Our Guide to Your Septic System is being updated by author Tai Stills and graphic artist Nina Moore. One of a series of environmental brochures published by the VWC Environmental Committee, it will be available in early January. The Guide provides an excellent description of HOW a septic system operates, from sink and toilet to groundwater. It provides specific information for having a healthy septic system that will not the environment – plus gives the warning signs for maintenance and/or replacement. It will be available online as well as in print.

Other brochures we have produced and are available include one on the San Lorenzo River Watershed, one on Non-Point Source Pollution and one on Erosion, plus a cartoon piece on stopping cigarette butt pollution. You can contact Environmental Committee Chair Nancy Macy for copies. nbbm@cruzio.com or 338-6578.