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Lakes, creeks surround city where its residents learn septic system management

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Lake Norwood is one of the lakes in Bella Vista.
Anna Pope/ KUAF

Bella Vista has seven lakes and about 77% of Bella Vista’s residents have a septic system. As the population grows, more septic tanks will be installed. Residents are learning how to tend to their systems not only to save money overall but also, because all water eventually flows downstream.

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Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member