ISTS Management & Tracking Database

The ISTS Management & Tracking Database is sponsored by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. The purpose of the ISTS Management & Tracking Database Application is to provide local governments an efficient means of managing the on-site individual sewage treatment systems (i.e., septic systems) located in their jurisdiction.

The ISTS Management & Tracking Database Application is a generic database system, developed using Microsoft Access 97. The application is provided to local governments, at no charge, and should be used by local governments to manage ISTS located in their jurisdiction, in accordance with Metropolitan Council's Water Resources Plan.

For more on-line information related to Individual Sewage Treatment Systems, check out the following links:

Map of Septic Systems in Twin Cities Area

Non-point Pollution Information

U of M Extension Service - Sewage Treatment Information

If you have any questions, please contact Jack Frost via e-mail jack.frost@metc.state.mn.us or via telephone at 651-602-1078.

ISTS Management & Tracking Database The ISTS versions below are identical except for the county's Property ID Number format. Each file also includes the ISTS user training manual.
Anoka ZIP Format	Carver ZIP Format	Dakota ZIP Format
Hennepin ZIP Format	Ramsey ZIP Format	Scott ZIP Format
	Washington ZIP Format
ZIP Format Information

Users should note that the ISTS Management & Tracking Database available above is not modifiable. If you wish to download a modifiable version, please contact Jack Frost via e-mail jack.frost@metc.state.mn.us or via telephone at 651-602-1078

Utilities for the ISTS Database These are native Access97 .MDE databases. They will only run if they are placed in Access97's working directory and the working copy of ISTSMaT.MDE is also located in the working directory.
Anoka MDE File	Carver MDE File	Dakota MDE File
Hennepin MDE File	Ramsey MDE File	Scott MDE File
	Washington MDE File

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