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Although your septic system may work well during dry weather, too much water from flooding or heavy rains can cause problems.

About 25 percent of all housing units in Pennsylvania use on-lot septic systems for the treatment and disposal of household wastewater.

Determine how much water you currently use and the amount of water and money you could save by installing water-conserving devices.

Microplastic pollution is not a new problem. However, in recent years, the public has become more aware, and scientists are studying the seriousness of the situation.

Information for contractors to properly build an infiltration surface; the soil surface where stormwater or wastewater is expected to enter the soil profile.

This publication helps farmers evaluate groundwater and surface water protection related to milkhouse wastewater conditions and management practices.

Though it has been around since the times of ancient tribes, biochar is only recently becoming a popular topic of discussion among modern home gardeners, commercial farmers, land managers, and wastewater treatment operators.

Two-page fact sheet that discusses plastic and why its overuse is a problem, defines what microplastics are, and provides tips to reduce our use of plastics.

Parts of Pennsylvania were drenched with heavy rains and flooded streams recently. In addition to drying out wet basements, there are few important things that rural Pennsylvanian's might want to pay special attention to.

A properly designed, installed, and maintained on-lot sewage disposal system can provide years of trouble-free service.

Este artículo describe qué son las bacterias coliformes, de dónde vienen y cómo eliminarlas del agua potable.

For those that use an on-lot septic system for home wastewater treatment, what we flush down the toilet can have negative impacts on the functioning of the system.

A hands-on, inquiry based activity kit that helps older youth and adults learn about water quality issues in small watersheds and the decision making processes that go into improving those water quality issues.

Nearly one-third of Pennsylvania residents rely on private household waste treatment systems. Maintenance of these systems is the responsibility of the homeowner.

Dr. Rachel Brennan from Penn State talks about Endocrine Disrupting Compounds and how they can be removed using new technologies.

This webinar describes basic septic system functions, components, reasons for failures, and steps to prevent failures.

Acid rain and acid mine drainage have polluted thousands of miles of Pennsylvania streams with acid water. This publication explains the chemistry of streams and treatment objections and guidelines.

This webinar explores the impacts of spray irrigation on nearby temporary wetlands, also known as vernal pools.

This webinar will help you learn about plastic pollution in streams, lakes and oceans and ways to reduce it.

The Master Watershed Steward Program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who, in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations.

Dave Yoxtheimer provides a summary of data on groundwater impacts from Shale Gas Drilling.

Dave Yoxtheimer discusses the management of both freshwater and wastewater related to shale gas drilling operations.

This footprint calculator will educate users about their consumption of EDC-containing products and help them to identify ways to reduce their footprint.

This video covers water's journey through the shale gas drilling and production processes in the Mid-Atlantic region and targets the 6th–9th grade level.

The video provides information on the importance of water conservation and offers tips on reducing your water usage.