{"id":5197,"date":"2021-07-20T10:36:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T14:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt-draft\/?page_id=5197"},"modified":"2023-03-07T14:26:43","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T19:26:43","slug":"homeowners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/homeowners\/","title":{"rendered":"Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \"><h1>Why care about septic systems?<\/h1>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Public Health Benefits:<\/strong> Properly designed and functioning septic systems reduce the risk of disease transmission and human exposure to pathogens and other contaminants, protecting drinking water, surface water and shellfish beds from contamination.<\/li><li><strong>&nbsp;Environmental Benefits: <\/strong>Wastewater moving through septic systems recharges groundwater and replenishes aquifers, while reduce wastewater pollutants entering surface and groundwater.<\/li><li><strong>Economic Benefits: <\/strong>Individual and community-based septic systems help communities reduce large infrastructure and energy costs involved in wastewater collection and treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Malfunctioning septic systems are currently the second greatest threat to groundwater quality in the United States. Systems that are neglected, improperly maintained and overused and can cost homeowners tens of thousands of dollars to replace. Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/septic\/septic-systems-overview\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/septic\/septic-systems-overview\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \"><h1>Join our mailing list!<\/h1>\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdue-U04NJx7kqI2r4QKZkLSZB6en7TA4vhSjRGKxXE7OwnCQ\/viewform\" title=\"\">Sign Up<\/a>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/homeowners\/understanding-septic-systems\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2062\/Conv-septic-system-500x333-2.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"diagram of septic tank, distribution box and drainfield over groundwater\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Understanding your Septic System<\/h2><p><br>Curious about septic systems and how they work?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">About system components &amp; function<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/homeowners\/finding-a-professional\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2062\/morgan-von-gunten-G-YbAOA6qqQ-unsplash-500x333-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"person in hard hat looking through laser level on tripod\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Finding a Wastewater Professional<\/h2><p>Need to hire someone to inspect, maintain, replace or install your septic system?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Tips &amp; Contact Lists\n\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/homeowners\/resources\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2062\/sincerely-media-IIIr1Hu6aY-unsplash-500x333-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Library shelves\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Resources\n\n\n<\/h2><p><br>Looking for print-outs, information on current regulations and other resources?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Tips, Factsheets &amp; Regulations<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/homeowners\/maintaining-septic-systems\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2062\/Pumping-tank-500x333-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"gloved hands holding green septic pumpout hose with work gloved hands holding handle of tool\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Maintaining your Septic System<\/h2><p>What are some ways to take care of your septic system so it continues to function properly for a long time?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Inspections, Pumpouts &amp; Best Practices<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/water-quality-programs\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2062\/alvis-taurens-U79R_Fcnemk-unsplash-500x333-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"Old well with bucket in foreground; pond and shore in background\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Info about Wells, Surface Water &amp; Stormwater<\/h2><p>Have questions about drinking water wells or stormwater, or interested in monitoring local water quality?<br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Other CE Programs<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/upcoming-events\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/owt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2062\/PXL_20220331_192704306.MP-1-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2><p>Interested in attending an open house or another event to learn more about septic system function and care?  <br><br><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Upcoming events<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/coopext\/\">URI Cooperative Extension Program<\/a>, the New England Onsite Wastewater and Training Program &amp; Center has been sharing science-based information on septic systems with a variety of stakeholders for over two decades! 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