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July 14,1999 10 9. Develop a short S-question "teaser" to send through schools ar mail in utility bill. This will ask key questions about septic maintenance and include resources for more information. 10. Participate in local cable access television program. 11. Environmental health hosts an information day far the community. 12. Target all Orange County governing boards and all appropriate regulatory/advisory boards far presentations about WTMP and current wastewater technologies. 13. Conduct Community Forums. 14. Educate critics and other residents concerned with WTMP through community forums, focus groups and targeted presentations which include purpose, benefits etc.) Measures: Cixculation of brochures, flyers, short questionnaire. Number of organi~stions or boards contacted Number of "hits" on web page. Number of individuals in mass mailing(s). Number of participants in Tnfarmatian Day. Brochures will briefly provide: • Summary of WTMP (purpose, overview - sce WTMP Plan for detail) ~ Outline benefits (i.e, sail and water protection, environmental stewardship, protecting land values, informing homeowners to be `proactive in septic maintenance) • Highlight tips for maintenance (i.e. ,frequency of pumping etc.) + List of "Do's and Don'ts" + List on contacts and educational programs and materials available. . The .short questionnaire (to be sent through the schools or other countywide mailing) will ask key teaser questions far homeowners. EXAMPLES of questions that may be used: 1. Do you know the X % of Orange County homes have wells and septic tanks rather than depending an public systems? YOU MAYBE ONE OF THOSE HOMEOWNWERS. 2. What is the most important factor homeowners should know about wells and septic tanks? 3. How do you protect the water qualify for your family? 4. Did you know that, depending on where you live in Orange County, public sewer may never be available to your house, even if your septic system and those around you,fail?