Site Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA):

NOWRA homepage
http://www.nowra.org/

NOWRA On-Site Insight Newsletter
http://www.nowra.org/news.shtml

Taking Care of Your Septic Tank
http://www.nowra.org/tank.shtml

Links to other sites (cooperate, member, academic & government)
http://www.nowra.org/links.shtml

National Small Flows Clearinghouse:

NSFC homepage
http://www.estd.wvu.edu/nsfc/

Septic Tank News You Can Use
http://www.estd.wvu.edu/nsfc/NSFC_septic_news.html

Wastewater Notes
http://www.estd.wvu.edu/nsfc/NSFC_trivia.html
(Interesting bits of trivia and other useable stuff!)

Link to other sites
http://www.estd.wvu.edu/nsfc/NSFC_links.html

National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities
http://www.estd.wvu.edu/netc/NETCSC_homepage.html

Allstate Home Inspection (Vermont): (linked to NC State sites)
http://www.allstatehomeinspection.com/septic.htm

The Home Buyers Guide to Septic Systems
http://www1.mhv.net/~friedman/septic/buyguide.htm

A Homeowners Manual for Septic Systems
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/septicmn.htm

University of Minnesota Extension Service:

Protect Your System from Flood Damage
http://www.mes.umn.edu/Documents/J/N/JN1062.html
(Very timely for those of us dealing with flood conditions.)

Septic System Owner's Guide
http://www.mes.umn.edu/Documents/D/D/DD6583.html

Get to Know Your Septic Tank
http://www.mes.umn.edu/Documents/D/D/DD0639.html

Your Home Septic System
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/SS/SS11500.pdf

The Soap and Detergent Association:

SDA homepage
http://sdahq.org

Environmental Topics
http://sdahq.org/sdalatest/html/environmental.html

Some Facts About...
http://sdahq.org/sdalatest/html/some_facts.html

Septic Tank Systems & Household Cleaning Products
http://sdahq.org/sdalatest/html/septic/

Larimer County Colorado: Septic Systems
http://www.co.larimer.co.us/depts/health/ehs/isds1.htm

the Septic System Information Website: (two locations)
http://www1.mhv.net/%7Edfriedman/septbook.htm
http://www.inspect-ny.com/septbook.htm

Mississippi State Extension Service:

Water Quality: Correct Use of Your Septic Tank
http://msucares.com/pubs/infosheets/is1419.htm

Ohio State University Extension:

Soil Evaluation for Home Septic Systems
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/aex- fact/742.html

Kansas State Water Quality Library:

Look under "Wastewater Section"
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/PUB/LIBRARY/h2oqual/h2oqlpub.htm

Some Minnesota Sites:

Get to Know Your Septic Tank
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5240/machmeier/Machmeie r_Get_To_Know.html

A Minnesota Regulator's Guide to the Venhuizen Standard Denitrifying Sand Filter Wastewater Reclamation System
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/5240/VenhMGuide.html

An Analysis of the Potential Impacts of Groundwater Quality of On-Site Wastewater Management Using Alternative Management Practices
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/6840/SoilTreat.html

University of Texas sites:

How Sodium Contributes to Septic System Soil Failures
http://www.swopnet.com/engr/Septic_Tanks/Gayman_Soil_Failure. html

Septic Tank Repair Info
http://www.swopnet.com/engr/Septic_Tanks/SepticTankLinks.html

Intermittent Sand Filters: new frontiers for an ancient art
http://www.swopnet.com/geo_wastewater_2000/VenhSandFilter.html

Please address any questions to Dr. David Lindbo, Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist.

This page (http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/plymouth/septic/98rashash.html) created by
Vera MacConnell, Research Technician, I on February 22, 1999.
Last Updated on 3/29/05 by Roland O. Coburn, Research Tech. I