Assessing Homeowner Perspectives and Barriers to Maintenance of On-Lot Septic Systems in Rural Pennsylvania
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Results of a study surveying septic system users in Pennsylvania in 2024 and 2025 to assess whether residents follow current maintenance guidelines, to examine barriers and needs for proper maintenance, and to evaluate water contaminants in private water sources. Features statistics including age of systems, pumping frequency, and contaminant detection frequencies of water samples, including drinking water.
Author(s)
Faith A. Kibuye, Andy Yencha, Susan Boser
Date
06/2026
Organization
Center for Rural Pennsylvania
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Environmental health
· Infrastructure
· Public health
· Statistics and data
· Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention
· Pennsylvania