The Hancock County Health Department regulates county septic systems. Failing septic systems have a negative impact on water quality. For more information on how to properly maintain your septic system:
Rain Gardens
A rain garden is a planted depression that allows rainwater runoff from areas like roofs and driveways to be absorbed by the soil or evaporated back into the air. This reduces runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground or return to the atmosphere as opposed to flowing into storm drains and surface waters. To learn more about building your own rain garden: