BMPs have been described for agriculture, forest management, and construction. This fact sheet describes BMPs you can adopt on your shoreland property to help protect and preserve water quality. In many cases, the best management for shorelands may be retaining the natural characteristics of your property. In shoreland areas, it is particularly important to install your septic system correctly because soil and water conditions near shore may make the system less efficient in treating wastewater. Location and construction are especially critical in shoreland areas to ensure that the system is effective.
Incomplete treatment can result in health risks for humans and water quality problems.
Sewage treatment system with minimal separation distances. Before You Begin. This expansion area must be kept available and no buildings, driveways, or other development should take place on this area. The homeowner should be able to determine information about soil, ground water, and other pertinent conditions through test holes and soil percolation tests. Consult property descriptions on deeds or abstracts for information about boundaries.