Please note that all NPDES Discharging and Spray Irrigation Systems must be serviced by a company holding certification from the manufacturer of the system. Please refer to the chart on the service provider list to determine what companies are acceptable.

Any other mechanical/pretreatment systems installed since 1/1/2007 must also be serviced by companies with certification from the manufacturer of the system OR by companies that have obtained the OOWA alternative training for pretreatment systems.

For pretreatment systems installed prior to 2007, homeowners are eligible to become registered to service their own Home Sewage Treatment Systems. This can be a good option to save on service costs for residents who are handy and willing to learn. Because homeowners would only service their own system, GPH is able to waive several requirements including bonding, liability insurance, continuing education, and registration fees. To become certified, homeowners are required to pass the state test on the rules (open-book, and free through GPH), and then complete an on-site training on their system with a GPH staff or a registered service provider who is willing to provide training and sign-off for homeowners. Please reach out to GPH at (440) 279-1914 if you are interested in this option.