The state marine animal is a whale. Texas would fit within its boundaries – twice. There are 39 mountain ranges, 3 million lakes and 5,400 islands (2,700 with names). Some locations have average winter temperatures around 3 below zero and snowfall is often measured in feet – the annual snowfall record for one location is 81 feet.Life is different in Alaska. And so is the way onsite systems are installed and monitored.About 25 percent of the state’s homes have septic systems. There are about 125 certified onsite system installers, but no professional trade association for them. A crew of just
