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ENRI Task Force - On-site Wastewater Treatment in Kentucky

An estimated 45% of Kentucky's household do not have access to public sewer systems. These households must rely upon some type of on-site wastewater treatment system to dispose of their household wastewater. To learn more about wastewater and on-site treatment systems, a variety of publications have been developed through the Cooperative Extension Service. Follow the links below to access these publications.

• As a Citizen, What Do You Know about Wastewater - basic information
• Septic Systems for Homeowners - technical guidelines
• Maintaining Conventional Septic Systems - technical guidelines
• Alternatives to Traditional Septic Systems - basic information and comparisons
• Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and Other Treatment Methods - self-assessment
• What is a Septic System and How Does it Work? - basic explanation
• The Do's and Don'ts of Taking Care of a Septic System - basic tips
• Your Septic System Isn't Working Right? - basic questions and hints
• Water Pollution from Sewage - How Does it Affect My Health? - basic information