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As a result of Extension programming, Nebraskans benefit from improved water quality and a cleaner environment.

Extension at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is actively involved in programming that helps homeowners, industry, and youth audiences understand onsite wastewater treatment systems for handling domestic sewage.

Treatment of wastewater using onsite systems, such as septic tanks and drainfields, plays a very important role in protecting the water and environment of Nebraska and supporting economic development.

Is your system in need of repair or replacement? Financial assistance may be available. UNL Extension has teamed up with seven local, state and national groups to help protect water quality in portions of the Sand/Duck Creek and Shell Creek Watersheds. Some residents of these watersheds may be eligible for cost-share incentives.

Since wastewater contains pathogens and byproducts that are harmful to humans and the environment, onsite systems must be correctly installed and maintained by a certified professional.

  • NEW Pumps and Controls &  Dosed Systems training offered Fall-Winter 2008
    UNL Extension is offering training on pumps and controls (6 hours) and their use in onsite wastewater treatment systems, especially dosed systems (6 hours). For more information or to register for training see the attached brochure (PDF).
    Go to Training Professionals for more of the educational programming that is currently taking place through Extension such as Certification Training, NDEQ exams sites and dates.

Information presented within the onsite wastewater treatment section of this Water Web site has been reviewed by University of Nebraska - Lincoln Onsite Wastewater Team members Janet Hygnstrom, Sharon Skipton and Wayne Woldt.
Did You Know?

The Nebraska Unicameral has passed Legislative Resolution 342,  an interim study to examine the transfer of administration and enforcement of construction standards for onsite wastewater treatment systems from the Dept. of Environmental Quality to the Dept. of Health and Human Services.


View the resolution here or go to the Unicameral Web site.