Crossposted from Public Health Insider

When you think of the public health department, you might think of vaccines, clinics, and disease tracking — you probably don’t think of septic systems. But where our wastewater goes and how it gets treated is foundational to public health!

This installment of Portraits of Public Health features one of our septic experts, Beau, who shares his passion for the importance of septic systems in protecting public health, safeguarding the environment, and allowing a property to function as a home. Read more.