It doesn’t matter where in the United States you choose to build your off-grid homestead, you will need to have a septic system. To be frank, there is nowhere in the US that will legally allow you to live and not have a system for getting rid of your waste. Counties don’t want dangerous waste to seep into waterways and pollute the area. That means it is necessary to have a plan for an off-grid sewer system for your homestead. Here are a few resources we love for sewer options:

*Make sure you check with your county’s specific regulations on sewer systems