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News Article:

Home Sewage Treatment Systems and the Impact on the Yellow Creek Watershed. by Nancy L. Cushing and Michael Samolis

Our Pages on Home Sewage Treatment systems:

Introduction to home systems (with diagrams!)

Why a well maintained septic system is important 

Preventing problems -- Protecting your investment

Signs of possible trouble

Home system resources

Feature Article:

Legislative Background: Surface Water Quality and Home Sewage Treatment Systems

The article deals with the importance of clean water and threats to water quality.  It discusses legal and regulatory systems regarding home sewage treatment, along with homeowners' responsibilities. 

From the Ohio Department of Health website:

Rules as of 7/2/2007  for Household Sewage Treatment Systems.  Want to know how large the tanks need to be in your new home or how far they must be from buildings?  This is the place for answers! 

The rules include a great deal of detailed and technical information.