Household Wastewater Management Websites

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, Inc. (NOWRA) was founded in 1991 as a national professional organization to advance and promote the onsite wastewater industry.

Serves as a focal point for water-related research at Texas universities, encouraging discussion of statewide issues through meetings and multi-university studies. Includes calendar of events, newsletters, and reports.

Technical information on characteristics and system designs.

How septic systems function, what causes them to fail, information and products to help prevent them from failing.

Illustrated multiple-part explanation of how sewer systems and septic tank systems really work, with related links.

How to process greywater from shower for toilet flushing in a simple and sustainable way.

Mississippi State University fact sheet on septic tanks and soil absorption systems for household sewage and wastewater.

Provides definitions, technical information, and regulations, as well as discussing possible applications and system design.