Realtors
Realtor's Guide
to On-Site Residential Septic Systems
The Realtor's Guide to On-Site Residential Septic Systems page holds information applicable to realtors handling properties containing on-site sewage systems, including information on legal regulations, system inspections, and more. Click on the dropdown menu arrows below to access resources under each category, or click on the title of a dropdown menu to access the corresponding file folder.
Residential On-Site Sewage System Ordinance Development: Porter, Lake, and LaPorte County Listening Session Summary
Porter, Lake, and LaPorte County Listening Session Summary 03 2024 Report
Additional Resources:
Septic Education Day Meeting: Resources
April 24th, 2024
The Septic Education Day Meeting provided an opportunity for local health departments and municipal stormwater management organizations to learn from Sarah Heger, a leader in the field of onsite sewage treatment systems, and other environmental professionals concerning discussions with homeowners on proper maintenance of septic systems.
Meeting Content
IDOH Policy Update & Resources
Presenter(s):
Ashley Sharkey, Special Projects Coordinator; Lake Michigan Coastal Program
Septic Systems & The Home
Presenter(s):
Sara Heger, Research Engineer and Instructor; University of Minnesota
Resources:
Northwest Indiana Septic Project Update
Presenter(s):
Kara Salazar, Assistant Program Leader for Community Development & Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist; Purdue Extension & IISG
Dan Walker, Community Development Regional Educator; Purdue Extension & IISG
ITOSS
Presenter(s):
Alice Quinn, Manager of the Residential On-site Sewage Systems Program; Indiana Department of Health
Panel Discussion: Accessing Community Resources for Septic Systems
Presenter(s):
Dan Boyd, Environmental Health Director; Porter County Health Department
Amanda Lahners, Environmental Health Specialist; LaPorte County Health Department
Tim Kingsland, Hobart Sanitary/Storm Water District (HSD) Coordinator; City of Hobart
