08/21/2023
Did you know maintaining your septic system not only protects surface waterbodies and groundwater, but also protects your health and your investment in your home?
Poorly or untreated household wastewater can contaminate groundwater and waterways which poses a danger to drinking water and the environment. Typical pollutants found in household wastewater include chemicals, nutrients, and disease-causing bacteria and viruses.
A properly designed, constructed, and maintained system can provide long term effective treatment of household wastewater which can protect water quality.
That’s why Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2) includes this as a recommendation for municipalities developing a Drinking Water Source Protection Plan.
To learn more strategies to protect your drinking water visit https://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/115250.html.
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