Understanding Challenges to Septic System Maintenance in New York State Watersheds
Photo: Sharon Moran
Goals
Our research project seeks to learn about your understanding of septic systems in specific New York communities. This will help identify where support can be offered and improvements can be made. We hope to use what we learn to help future NYS programs and planning initiatives.
Locations
The project is focused on two main study areas:
the Lower Seneca River watershed (surrounding Skaneateles Lake) in Central NY
the Peconic River & Shelter Island Sound-Gardiners Bay watersheds on Long Island
How to Participate
Our online survey and focus groups are currently closed.
If you are interested in taking our survey or speaking with us, please email us nysepticstudy@gmail.com.
Methods
Surveys
Are you a septic system owner? Do you maintain your system? What are your concerns?
Interviews
Do you work in the wastewater industry or in connection with septic systems?
Focus Groups
Are you a septic system owner? Hear from your neighbors and discuss your concerns.
We'd like to hear about your experience and perspectives.
Dr. Sharon Moran
Associate Professor,
Dept. of Environmental Studies at SUNY ESF
Mackenzie Gregg
MS Student, Graduate Program in Environmental Science at SUNY ESF
Partial funding for this research is provided by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.