While not exactly sexy, this is an interesting item from a data and public health perspective. According to research from the NAHB’s Economics analysis of the Survey of Construction (SOC), about 9% of new single-family homes started in 2017 were served by individual wells and more than 16% have private septic systems. Interestingly, New England has the highest occurrence of septic systems and wells in the nation. The SOC classifies community or shared water supply/wells as public water rather than individual wells. Nationally, more than 9% of new single-family homes started in 2017 are served by individual wells, and the remaining vast majority of new homes are served by a public water system, including community or shared water supply/wells. Now you know.
Click here to read the full report at the NAHB’s Eye on Housing.
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