Solutions for a
Fresh Start

Septic & Wastewater Solutions (SWS) is a nonprofit born from Hurricane Helene, delivering clean, safe, and scalable systems to put families back in their homes.

Who we are

Born from Hurricane Helene, built by neighbors, powered by resilience.

At Septic & Wastewater Solutions (SWS), we believe every family deserves safe, reliable sanitation. Our work began in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, when communities needed urgent septic recovery — and it has since grown into a mission to protect public health and restore dignity.

Over time, SWS has grown from boots-on-the-ground emergency response into a structured, scalable model that connects families with inspectors, contractors, and vital funding. Today, we are more than a nonprofit — we are a coalition of locals working to rebuild homes, create jobs, and strengthen long-term resilience across rural communities.

Our Sponsors & Partners

Funding Ready. Homes Waiting.

The Crisis

A hidden disaster keeping families from returning home.

Thousands of homes across Western North Carolina remain uninhabitable — not because of storm damage, but because septic systems were damaged, failed, or built illegally. Without functioning wastewater systems, homes are legally condemned, even when structurally safe.
Our Vision

To build resilient septic infrastructure across Western North Carolina, ensuring that no family is displaced due to wastewater failure.

Our Mission

To inspect, repair, and rebuild septic systems using local licensed professionals — creating jobs, restoring homes, and securing long-term resilience.

Why Choose us

Trusted Septic Recovery Solutions for Safer Communities

Professional state-licensed inspections

Ensuring compliance with state regulations through expert assessments.

Expertise

Septic system repairs & replacements

Ensuring compliance with state regulations through expert assessments.

Accountability

Guidance through Grants , Loans & Permits.

Navigating FEMA , grants , loans permits and paperwork with the aid of our professional staff.

Community
Efficiency

Fast Response

Our streamlined approach allows for quick inspections, repairs, and replacements, reducing downtime and restoring homes without unnecessary delays.

Future Protection

We create sustainable septic programs that safeguard families, reduce FEMA burden, and protect communities against future wastewater challenges.

Resilience

Let’s Put People Back in Their Homes

SWS is here to coordinate the chaos. We’ve lived it. We’ve built the model. We’re ready to take this system to every impacted mountain county in North Carolina.

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Our Current Projects

Projects Creating Impact in Communities

Yancey County Recovery Pilot

Surveying 180+ homes and coordinating septic repairs for disaster-impacted families.

Multi-County Expansion Planning

Working with five counties to launch scalable septic recovery programs.

Local Network Development

Building a workforce of licensed professionals across 12+ counties for septic recovery.

Testimonials

What Families & Partners Say

Real voices from the community remind us why this work matters. From residents to contractors to county leaders, their stories reflect the impact of SWS in rebuilding homes, restoring hope, and creating lasting resilience.
Get in touch

Nute Nicholson
Septic & Wastewater Solutions

Let’s do this right — with local hands, local control, and a system that works long after the headlines fade.

Location

1016 Burnsville NC 28714

septicwastewatersolutions@gmail.com

828-208-4889

Septic & Wastewater Solutions

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