Septic Systems

Septic Systems

Septic System Replacement Fund - This New York State program, funded through the Environmental Facilities Corporation, focuses on improving water quality by providing funds to counties to help homeowners replace septic systems that are adversely impacting designated waterbodies. Participating counties provide grants to reimburse property owners for up to 50% of the costs (up to a maximum of $10,000) of their eligible septic system projects.

The Demonstration of New Advanced Wastewater Treatment Technologies at the Skaneateles Lake Watershed document shares information on an EPA-funded project by the City of Syracuse that focused on demonstrating the use of commercially available advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems at lakefront properties in challenging conditions.

CCE Onondaga’s Homeowners Guide to Septic System Management: Provides information on how septic systems work, the components of a septic system, how septic systems fail and the environmental impacts associated with failed septic systems, and a maintenance checklist.

NYS DOH Septic System Operation and Maintenance: This brochure includes information on septic system components and how to maintain your system.

The US Environmental Protection Agency also has several resources on septic systems, including:

• Types of Septic Systems

• How Your Septic System Works

• Why Maintain Your Septic System

• How to Care for Your Septic System

• What to Do if Your Septic System Fails

• Proper Landscaping On and Around Your Septic System

• More Resources for Homeowners with Septic Systems

Septic Systems and Floods

Environmental Protection Agency’s Septic Systems - What to do After a Flood: This page offers information on what to do with your septic system after experiencing a flood (and what you should not do).