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Drinking Water Problems: MTBE
(2008-08-28)
Methyl tertiary-butyl ether, a gasoline additive commonly known as MTBE, can contaminate ground water and cause health problems for those exposed to it for a long time. However, filtering devices can remove this and other ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Graywater Use and Water Quality
(2008-08-28)
Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This "graywater," which can be water from bathtubs and showers, clothes washing machines and some sinks, can then be used in landscapes. 1 graphic, 2 page
Drinking Water Problems: Nitrates (Spanish)
(2006-05-03)
High levels of nitrates in drinking water can be harmful for very young infants and susceptible adults. This publication explains how people are exposed to nitrates, what are the health effects of nitrates in drinking water ...
Drinking Water Problems: Radionuclides (Spanish)
(2006-12-21)
Radionuclides in drinking water can cause serious health problems for people. This publication explains what the sources of radionuclides in water are, where high levels have been found in Texas, how they affect health and ...
Drinking Water Problems: Arsenic (Spanish)
(2006-06-19)
High levels of arsenic in drinking water can poison and even kill people. This publication explains the symptoms of arsenic poisoning and common treatment methods for removing arsenic from your water supply.
Drinking Water Problems: Perchlorate (Spanish)
(2006-02-21)
Perchlorate is a potential contaminate of well water that can have harmful effects on human health. Methods of removing perchlorate from water are described and illustrated. There is information to help well owners select ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Responding to Power Outages and Floods
(2008-10-23)
People and the environment can be harmed if a home's onsite wastewater treatment system does not work properly after a flood or power outage. This publication explains the steps to take after such an event to get the system ...
Drinking Water Problems: Perchlorate
(2005-11-18)
Perchlorate is a potential contaminate of well water that can have harmful effects on human health. Methods of removing perchlorate from water are described and illustrated. There is information to help well owners select ...
Drinking Water Problems: Copper (Spanish)
(2006-01-25)
High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.
Drinking Water Problems: Copper
(2006-01-25)
High levels of copper in drinking water can cause health problems. This publication explains the effects of copper in water and methods of removing it. 4 pp.