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Shock Chlorination of Wells (Spanish)
(2003-06-11)
Shock chlorination is a method of disinfecting a water well. This publication gives complete instructions for chlorinating with bleach or with dry chlorine. It is also available in English as publication L-5441
Shock Chlorination of Wells
(2003-06-11)
Shock chlorination is a method of disinfecting a water well. This publication gives complete instructions for chlorinating with bleach or with dry chlorine. It is also available in Spanish as publication L-5441S
Reducing Atrazine Runoff from Croplands
(2008-04-30)
Corn and grain sorghum producers who use atrazine herbicide will be interested in the results of this study of three application methods--the conventional broadcast method, the preplant incorporation method, and the banding ...
Drinking Water Standards (Spanish)
(2006-04-26)
This publication explains the federal safety standards for drinking water provided by public water supply systems. It discusses the legal requirements for public water supplies, the maximum level allowed for contaminants ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Understanding and Maintaining your Septic System
(2008-10-23)
It is important that homeowners maintain their septic systems properly. Otherwise, problems that develop could threaten human health and the environment. In this publication you will learn how to maintain all the components ...
Disinfecting Water Wells by Shock Chlorination (Spanish)
(2007-10-05)
If your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well using either dry chlorine or liquid household bleach.
Decontaminating Flooded Wells
(2005-09-30)
This publication explains how to decontaminate and disinfect a well, test the well water and check for well damage after a flood.
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
Plugging Abandoned Water Wells
(2002-02-28)
This brochure explains the threat of abandoned water wells to groundwater resources and the responsibility and liability of Texas property owners. It offers information to landowners on ways to plug such wells.
Keep Pesticides Out of Texas Water Supplies: Best Management Practices to Prevent Pesticide Contamination of Water Resources
(2008-09-22)
To protect our water supplies, pesticides must be used carefully. This publication explains the how to use, store, handle, and dispose of pesticides properly. Trifold brochure.