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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Conventional Septic Tank/Drain Field (Spanish)
(1999-08-12)
Conventional septic tanks have been the most commonly used technology for treating wastewater. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of septic tank/drain field systems.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Low-Pressure Dosing System (Spanish)
(1999-08-12)
A low-pressure dosing system treats wastewater and then pumps it into the soil several times daily. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of low-pressure dosing systems.
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
Sealing Ponds and Lakes with Bentonite
(2003-04-01)
Some Texas subsoils allow rapid seepage of water from ponds, lakes or reservoirs. Bentonite can be applied to stop seepage. This leaflet explains the blanket, mixed blanket and sprinkle methods of bentonite application and ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Septic Tank/Soil Absorption Field
(2008-10-23)
For septic tank and soil absorption systems to work properly, homeowners must choose the right kind of system for their household size and soil type, and they must maintain them regularly. This publication explains the ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Operation and Maintenance
(2008-10-23)
To prevent health hazards to people and pollution in the environment, septic tank systems must be operated and maintained properly. This publication explains how septic systems work and how to keep them running properly.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Ultraviolet Light Disinfection
(2008-10-02)
Some onsite wastewater treatment systems include a disinfection component. This publication explains how homeowners can disinfect wastewater with ultraviolet light, what the components of such a system are, what factors ...
Preparing for the Unexpected (Spanish)
(2007-04-23)
We can reduce the risk of injury or death from disasters by becoming informed and by being prepared for them. This booklet explains how to make a family disaster plan, how to compile a disaster supplies kit, where to find ...
Rainwater Harvesting: Landscape Methods
(2008-05-30)
With the state's growing population and limited supply of groundwater and surface water, Texans must use water wisely. Rainwater harvesting is an approach that anyone can use to capture rainfall. This publication explains ...