If you have questions or need help with programming related to rural wastewater (e.g., septic system issues) contact the ENRI Task Force at waterquality@uky.edu. Below are publications available to use in county programming.

Extension Publications

Septic System Maintenance: Care and Feeding of Your System (HENV-501)

Septic System Failure and Environmental Impacts (HENV-502)

Septic Tanks: The Primary Treatment Device of Septic Systems (HENV-503)

Importance of Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic Systems (HENV-504)

Impacts of Additives on Septic System Performance (HENV-505)

Turfgrass Color: Indicator of Septic System Performance (HENV-506)

Flood Conditions and Your Septic System (HENV-507)

Landscaping Septic Systems with Native Plants (HENV-508)

How Water Use Impacts Septic System Performance (HENV-509)