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Wastewater treatment is an essential part of owning a home or business. This website was designed to provide helpful information about onsite wastewater treatment, regulations, maintenance, and construction. Please contact Johnson County Public Health if you have any additional questions at (319) 356-6040.
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Johnson County Public Health Wastewater Guides
Bullet Problems with Your Wastewater System: A Guide to Solving Common Problems Adobe Document
Bullet Purchasing a Home: A Guide to Evaluating the Existing Wastewater System Adobe Document
Bullet Procedure for Applying to Construct a New RESIDENTIAL Wastewater System Adobe Document
Bullet Procedure for Applying to Construct a New COMMERCIAL Wastewater System Adobe Document
Topics of Interest
Bullet Assessing Your Household Wastewater Needs Adobe Document
Bullet Community System Planning Adobe Document
Bullet Freezing Problems - Minnesota State Extension Adobe Document
Bullet Groundwater Protection and Your Septic System Adobe Document
Bullet Homeowner's Guide to Onsite Systems Adobe Document
Bullet Johnson County Regulation Governing Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Adobe Document
Bullet OSWAP (Iowa Onsite Wastewater Systems Assistance Program)
Bullet The Care and Feeding of Your Septic System Adobe Document
Bullet Pipeline: Maintaining Your Septic System- A Guide for Homeowners Adobe Document
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Types of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
Bullet At-Grade Systems
Bullet Mound Systems Adobe Document
Bullet Aerobic Treatment Units Adobe Document
Bullet Constructed Wetlands Adobe Document
 Bullet Intermittent Sand Filters Adobe Document
Bullet Peat Filters Adobe Document
Bullet Drip Distribution Adobe Document
Bullet Understanding Onsite System

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