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SepticSmart Week

SepticSmart Week 2025: September 15-19, 2025

SepticSmart Week Seal 2025

SepticSmart Week is an annual event that occurs the third week of September. Communities, national organizations, local groups, and state governments can bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems by organizing homeowner education events, sponsoring workshops or sharing social media from the SepticSmart program.

In 2025, SepticSmart Week celebrates its 13th Anniversary!

Downloads for 2025:
  • Save-The-Date Flyer (pdf) (946.38 KB)
  • SepticSmart Week Seal

SepticSmart Week Proclamations

SepticSmart Week is an opportunity for your community, organization, local/state government to bring attention to the care and maintenance of septic systems by issuing a Proclamation. These documents are available for use by various leaders in the community to recognize SepticSmart Week. Get started by downloading these editable files and sponsoring a SepticSmart Week Proclamation from your community or organization.

  • SepticSmart Week Proclamation for Governors (docx) (123.78 KB)
  • SepticSmart Week Proclamation for Mayors (docx) (264.33 KB)
  • SepticSmart Week Proclamation for Tribal and Community Leaders (docx) (125.56 KB)
  • SepticSmart Week for Decentralized Wastewater MOU Partners
    • SepticSmart Week Proclamation for Decentralized Wastewater MOU Partners (docx) (160.89 KB)
    • SepticSmart Week Recognition Document (docx) (1.57 MB)

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Last updated on September 12, 2025
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