OWTS: Homeowner's Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts

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Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
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This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems).

This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems). Included are definitions of common terms used in service contracts, types of service contracts available, and factors to consider when choosing a service provider. (8 pp., 2 figures)

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