Home*A*Syst Teleconference

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Length of Video: 1 hour

Home* A*Syst is a program designed to help consumers identify and address pollution and health risks in home or on their property. Examples of risks include poorly maintained septic or sewage systems, leaky fuel tanks, lead pipes, fertilizers, pesticides, and hazardous household products, lead based paints, faulty heating and cooling systems, and indoor air pollution.

Produced by Penn State University (2000) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, GreenWorks.tv and Envirothon Coordinators

Presenters: Cathy F. Bowen, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education
Fran Koch, PA Department of Environmental Protection

Get Involved:
Pennsylvania Envirothon - May 21-22, 2001
Current Status:
65 counties participate
450 schools
15,000 high school students

Learn More:
Additional information about Home*A*Syst can be found at http://www.wisc.edu/farmasyst/

Pennsylvania Envirothon Office
Phone: 814-623-7900, ext. 111

National Envirothon website

League of Women Voters

PA Association of Conservation Districts

Canaan Valley Institute

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Choose: Individuals and Families Ideas for preventing pollution at home

PA Rural Water Association
1-800-653-PRWA
Provides technical assistance for community water systems and waste water systems.