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Examples of the “how to do it” topics in the assessment include:

• Site assessment: Protecting water quality around your home

• Storm water management: Reducing pollutants in runoff

• Protecting rainwater for use and re-use

• Drinking water well management

• Household waste- . water Septic systems and other treatment methods

• Managing household hazardous products

• Yard and garden care

• Liquid fuels: Safe management of gasoline, heating oil, diesel

• and other fuels

• Managing household waste: Preventing, reusing, recycling and

• composting

The workbook, called “Home*A*Syst,” was developed for homeowners in rural environments, and thus it is highly appropriate for Rappahannock County homesteads, whether you live on a farm or on a small lot in a rural village.

Mac Saphir has lived in Gid Brown Hollow in addition to many other places in Virginia and around the world. Along with his work in Caroline County, he serves on the Rappahannock Basin Summit Committee and several other state and regional organizations that protect water quality and educate the public.

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