Health Approval

Procedure
  1. Educate Yourself.
    Study this website and other sources of information on septic systems, sewers, the environment, human health, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable land use (links); visit the NutriCycle Systems Demonstration Site and/or NutriCycle System installations.
  2. Get a Concept Proposal.
    If a NutriCycle System sounds good for you or your project, call John Hanson to discuss the details. Mr. Hanson will prepare, at no charge, a "Concept Proposal, NutriCycle System" describing how the system is likely to work on your site. The Proposal will also include estimates of all costs.
  3. Contact Your Health Officials
    Show the "Concept Proposal, NutriCycle System" to your health officials. They may say: "We will approve this system if you pass a special perc test and give us a Plan" (that's good); or "Here are our concerns about this system" (that's ok); or "No" (that's bad). Mr. Hanson may be able to provide additional information, and/or talk to the health officials directly to resolve differences. For a list of health officials that have approved NutriCycle Systems, go to Approving Authorities.
  4. Pass a Perc Test
    After conditional approval of the Concept Proposal, the preferred location of the graywater system must pass a "shallow" perc test. Mr. Hanson will track the health officials' procedures and regulations to assure that what "passes" are complimentary to the NutriCycle System.
  5. Get a Plan
    Following perc approval, have NutriCycle Systems proceed with a detailed Plan for your site. The purpose for the Plan is for both health department approval, and proper installation. The fee for the Plan is specified in the Concept Proposal. Mr. Hanson will adjust the Plan as needed for health department approval.
  6. Receive a Final Quotation
    NutriCycle Systems will provide a Quotation based on the Plan as approved by the health officials.
  7. Proceed With Your Nutrient Recycling Project
    NutriCycle Systems will be available as needed to answer all questions concerning the installation, operations, and maintenance of your system.