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On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Leaching Chambers (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
Leaching chambers distribute treated wastewater into the soil. This publication lists the advantages and disadvantages of leaching chamber systems, explains how to maintain them and gives estimates of costs.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Sand Filters (Spanish)
(2000-10-13)
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, ...
Sampling for Bacteria in Wells (Spanish)
(2001-11-15)
This publication will instruct you on the proper procedures for collecting a sample from a water well for bacteriological analysis.
Sampling for Bacteria in Wells
(2001-11-15)
This publication will instruct you on the proper procedures for collecting a sample from a water well for bacteriological analysis.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Mound System
(2002-04-22)
A mound system is a soil absorption system placed above the natural surface of the ground. The system distributes treated wastewater into the soil. This publication discusses the design and maintenance of mound systems.
Questions about Groundwater Conservation Districts in Texas
(2008-09-22)
Groundwater conservation districts (GCDs) are being created in many parts of Texas to allow local citizens to manage and protect their groundwater. This publication answers frequently asked questions about groundwater and GCDs.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Tablet Chlorination (Spanish)
(2006-01-30)
Wastewater that is sprayed onto lawns must first be disinfected to prevent odors and remove disease-causing organisms. This publication explains how tablet chlorinators disinfect wastewater and gives tips on how to maintain them.
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 ...
Views from the River Front: Rio Grande Decision Makers Rank Water Conservation Strategies
(2005-10-18)
This publication details the results of a survey of elected city officials and water managers in the Rio Grande River Basin of Texas and New Mexico. The participants ranked water conservation strategies for their communities.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Responding to Power Outages and Floods
(2008-10-23)
People and the environment can be harmed if a home's onsite wastewater treatment system does not work properly after a flood or power outage. This publication explains the steps to take after such an event to get the system ...