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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Pump Tank (Spanish)
(2000-08-29)
Pump tanks are concrete, fiberglass or polyethylene containers that collect wastewater to be dosed into the soil at intervals. This publication explains the design and maintenance of pump tanks, and it offers advice on ...
Irrigation of Forage Crops
(2004-06-10)
Irrigation is a crucial part of crop production in many parts of Texas. This publication explains the importance of knowing seasonal and peak water requirements and selecting the proper irrigation method. Several methods ...
Using Renewable Energy to Pump Water
(2007-06-08)
Solar and wind power can be economical and environmentally friendly ways to pump water for homes, irrigation and/or livestock water wells. This publication explains how these pumps work, the advantages and disadvantages ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Spray Distribution System (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
Spray distribution systems for wastewater are much like lawn sprinkler systems, in that they spray treated wastewater over the surface of a yard. This publication explains how spray distribution systems work, what their ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Constructed Wetlands (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
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: Trickling Filter (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
A trickling filter is a bed of gravel or plastic media over which pretreated wastewater is sprayed. This publication explains how trickling filters treat wastewater and gives tips on how to maintain them.
Installing a Subsurface Drip Irrigation System for Row Crops (Spanish)
(2004-09-07)
This publication describes the components of a subsurface drip irrigation system and the procedure for installing such a system. Each step is outlined and illustrated. Steps include tape injection, trenching, connecting ...
Using Renewable Energy to Pump Water (Spanish)
(2007-06-08)
Solar and wind power can be economical and environmentally friendly ways to pump water for homes, irrigation and/or livestock water wells. This publication explains how these pumps work, the advantages and disadvantages ...
Irrigating Cotton with Salty Water and Subsurface Drip Irrigation
(Texas Water Resources Institute, 2002)
An experiment with a Subsurface Drip Irrigation system was planned on a Texas farm with salty water to develop design and management recommendations for SDI systems. The objectives of this study were: 1) Compare 0.20 and ...