"You can keep your septic system running day-after-day, year-after-year. First published in 1984, Country Plumbing, in its initial edition, went through eight printings and has educated and entertained thousands of country dwellers who live beyond the reach of public sewer systems. Now, with the new appendix by Mike Haupt, this edition contains information about of the more recent developments in the world of private sewage treatment facilities. Even in restricted areas such as waterfront properties or small lots, you can live without a public sewer hook-up and still be a good steward of the environment." --,Page 4 of cover.