Meet Your Instructor

Eric Severson, Ph.D.
Extension Associate, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Director, Wastewater Training Program
edsevers@ncsu.edu

Experience/Background:
Erik joined the NCSU Extension faculty in 2018. He has over 24 years of experience in evaluating soils with respect to onsite wastewater systems in Virginia and North Carolina.

Certifications
• NC Licensed Soil Scientist, # 1275
• Grade IV Installer and Inspector (NCOWCICB), #5767-I

Media/Publications:
Septic Systems: The Underground Cost of North Carolina’s Growth – NC State University CSS News (2023)

Fertilizer Use – North Carolina Agricultural Chemicals Manual (2023)

Investigate Before You Invest – SoilFacts (2020)