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EPA Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems for Tribal Communities

In cooperation with the Indian Health Service (IHS), EPA has developed a tailored version of the original SepticSmart Homeowner's Guide to reflect the unique factors of Tribal communities and homeowners on Tribal lands, regarding the proper care of their systems.

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Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems for Tribal Communities (PDF)(9 pp, 2 MB)