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Capping of Water Wells for Future Use
(2007-09-04)
Water wells that are not being used, but that might be needed in the future, can be sealed with a cap that covers the top of the well casing pipe to prevent unauthorized access and contamination of the well. This publication ...
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 ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Aerobic Treatment Unit
(2008-10-31)
Aerobic units treat wastewater using the same process, only scaled down, as municipal wastewater treatment systems. This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Alternative Collection Systems (Spanish)
(2002-04-22)
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 ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Evapotranspiration Bed (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
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.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Aerobic Treatment Unit (Spanish)
(2000-08-29)
Aerobic units treat wastewater using the same process, only scaled down, as municipal wastewater treatment systems. This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Gravel-less Pipe (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
Gravel-less pipe systems distribute treated wastewater into the soil. This publication lists the advantages and disadvantages of gravel-less pipe systems, explains how to maintain them and gives estimates of costs.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Operation and Maintenance (Spanish)
(2000-08-15)
On-site wastewater treatment systems must be operated and maintained properly to prevent pollution and sewage backups. This publication explains the maintenance procedures for such treatment systems and suggests water ...
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, ...