Will the amnesty program, which ended Dec. 31, 1997, be reinstated?
No. The WaDE program now follows a self-reporting policy drafted by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which is similar to an amnesty program. Home and business owners with on-site septic systems who report themselves or cooperate during WaDE surveys will get more than the usual 30 days to correct their violations as long as they continue to work with the local health department to get a permit and install a properly repaired septic system.
