August 3, 2015 — The notion that septic tanks prevent fecal bacteria from seeping into rivers and lakes simply doesn’t hold water, says a 2015 study. A team of water detectives has discovered freshwater contamination stemming from septic systems.
Septic tanks aren’t keeping feces out of rivers, lakes
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