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TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Household Wastewater Treatment
(1997-08-29)
Household wastewater treatment systems (septic systems) can contaminate ground water unless they are properly designed, constructed and maintained. This publication describes various kinds of systems and guides the homeowner ...
TEX-A-SYST: Introduction
(1997-08-29)
Tex-A-Syst is a series of publications to help rural residents assess the risk of ground water pollution and understand practices that can protect ground water. This introduction covers the characteristics of aquifers and ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling
(1997-08-29)
Proper pesticide management is important to preventing ground water contamination. This publication contains helpful information about pesticide storage facilities, mixing and loading practices, and spill cleanup. A chart ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Hazardous Waste Management
(1997-08-29)
Products such as paints, solvents, adhesives, oils, cleaners, batteries, pesticides and wood preservatives are commonly used in households and on farms, but they can be hazardous to ground water if handled improperly. This ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Well-Head Management and Conditions
(1997-08-29)
The condition of a water well and its proximity to contamination sources determine the risk it poses to ground water. Topics covered include well location, well construction, well age and type, well depth, well maintenance, ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Livestock Manure Storage and Treatment Facilities
(1997-08-29)
Improperly managed manure can contaminate both ground and surface water. Storing manure allows producers to spread it when crops can best use the nutrients. This publication explains safe methods of manure storage, as well ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Petroleum Product Storage
(1997-08-29)
This publication focuses on safe storage of gasoline, diesel, kerosene and liquid heating fuels. It includes information about storage tank location, tank design and installation, tank monitoring, and tank closure.
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Fertilizer Storage and Handling
(1997-08-29)
Fertilizer is a major source of ground water contamination. This publication emphasizes the best management practices for storing fertilizers, whether you are building a new facility or modifying an existing one. It also ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Livestock Holding Pen Management
(1997-08-29)
Open lots or holding pens for feeding or holding livestock can be sources of ground water contamination. The safety of such operations depends on their separation from water wells, characteristics of the site, and proper ...
TEX-A-SYST: Reducing the Risk of Ground Water Contamination by Improving Milking Center Wastewater Treatment
(1997-08-29)
Storing wastewater from the milking center and applying it to crops is the best method of preventing ground water contamination. This publication discusses proper methods of storing and applying such waste, with illustrations ...