Interpreting L-THIA's Results: Water Conservation

Water conservation efforts can be an important NPS pollution prevention tool:

Homeowners can significantly reduce the volume of wastewater discharged to home septic systems and sewage treatment plants by conserving water.

Decreasing water usage can help prevent septic systems from overloading and contaminating ground water and surface water. (Seventy-five percent of drainfield failures are due to hydraulic overloading.)