How SepticScope Sources Information
We prioritize primary government sources for local rules and authoritative public-health guidance for general septic education.
Local rule pages
For county pages, our preferred sources are county health/environmental departments, official county ordinances, state health/environmental agencies, and official application materials. If a fact cannot be verified, we say to confirm it rather than guessing.
General septic guidance
Our national homeowner content uses sources such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and state onsite-wastewater programs. We distinguish general education from property-specific permit advice.
Review dates
Local pages show the date we reviewed their sources. Regulations, staff contacts, fees, forms, and administrative procedures can change between reviews.