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2023-12-05 A Clean Environment

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High E. coli levels can be caused by a variety of factors, including:<br />

Storm drains<br />

& rivers<br />

Septic<br />

systems E<br />

E. coli<br />

Causes<br />

Domestic and<br />

wild animals<br />

Birds<br />

Groundwater<br />

Swimmers<br />

RECOMMENDATION<br />

Individuals perform simple actions<br />

to have a positive impact on E.<br />

coli levels in surface waters and<br />

improve beach water quality.<br />

E<br />

Septic systems are tanks that<br />

are underground and watertight.<br />

These systems are designed<br />

to provide primary wastewater<br />

treatment by holding wastewater<br />

long enough to allow solids to<br />

separate from oil and grease<br />

before being dispersed into soil<br />

where it is naturally filtered.

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