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This fact sheet describes why it is critical to have a septic system inspected by a certified inspector before purchasing a property.

Results of a 2006 Penn State study on the condition of septic systems statewide, funded by a grant from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.

Major repairs or replacement of septic system and drinking water wells can be costly, but there are sources of financial assistance for homeowners.

Information for contractors to properly build an infiltration surface; the soil surface where stormwater or wastewater is expected to enter the soil profile.

This article describes what coliform bacteria are, where they come from and how to remove them from drinking water.

Although your septic system may work well during dry weather, too much water from flooding or heavy rains can cause problems.

Determine how much water you currently use and the amount of water and money you could save by installing water-conserving devices.

Microplastic pollution is not a new problem. However, in recent years, the public has become more aware, and scientists are studying the seriousness of the situation.

Properly designed and installed septic systems can provide years of trouble-free service when following the correct operation and maintenance steps.

This article discusses the components of conventional septic systems and how septic systems treat wastewater.

Parts of Pennsylvania were drenched with heavy rains and flooded streams recently. In addition to drying out wet basements, there are few important things that rural Pennsylvanian's might want to pay special attention to.

Why plastic overuse is a problem, defines what microplastics are, and provides tips to reduce our use of plastics.

Results of a three-year research project that investigated how agronomic biosolids utilization has affected soil and crop quality.

Application of sewage sludge to farmland has been a common practice in Pennsylvania for many years and allows this material to be recycled, rather than incinerated or disposed of in landfills.

At first reading, regulatory language often is difficult to understand because it is written to be technically accurate and legally precise.

About 25 percent of all housing units in Pennsylvania use on-lot septic systems for the treatment and disposal of household wastewater.

For those who use an on-lot septic system for home wastewater treatment, flushing things that shouldn't go down the toilet can negatively impact the system's functioning.

Este artículo describe qué son las bacterias coliformes, de dónde vienen y cómo eliminarlas del agua potable.

Septic tanks should be inspected and pumped on a regular basis to prevent malfunctions.

This publication helps farmers evaluate groundwater and surface water protection related to milkhouse wastewater conditions and management practices.

A hands-on, inquiry based activity kit that helps older youth and adults learn about water quality issues in small watersheds and the decision making processes that go into improving those water quality issues.

The Master Watershed Steward Program provides extensive training in watershed management to volunteers who, in return, educate the community about watershed stewardship based on university research and recommendations.

This footprint calculator will educate users about their consumption of EDC-containing products and help them to identify ways to reduce their footprint.

Using publicly available information, we attempt to track and quantify current water use through the stages of the gas well development process.

Water quality credit trading is a tool for reducing the cost of controlling nutrients and sediments that severely impact streams, rivers, lakes, and estuaries.