Home *A* Syst Is a 3-Step Process

Step 1:

Worksheets help you assess the ground water pollution potential of your homestead structures and activities. Corresponding fact sheets provide additional information. You select the appropriate fact/worksheets from the topics listed under the Fact Worksheets on the left. Upon completion of a workseet, be sure to print the summary sheet in order to complete Worksheet B.

Step 2:

A separate site evaluation (Worksheet A) helps you assess how soil and geologic features affect the ground-water pollution potential on your homestead.

Step 3:

An overall evaluation (Worksheet B) combines the results of steps 1 and 2, allowing you to:

  • Inventory all potential sources of contamination.
  • Compare potential contamination sources to see where improvements are needed most.
  • Determine where to spend your time and money most effectively to protect the ground water that provides your drinking water.

You may need help getting information about site characteristics on your homestead. Worksheet A will provide suggestions on where to obtain information on the soils and geology of your homestead. Otherwise, you should be able to complete the worksheets yourself. Plan on spending about 15 to 30 minutes to complete each worksheet you select. Worksheets A and B will take additional time, as will reading the management information provided with each fact/worksheet.