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Document ID us-ssrrgm-2026-03-11 Title Septic Systems Reports, Regulations, Guidance, and Manuals URL https://www.epa.gov/septic/septic-systems-reports-regulations-guidance-and-manuals Jurisdiction /us Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 04:44:42.493914+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch
6 Qualitative 0 Quantitative 12 Definitions

Q Qualitative Requirements (6)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001reportingreportingguidanceReporting Environmental Violations to State/Local AuthoritywastewaterIf you have witnessed or are aware of an environmental violation, you can file a complaint with your state or local health department.If you have witnessed or are aware of an environmental violationhigh
#Q002reportinghealthrecommendedImmediate Reporting of Environmental Health RiskswastewaterIt is imperative to contact your state or local health department as soon as possible to avoid public and/or environmental health risks.If you have witnessed or are aware of an environmental violationhigh
#Q003reportingreportingguidanceReporting Violations to EPAwastewaterYou can also report environmental violations to EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance.If you have witnessed or are aware of an environmental violationhigh
#Q004corrective_actionoperationalguidanceAbandoned Septic System RemovalwastewaterA property owner may be required to properly remove the abandoned septic tank or drainfield, depending on your state or county rules and regulations.Abandoned septic system that is no longer in usehigh
#Q005administrativeoperationalrecommendedLocal Permitting Authority Consultation for Abandoned SystemswastewaterContact your local permitting authority (i.e., local health or environmental department) about regulations regarding when and how to properly handle an abandoned septic system in your area.Abandoned septic system that is no longer in usehigh
#Q006prohibitionhealthmandatoryProhibition of Cesspools for Sewage Disposalwastewaterprohibition against and hazards of using cesspools for the disposal of sewage.Disposal of sewagehigh

P Quantitative Requirements (0)

No quantitative requirements.

D Definitions (12)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001AWIAAmerica’s Water Infrastructure Acthigh
#D002biosolidssewage sludgehigh
#D003NODPNational Onsite Demonstration Projecthigh
#D004WERFWater Environment Research Foundationhigh
#D005RCAPRural Community Assistance Programhigh
#D006NRWANational Rural Water Associationhigh
#D007LGEANLocal Government Environmental Assistance Networkhigh
#D008NEHANational Environmental Health Associationhigh
#D009TWISTThe Wastewater Information System Toolhigh
#D010consistency determinationA federal agency provides a state with a consistency determination for federal agency activities affecting coastal uses or resources.high
#D011consistency certificationA non-federal applicant for a federal license or permit provides a state with a consistency certification if the state has identified the federal license or permit on a list of activities subject to federal consistency review in its federally approved coastal management program.high
#D012lead state agencyperforms federal consistency reviews and is usually the same agency that implements or coordinates the state’s coastal management program.high