EC01-798 Residential On-site Wastewater Treatment: An Overview

Authors

Janet R. Hygnstrom, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Wayne Woldt, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Sharon Skipton, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

2001

Document Type

Article

Comments

© 2001, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

This publication will answer many questions that homeowners or potential homeowners, realtors and lenders may have about residential on-site wastewater treatment systems. Information is based on Title 124: Rules and Regulations for the Design, Operation and Maintenance of On-site WastewaterTreatment Systems of the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ), which requires that a dwelling or establishment that generates wastewater have an on-site wastewater treatment system in accordance with those regulations, or be connected to a public wastewater treatment system. An establishment is a house, building, structure, or place that generates more than 1,000 gallons of wastewater per day, generates non-domestic wastewater, or serves as a restaurant or food preparation facility. Different regulations, which are not covered in this publication, may apply to an establishment. See NDEQ Title 124 for more information.