Lake George, in upstate New York, is 32 miles long and 200 feet deep at its maximum and is one of the cleanest and clearest large lakes in the world, according to the Waterkeeper Alliance. Yet it has problems, and municipalities surrounding the lake are looking for ways to make sure it stays clean.
Last year, the town of Bolton began requiring septic system inspections when a property is sold or transferred. To ensure adequate inspectors for the task, the town and its partners offered training to anyone who wanted to learn the skill. In a community of just over 2,000
