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Publications for Owners of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems

Formal publications (available for purchase or download)

  • az1158 Understanding Your Household Septic System
  • az1159 Inspecting Your Household Septic System
  • az1160 Maintaining Your Septic Tank
  • az1161 Managing Your Household Septic System
  • az1175 Operation and Maintenance Tips for Your Septic System
  • az1233 RV Holding-tank Treatments & Deodorizers in Septic Systems
  • az1258 Antibacterial Products in Septic Systems
  • az1486 Obtaining a Water Sample for Bacterial Analysis
  • az1554 What You Should Know When You're Having Your Septic System Inspected for the Transfer of Ownership Program

The Septic System Owner's Guide is a printed folder with a manual and fact sheets shown above. This guide can be purchased by emailing Aaron Tevik at atevik@arizona.edu. 

When selling your home

  • Septic System Addendum (Arizona Association of Realtors Form - Required when selling a home with a septic system)
  • Septic System Resources (EPA Website)

Helpful information

  • Disaster Preparedness & Response for Septic Systems
  • Using Gray Water at Home Brochure (ADEQ)
  • Document
    County-Contacts-for-Onsite-WW-Treatment-Systems-November-2025.pdf
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