Maine Subsurface Wastewater Program

Maine is a predominantly rural state, and relies heavily on decentralized sewage disposal facilities for disposal of human waste, i.e., septic systems. The State of Maine has regulated septic systems since 1926, to varying degrees. Over the years, the Maine State Plumbing Code, Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules (Rules) in their various versions have been administered by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (MCDCP) and its predecessors.

The MCDCP has been, and continues to be, responsible for the Rules because they have historically been viewed as a public health code, rather than an environmental regulation.

The Subsurface Wastewater Program within the MCDCP's Division of Environmental Health is the program which promulgates and administers the Rules. Our mission is to minimize health and safety hazards associated with improperly installed subsurface waste water disposal systems.

What's New at the Subsurface Wastewater Program

HHE-200 Forms Available as Adobe PDF Files

In addition to CAD compatible format, the HHE-200 Form is now available in Adobe PDF format. A new Page 2, with four test pit logs, is also now available in both formats. These are all located on our Forms page.

2008 Training PowerPoint Files

The Subsurface Wastewater Program's 2008 PowerPoint training presentations are now available for downloading from our Training page. Please note that these do not include presentations by other participants in the training sessions.

Newest Rules Review Task Force Position Papers

The Task Force for review of the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules has released several position papers, including those below. The Division has posted these specific position papers here because they are a bit large for e-mail distribution.

These position papers do not reflect the views or position of the Division with respect to their individual topics. Any changes to the Rules shall be made through a public hearing, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

These files are in Adobe PDF format. Download a free Acrobat Reader.

Alternative System Sizing for Soil Profiles 8 and 9

Stone Bed Sizing

Stone Size

State Site Evaluator Position Filled

Douglas Coombs, SE has accepted the position of State Site Evaluator. He started with the Division on Monday, March 24.

New Products

The following products recently have been approved for use in Maine, based upon meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 40 or other relevant third party standards:

Enviro-Aire EA50 Wastewater Treatment System. Delta Environmental Products, Inc.

Sun-Mar Composting Toilets, Sun-Mar Corporation

MicroFAST 0.5 Wastewater Treatment System, Bio-Microbics, Inc.

ZF450 Wastewater Treatment System, Zoeller, Inc.

H-TWO-O Series 35T Wastewater Treatment System, Desoto Concrete Products, Inc., (662) 895-6069

Ecoflex EFX 400 and 400B Peat Filters Premier Tech Environment

A list of previously approved products can be found here.

Updated 05/07/08

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Program Information About Us Forms Links Lists Newsletters Policies Publications Training	Maine Subsurface Wastewater Program Maine is a predominantly rural state, and relies heavily on decentralized sewage disposal facilities for disposal of human waste, i.e., septic systems. The State of Maine has regulated septic systems since 1926, to varying degrees. Over the years, the Maine State Plumbing Code, Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules (Rules) in their various versions have been administered by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (MCDCP) and its predecessors. The MCDCP has been, and continues to be, responsible for the Rules because they have historically been viewed as a public health code, rather than an environmental regulation. The Subsurface Wastewater Program within the MCDCP's Division of Environmental Health is the program which promulgates and administers the Rules. Our mission is to minimize health and safety hazards associated with improperly installed subsurface waste water disposal systems. What's New at the Subsurface Wastewater Program HHE-200 Forms Available as Adobe PDF Files In addition to CAD compatible format, the HHE-200 Form is now available in Adobe PDF format. A new Page 2, with four test pit logs, is also now available in both formats. These are all located on our Forms page. 2008 Training PowerPoint Files The Subsurface Wastewater Program's 2008 PowerPoint training presentations are now available for downloading from our Training page. Please note that these do not include presentations by other participants in the training sessions. Newest Rules Review Task Force Position Papers The Task Force for review of the Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules has released several position papers, including those below. The Division has posted these specific position papers here because they are a bit large for e-mail distribution. These position papers do not reflect the views or position of the Division with respect to their individual topics. Any changes to the Rules shall be made through a public hearing, pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. These files are in Adobe PDF format. Download a free Acrobat Reader. Alternative System Sizing for Soil Profiles 8 and 9 Stone Bed Sizing Stone Size State Site Evaluator Position Filled Douglas Coombs, SE has accepted the position of State Site Evaluator. He started with the Division on Monday, March 24. New Products The following products recently have been approved for use in Maine, based upon meeting NSF/ANSI Standard 40 or other relevant third party standards: Enviro-Aire EA50 Wastewater Treatment System. Delta Environmental Products, Inc. Sun-Mar Composting Toilets, Sun-Mar Corporation MicroFAST 0.5 Wastewater Treatment System, Bio-Microbics, Inc. ZF450 Wastewater Treatment System, Zoeller, Inc. H-TWO-O Series 35T Wastewater Treatment System, Desoto Concrete Products, Inc., (662) 895-6069 Ecoflex EFX 400 and 400B Peat Filters Premier Tech Environment A list of previously approved products can be found here. Updated 05/07/08	Featured Links Online Rules Variances Site Evaluator Licensing Frequently Asked Questions Ten Tips for Systems Cemetery Registration Certifications Public Swimming Pools DHS & DEP Review of Drinking Water and Plumbing Control Programs Online Services Publications Order Form Permit Labels & Forms Record Search Form Water Records Spreadsheet Map and Directions Feedback Form .