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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Alternative Collection Systems
(2000-08-30)
Rural Texas communities have new options for wastewater management infrastructure that are cost effective but still protect human health and environmental quality. Such communities now can combine different kinds of systems ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Sand Filters
(2008-10-23)
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, ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Evapotranspiration Bed
(1999-09-01)
Evapotranspiration (ET) beds treat wastewater in the soil by evaporation and by transpiration from plants growing there. This publication explains the treatment, design, operation and maintenance of ET beds.
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 ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Soil Particle Analysis Procedure
(2005-08-18)
Soil is an important component of an on-site wastewater treatment system. This publication explains the composition of soils, the sizing of soil particles, and the ways soil particles are analyzed to determine whether a ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Homeowner's Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts
(2008-10-23)
This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems). Included are definitions of common terms used in service contracts, types of service ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Constructed Wetlands
(2008-10-23)
A constructed wetland system for domestic wastewater treatment is designed to mimic the natural wetland treatment process of Mother Nature. This publication explains the treatment, design, operation and maintenance of ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Selecting and Permitting
(2005-04-30)
This publication explains factors to consider when choosing an on-site wastewater treatment system and lists the nine steps required to obtain a permit for one. It includes addresses and phone numbers of Texas Natural ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Spray Distribution
(1999-09-06)
A spray distribution system is very similar to a lawn irrigation system. Spray heads are used to distribute treated wastewater to the surface of the yard. This publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of spray ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Graywater
(2008-04-03)
Reusing household water (graywater) to irrigate landscapes is becoming more popular. This publication explains how graywater collection and distribution systems work and what regulations pertain to their use. There are ...