What is your full name?

Closed to responses

What is your home address?

Existing Sanitary Sewer System

What type of wastewater system do you currently use?

Septic tank and inground drain field
Septic tank and above ground system (ex. Mound)
Septic tank and Advanced Treatment Unit (ex. Eljen system)
Other
Not Sure
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How satisfied are you with your home's current wastewater treatment system?

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Have you experienced any of the following issues with your Chatham County home in the past 3 years? (Check all that apply)

Sewage backups inside the house
Standing water, soggy ground, or very green areas over the drain field
Strong sewage odors
Septic tank pumping more than once a year
No issues
Other
Closed to responses

Have flooding or rising groundwater levels affected your property's septic system?

Yes, significantly
Yes, occasionally
No
Not sure
Closed to responses

Please describe the issues you've had with flooding or rising groundwater levels.

Closed for Comments

Have you experienced any issues with your home's current system in the past 5 years (e.g., backups, repairs, needed inspections)?

Yes
No
Closed to responses

Tell us about the issues you experienced with your home's current system in the past 5 years (e.g., backups, repairs, needed inspections).

Closed for Comments

Proposed Sanitary Sewer System

Do you support the construction of a new sanitary wastewater sewer system and treatment facility to replace the aging septic systems in your area?

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The estimated one-time cost to connect to the new sewer system—including the connection fee and necessary plumbing improvements—could range up to $15,000 per household. It is possible that this amount could be paid upfront or through a financing plan. Would you be willing and able to pay this amount (either upfront or through a financing plan)?

Yes, I could pay the full amount upfront
Yes, if a financing/payment plan is available
No, the cost is too high for me
Unsure / need more information
Other
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Please select the highest amount you believe you would be willing and able to contribute toward this project (either as a lump sum or in installments):

$0-$1,000
$1,001–$2,000
$2,001–$5,000
$5,001–$10,000
$10,001–$15,000
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A monthly sewer bill (in addition to a one-time connection fee) will be required to fund the ongoing operation and maintenance cost of any new sewer systems. Are you willing to pay a monthly sewer bill to improve wastewater treatment and management as well as improve environmental protection?

Yes
No
Closed to responses

Environmental and Community Impact; Final Thoughts

The water quality of our receiving streams, wetlands, marshes, and waterways is protected by the appropriate treatment of wastewater in our communities. How important is it to you to protect the water quality and the environment adjacent to your neighborhood from failing septic systems?

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What are your primary concerns or questions about this proposed sanitary sewer project for your community? (Select all that apply)

Cost of connection
Ongoing affordability to residents
Environmental impacts in and near your community
Construction disruption
Access to your property
Plumbing changes inside your home
Loss of property features (trees, landscaping, etc.)
Lack of information
Other
Closed to responses
MAR 24

Whitemarsh Island Septic Conversion Meeting #2 (Frank Murray Community Center)

Tue, Mar 24 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
125 Wilmington Island Rd, Savannah, GA 31410, USA Map

Chatham County Department of Engineering and Chatham County Health Department are holding public meetings to introduce possible septic system conversion efforts for Whitemarsh Island.

MAR 2

Whitemarsh Island Septic Conversion Meeting #1 (Islands Library)

Mon, Mar 2 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
50 Johnny Mercer Boulevard, Savannah, GA, USA Map

Chatham County Department of Engineering and Chatham County Health Department are holding public meetings to introduce possible septic system conversion efforts for Whitemarsh Island.