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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 ...
Drinking Water Problems: Benzene
(2009-04-16)
Drinking water in Texas sometimes contains potentially harmful chemicals, including benzene. Well owners can learn how to treat their well water to remove these chemicals. 4 pages, 3 images
Decontaminating Flooded Wells (Spanish)
(2007-10-08)
This publication explains how to decontaminate and disinfect a well, test the well water and check for well damage after a flood.
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 ...
Shock Chlorination of Stored Water Supplies
(2005-05-25)
Treatment of drinking water to improve its sanitary or bacteriological quality is referred to as disinfection. Shock chlorination is one disinfection method employed by public suppliers to reduce bacterial contamination ...
Information Sources for Small Water Systems
(2007-02-19)
Managers of small waters systems must have information about a variety of topics. This publication lists essential printed and electronic resources on disaster preparedness, national drinking water standards, private water ...
Land Application of Organic Fertilizers or Amendments
(2007-12-13)
Applying organic materials to your land can add beneficial nutrients to the soil. But when too much is applied, or when it is applied incorrectly, organic material can cause environmental problems. This publication will ...
Nitrogen Deposition in the Southern High Plains
(2008-02-11)
Nitrogen, the most abundant element in the atmosphere, is necessary for life. But too much of this vital element can have negative effects on the environment. This publication can help landowners in the Southern High Plains ...
Drinking Water Problems: Iron and Manganese (Spanish)
(2004-02-20)
Iron and manganese can give water an unpleasant taste, odor and color. In this publication you'll learn how to know whether your water contains iron or manganese and how to eliminate these contaminants with various treatment ...
Solving Water Quality Problems in the Home (Spanish)
(2004-02-20)
If your drinking water comes from a private water well, there are certain procedures you can follow to make sure the water is safe. This publication explains how to get your water tested and, if treatment is necessary, to ...