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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 ...
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 ...
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
Rainwater Harvesting: Raingardens
(2008-08-11)
A raingarden is in artifical depression in the landscape that collects and stores rainfall runoff until it can infiltrate the soil. Raingardens help conserve water and protect it from surface pollution. In this publication ...
Drinking Water Problems: Nitrates
(2008-03-28)
High levels of nitrates in drinking water can be harmful for very young infants and susceptible adults. This publication explains how people are exposed to nitrates, what health effects are caused by them in drinking water ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Graywater Safety
(2008-10-23)
Homeowners who use graywater to water their lawns need to understand the risks and safety issues associated with this practice. This publication discusses the constituents of graywater; their potential effects on human, ...