Sewer/Well/Septic

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NAR’s Well & Septic White Paper:   One of the major factors in determining the safety and value of both residential and commercial property is the presence of onsite water wells and septic/wastewater systems.  Explore the advantages and disadvantages of public or city water versus onsite water systems, and will also look at the various different types of onsite well and wastewater systems

News & Resources

• One Water Webinars:  A monthly interactive forum the US Water Alliance, featuring webinars that cover hot topics in One Water management, and provide an opportunity to engage with Alliance members on topics of common concern.
• NAR’s Land Use Initiative Database:   Search for analysis of proposed regulatory and legislative land use measures including Water & Well/Septic.
• NAR Property Condition Disclosure Cases  –  property disclosure statements with regards to plumbing and sewer/septic systems that were identified after the properties were purchased. Property condition disclosure issues were identified in eleven cases.
• Septic System Basics for Homeowners, Community Leaders, Planners and Realtors
• Resources for Homeowners with Septic Systems – Learn more about how your septic system operates, why it is important to properly maintain your system, and simple, every-day tips to help you avoid costly system repairs or replacement..
• Septic system questions should be on every rural home buying list – Homebuyers moving from urban to rural areas need to consider septic system basics.
• Learn About Private Water Wells – There are three types of private drinking water wells.  Proper well location and construction are key to the safety of your well water.
• Ground Water and the Rural Homeowner: Learn as much as possible about the land, the water supply, and the septic system of the house before buying or building.
• Regulating Private Water Wells – some states are stepping up efforts to regulate wells while other states have modified their laws to cover private water wells.
• Unregulated Drinking Water Systems – Contamination of wells comes from land-fills, failed septic tanks, underground fuel tanks, fertilizers and pesticides, naturally-occurring arsenic and uranium, and runoff from urban areas, all of which can seep into private wells.
• Environmental Health State Bill Tracking Database –  search legislation for each year from 2009 to the present by state, topic, including drinking water and water/waste water , keyword, year, status or primary sponsor.
• How One Small City Makes a Big Impact on Resource Management  –  Santa Fe has a comprehensive website with numerous water conservation resources for residents, including water saving tips, educational materials, regulatory information and more.

Organizations & Agencies

• The US Water Alliance – connects diverse interests to secure a sustainable water future. Through a robust program of campaigns, national dialogues, policy development, and reports we are accelerating the adoption of one water management in America. Below are several key initiatives we are advancing in collaboration with numerous partners across the country.
• Rural Community Assistance Partnership – RCAP is a national network of non-profit organizations working to provide technical assistance, training, resources, and support to rural communities across the United States, tribal lands, and U.S. territories to ensure rural communities access to safe drinking water and sanitary waste disposal.