Septic Systems

Bradford County
Bradford County Conservation District - Anthony Liguori, Project Leader
RR 5, Box 5030C
Towanda, PA 18848
(570) 265-5539 x114
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,900 Audience: Residents with septic systems, private water supplies, special interest groups, elementary school children
Groundwater and Its Place and Affect on the Chesapeake Bay
The district purchased groundwater flow models (EnviroScape® and enVision) to illustrate how human activity within a watershed, whether it be septic system installation or maintenance, well construction or placement, or practices around a sink hole or well head, can impact water quality within an aquifer.
Program Year: 05/06

Dauphin County
Dauphin County Conservation District - Jeremy Trexel, Project Leader
1451 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA 17018
(717) 921-8100
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,300 Audience: public
Private Well and On-Lot Septic Workshops
The workshops educated citizens about the care and maintenance of private well and on-lot septic systems with emphasis on drinking water quality and nonpoint source pollution issues.
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Program Year: 04/05

Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Greg Reinke, Project Leader
216 N. Second St.
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547
Mini-Grant Funds: $303.60 Audience: Homeowners, Septic System Repair Personnel
Septic System Care and Maintenance Handbook
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve Chesapeake Bay through providing a Septic System Handbook.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs pollution, Chesapeake Bay, role septic system maintenance plays, role audience plays in making a positive difference; Target audience improves septic system maintenance practices.
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Program Year: 07/08

Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Greg Reineke, Project Leader
216 N. Second St.
McConnellsburg, PA 17238
717-485-3547 X 120
Mini-Grant Funds: $800 Audience: Township officials, county Commissioners, sewage enforcement officers, and septage haulers, general public
OLDS Management
The purpose of this workshop was to provide an opportunity for township officials, county commissioners, the PA DEP, septage haulers, sewage enforcement officials, RCAP Solutions, and the general public to come together to discuss on-lot sewage management in Fulton County.
Program Year: 06/07

Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Greg Reineke, Project Leader
216 N. Second Street
McConnellsburg, PA 17233
(717) 485-3547 x120
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,499.86 Audience: Homeowners
On-Lot Wastewater Treatment Education Project
The district held a public meeting and created a brochure to educate citizens about proper operation and maintenance of on-lot septic systems.
Program Year: 05/06

York County
York County Conservation District - Gary Peacock, Project Leader
118 Pleasant Acres Rd.
York, PA 17402
(717) 840-7430
Mini-Grant Funds: $2,500 Audience: Homeowners
This OLDS House - Managing your on-lot disposal system
Description: Reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve Chesapeake Bay through providing an Education Program linking septic systems, nonpoint source pollution and the Chesapeake Bay.
Expected Outcomes: Target audience increases knowledge of NPs pollution, local watershed(s), role septic system management plays, role audience plays in making a positive difference; Target audience implements septic system best management practices.
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Program Year: 07/08

Mini-Grant Funds: $1,770 Audience: Residents
This OLDS House: Managing Your On-Lot Disposal System
The district developed a comprehensive booklet to inform local residents about the importance of proper septic management in nonpoint source pollution control.
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Program Year: 05/06

Mini-Grant Funds: $1,543 Audience: public
Managing Your On-Lot Septic System Workshop
"Managing Your On-Lot Disposal System" is public outreach program designed to assist and educate homeowners at no cost about proper septic system design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Program Year: 04/05

Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000 Audience: local homeowners
Managing Your On-Lot Disposal System Workshop for Homeowners
Provided free to local homeowners, the workshop provides practical information on designing, installing, operating and maintaining residential septic systems. The overall goal was to enhance watershed conservation, education and stewardship.
Program Year: 03/04

Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000 Audience: local homeowners
Managing Your Residential Septic System Workshop
Provided free of charge to local homeowners, the workshop provided current, practical information on designing, installing, operating and maintaining septic systems for individual, residential dwellings. The overall goal was to enhance watershed conservation, education and stewardship.
Program Year: 2003