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Priority Groundwater Management Areas: Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
(2008-11-07)
Water shortages and water quality problems in Texas are prompting the state to address the security of its water supplies. One approach being taken is to create priority groundwater management areas (PGMAs) in critical ...
Rainwater Harvesting: Soil Storage and Infiltration System
(2008-08-11)
A soil storage and infiltration system collects rainfall runoff from the roofs of buildings and directs it underground where it infiltrates the soil. Such a system conserves water and protects it from surface pollution. ...
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 ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Conventional Septic Tank/Drain Field
(1999-09-06)
Conventional septic systems have traditionally been the most commonly used technology for treating wastewater. This publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of conventional septic tank/drain fields, as well ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Subsurface Drip Distribution
(1999-09-06)
A subsurface drip system distributes wastewater to the lawn through a system of tubing installed below the ground. This publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of subsurface drip distribution systems, as well ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Low-Pressure Dosing System
(1999-09-06)
A low-pressure dosing system treats wastewater and then pumps it into the soil several times daily. This publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of low-pressure dosing systems as well as estimated costs and ...
Preparing for the Unexpected
(2007-03-26)
We can reduce the risk of injury or death from disasters by becoming informed and being prepared for them. This booklet explains how to make a family disaster plan, how to compile a disaster supplies kit, where to find ...
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Constructed Wetland Media
(2005-02-19)
This publication explains the functions, characteristics, choices, configurations and maintenance needs for constructed wetland media in on-site wastewater treatment systems.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Liquid Chlorination
(2008-10-23)
This publication explains the process, components, legal requirements, factors affecting performance, and maintenance needs of liquid chlorination systems for onsite wastewater treatment.
On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems: Mound Systems (Spanish)
(2002-04-18)
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.