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MPCA rules govern how septic systems are designed, installed, and managed.

Best practices for SSTS installations drafted by St. Louis County, Minn., in 2008 based on the experiences of SSTS installers and inspectors.

SSTS inspections determine if the design and installation meet code requirements and whether the system is functioning properly to protect public health and groundwater.

Financial assistance for SSTS work is targeted to units of local government.

Septic system owners are responsible for system maintenance. Properly maintaining a septic system will extend its life.

Areas and communities with SSTS concerns have wastewater treatment methods that are not adequate to protect public health or the environment. Hundreds of small communities around the state have inadequate wastewater systems.

Frequently asked questions about SSTS certification and licensing.

In Minnesota, certain tasks in the design, installation, repair, maintenance, operation, or inspection of septic systems can only be done by certified individuals. Find out what training, experience, and exams are required to fulfill the requirements for certification.

All distribution media products must be registered with the MPCA.

This page provides assistance for local units of government with development and implementation of their SSTS program.

Don't let your septic system freeze. Here are some simple tips that can help you avoid costly problems with your septic system.

Septic tank installation fees and system abandonment

Licensing and certification requirements for SSTS businesses and professionals.

Septic tanks must be registered in Minnesota to ensure they are watertight and have adequate structural integrity.

We offer various levels of training on a variety of topics including salt application, wastewater operator training and hazardous waste.

Local governments with SSTS programs submit information to the MPCA each year on SSTS permitting and compliance trends for the previous calendar year. The information helps the agency with long-range planning efforts.

Residential- and high-strength wastewater products registered for use in Minnesota, including the manufacturer's name, a link to the company's web site, and the registered product's name and model.

Properly trained and certified SSTS personnel are critical. What work duties can local program staff do before becoming certified, and how can that process be expedited?

If you're new to the septic system world at the county level, or even if you've been in the job for a while, MPCA offers videos and companion documents to provide valuable background and insights.

The 2015 Legislature directed the MPCA to simplify the regulation and administration of work on building sewers connected to septic systems.