Building a Tiny House? Where Does the Waste Go?

Cute little homes on wheels are all the rage today, but while the DIY TV shows talk about low cost and mobility, they seldom hint at how wastewater is handled by the homeowners.

Jan 05, 2023 | by Jim Anderson and David Gustafson |

Onsite Septic System Planning Regulations

Tiny House — This example of a tiny house was on display at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair in Wisconsin. These homes are gaining in popularity, but builders need to consider the appropriate onsite system for them. (Photo by Jim Kneiszel)

Recently, Jim’s daughter and son-in-law were looking for a house to purchase to start their new life together. As they went through the process, they watched all the programs about house hunting on the cable TV channels. This is something Jim and his wife would probably never watch on their own, but they took a look so they could contribute to the conversation.One of the programs was about the latest lifestyle rage — tiny houses. These are homes of 500 square feet or less, often as small as 200 square feet. It is amazing how a builder can pack all

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