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A summary of 62 selected public health indicators
Septic System Corrections 
Environmental
Indicator: Correction of Septic System Failure
Definition: Percent of identified on-site sewage system failures with corrective action initiated within two weeks.
Why is this important: On-site sewage systems, commonly called septic systems, treat and dispose of sewage on the site where it is created. It is important to correct on-site sewage system (OSS) failures when first detected to prevent surface and ground water contamination and risk to public health.
Where are we: In 2008 in Spokane County, there were 91 on-site sewage systems with a failure. Of those, 100% initiated corrective action within the first two weeks. The proportion of Spokane County OSS failures with adequate correction was significantly higher that of Washington State in 2008. |
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| Data Source | LPHI, 2008 |
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| Geography | Spokane County | 100% (96-100) |
| WA | 95% (94-96) | |
| U.S. | Not avail |
Data Source: Washington State Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health.
Spokane Regional Health District
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