Wastewater from dog kennels and veterinary clinics is not included in most septic regulations. Septic system sizing in state and local regulations is based on research of typical flows and wastewater characteristics from domestic residences. In some jurisdictions, waste from these types of facilities may be covered under animal waste regulations or prohibited from going into a septic system.A septic system receiving animal waste is considered by the Environmental Protection Agency to be a Class V system. There are no specific EPA rules dealing with animal facilities whose wastewater goes into a septic system, although the EPA does require that
