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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Septic Tank/Soil Absorption Field (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
For septic tank and soil absorption systems to work properly, homeowners must choose the right kind of system for their household size and soil type, and they must maintain them regularly. This publication explains the ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Leaching Chambers (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
Leaching chambers distribute treated wastewater into the soil. This publication lists the advantages and disadvantages of leaching chamber systems, explains how to maintain them and gives estimates of costs.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Sand Filters (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
Sand filters are beds of granular material, or sand, drained from underneath so that pretreated wastewater can be treated, collected and distributed to a land application system. This publication explains the treatment, ...
Sampling for Bacteria in Wells (Spanish)
(2001-11-15)
This publication will instruct you on the proper procedures for collecting a sample from a water well for bacteriological analysis.
Sampling for Bacteria in Wells
(2001-11-15)
This publication will instruct you on the proper procedures for collecting a sample from a water well for bacteriological analysis.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Tablet Chlorination (Spanish)
(2006-01-30)
Wastewater that is sprayed onto lawns must first be disinfected to prevent odors and remove disease-causing organisms. This publication explains how tablet chlorinators disinfect wastewater and gives tips on how to maintain them.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Pump Tank (Spanish)
(2000-08-29)
Pump tanks are concrete, fiberglass or polyethylene containers that collect wastewater to be dosed into the soil at intervals. This publication explains the design and maintenance of pump tanks, and it offers advice on ...
Rainwater Harvesting: Raingardens
(2008-08-11)
A raingarden is in artifical depression in the landscape that collects and stores rainfall runoff until it can infiltrate the soil. Raingardens help conserve water and protect it from surface pollution. In this publication ...
Preparing for the Unexpected
(2007-03-26)
We can reduce the risk of injury or death from disasters by becoming informed and being prepared for them. This booklet explains how to make a family disaster plan, how to compile a disaster supplies kit, where to find ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Mound Systems (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
A mound system is a soil absorption system placed above the natural surface of the ground. The system distributes treated wastewater into the soil. This publication discusses the design and maintenance of mound systems.