Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency
Domestic Wastewater Program

The Domestic Wastewater Program (DWWP) is under the Surface and Groundwater Protection Department of the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency. The NNEPA is an independent entity of the Executive Branch of the Navajo Nation. DWWP is responsible for protecting water sources and environment of the Navajo Nation. NNDWWP was adopted on April 29, 2010 and has become effective from the same date.

Navajo Nation Domestic Wastewater Database and summary:

There are approximately 36, 700 septic tanks and drain fields and 263 Community Sewer Lagoons in Navajo Nation. Most of the community lagoons are being operated and maintained by Navajo Technical Utility Authority (NTUA). Community individual homeowners are responsible for operation and maintenance of septic tanks and drain fields.

Design Review and Permit Program:

Forms:

  1. Application for Wastewater Construction Permit
  2. Fee Schedule for the Construction Permit
  3. Construction Completion Report
  4. Permit Extension Request Form
  5. Application for Operating Permit
  6. Fee Schedule for Operating Permit

Operators Certifications

Training its DWWRP news and calendar

Conferences