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Office of Environmental Health - Septic Systems
201 Wheatsworth Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 579-0370 Fax: 973-579-0399
health@sussex.nj.us
201 Wheatsworth Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419
(973) 579-0370 Fax: 973-579-0399
health@sussex.nj.us
ALERT: Notification to Septic and Well Contractors and Engineers
Top Four Things You Can Do To Protect Your Septic System
- Inspect and pump your system every three years.
- Use water efficiently.
- Don't dispose of nonbiodegradable items or household hazardous wastes in sinks or toilets.
- Care for your drainfield.
*From A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems
Resources for Consumers
- Search online for a copy of your Septic plans
- Request a copy of your Septic plans (Choose Division of Health)
- A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems
- NJDEP-Division of Water Quality: Homeowner information, real estate sales, and onsite wastewater systems, how do they work?
- N.J.A.C. 7:9A Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems
- NJDEP Frequently Asked Questions for N.J.A.C. 7:9A
Other Resources