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New UF/IFAS publication: Managing impacts of flooding, groundwater rise on septic systems
January 16, 2024
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection estimates the state has more than 2 million septic systems. If an owner does not properly maintain one, it poses an environmental threat to the state’s drinking water. Besides regular maintenance, ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Flooding, Groundwater Level Rise, Mary Lusk, Septic Systems, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences