IAPMO Issues Proclamation Observing 2023 SepticSmart Week

IAPMO President David Gans and CEO David Viola issued the following proclamation:

WHEREAS, proper septic system use and routine care are vital to protecting public health, preserving our highly valued groundwater, lakes, streams and waterways, and avoiding costly repairs that can result from neglect; and

WHEREAS, nearly 26,000,000 homes have septic systems in the United States that treat wastewater from homes and businesses; and

WHEREAS, wastewater professionals of International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials use their expertise in the design, installation, maintenance and regulation of septic systems in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s SepticSmart program used by national health officials does educate homeowners about the need for proper septic system use and routine maintenance; and

WHEREAS, residents and the environment of the United States benefit from properly designed, installed, operated, and maintained septic systems;

NOW THEREFORE, We, David Gans, President and David Viola, CEO of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials do hereby proclaim the week of September 19-23, 2022 as SepticSmart Week and we urge all people to join us in this special observance.

Signed this 14^th day of September 2023