The Onsite Wastewater Program’s mission is to prevent untreated or improperly treated sewage from being discharged into the environment and thus to protect the health of the citizens of Louisiana. The program licenses and regulates onsite wastewater treatment system installers, haulers, sub-manufacturers, and manufacturers of wastewater systems in this state. Sanitarians located in the health units of each parish serve to inform, advise, and operate a permitting system with regard to onsite sewage treatment. Select the Parish Health Units link from the left menu bar to search for contact information for the local health units.
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Small Flows Clearinghouse - Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the NSFC helps America's small communities and homeowners solve their wastewater problems to protect public health and the environment. |
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Highlighted Facts
- Over 20,000 onsite wastewater treatment systems permitted in Louisiana in 2005.
- Approximately 650 licensed onsite wastewater system installers.
- 53 of the 64 parishes in the state have adopted onsite sewage ordinances.
- Approximately 45,625,000,000 gallons of wastewater is treated by onsite wastewater treatment systems per year.
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