Bill Aims To Help Some Communities With Failing Septic Systems, But More Need Support
1:10 According to the Indiana Department of Health, every year more than 20,000 septic systems need to be repaired or replaced. Failing septic systems can leak wastewater into local streams and lakes. It can also get into drinking water wells and make people sick. Extending new water and sewer lines can be expensive. “We regularly receive requests for main extensions. We’ll do the numbers. Unfortunately it’s too expensive for those individuals to be able to afford to pay those in developed areas where the costs are often high," said Justin Schneider, director of consumer affairs for Ind...