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Angie Lipelt
Environmental Services Supervisor
Septic System Resources from MPCA
- Bedroom Definitions for Sizing a System (page 3 has the summary table)
- Well Setbacks to Septic Systems
- Disposing of Non-Sewage waste (chemicals and medicines, floor drains, etc.)
Permit to Construct Sewage Treatment System $550.00*
*Type I, II, III - residential, up to 2500 gpd - see full fee schedule for complete listing of SSTS permitting fees
- Septic Systems in Mower County - click HERE for a brief explanation.
- Why it matters: check out this link from EPA to see how your system can impact the water around you!
- Protecting our water takes good drinking water systems and good septic systems, but what does that mean? Click HERE for a short guide from The University of Minnesota's Water Resources Center; or visit their website for MORE INFORMATION
This helpful guide from the University of Minnesota will show you the basics of your Septic System - what the components are, how it functions, and some tips to maintain the proper function of your treatment system.
All septic tanks need to be pumped periodically. To help you determine when it's time, use this Pumping Frequency Guide
Quick Reference "Do's and Don'ts" for maintaining your system