Septic systems are the unsung heroes of public health, treating wastewater for roughly one in five U.S. homes. 

When functioning properly, your septic system safely filters dangerous bacteria, viruses, and excess nutrients out of household sewage before recycling the water back into the environment. 

The Barry County Health Department helps ensure onsite septic systems are sized and designed to allow for proper treatment of wastewater to protect our community by permitting new systems, replacement systems and repairs. 

To protect your household, community and the environment around you contact the Barry County Health Department at 417-847-2114 before repairing, replacing or installing a septic system.

Publisher’s note: This article is courtesy of Barry County Health Department, located at 90 Barry County Drive in Cassville. The Department may be reached at 417-847-2114.