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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 ...
Pesticide Properties that Affect Water Quality
(1997-06-30)
In order to keep our water supplies safe from pesticide contamination, we must understand which pesticide properties affect water quality, and how. The subject is complex, as properties such as pesticide class, formulation, ...
Some Facts About Atrazine
(1999-10-07)
Atrazine is the most widely used herbicide in Texas corn and grain sorghum production. It is also used in lawn products. Atrazine can run off the site of application and enter surface water if applied incorrectly, but it ...
Water Quality Guide for Livestock and Poultry
(1998-09-30)
This publication discusses some of the most common contaminants in the drinking water of livestock and poultry. A table lists the Maximum Contaminant Level of some harmful substances.
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.