In Part 1 of Reducing Health Advisories, we discussed how owners of septic systems could develop a management plan to reduce such health advisories. In Part 2 we look at another option for septic system owners – converting to the local sewer ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources
Last week, Hurricane Ian ripped through Florida, dumping and causing historic flooding. While many in the state have a long road to recovery ahead, many Floridians are beginning to clean-up storm damage. Was your private well or septic system ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation
Algae blooms have received significant attention in the media -- and for good reason. These blooms cause serious environmental harm to water, wildlife, and ecosystem health. Plants, fish, and other animals can die. For some of Florida’s most ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Water
What is Gray Water? The exact definition of gray water varies from state to state, but generally includes any household wastewater other than that which comes in direct contact with human waste (such as water used for toilet flushing) or that ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterOne third of homes in Florida rely on septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), to treat and dispose of household wastewater, which includes wastewater from bathrooms, kitchen sinks and laundry machines. When properly ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & Life