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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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, ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Understanding and Maintaining your Septic System
(2008-10-23)
It is important that homeowners maintain their septic systems properly. Otherwise, problems that develop could threaten human health and the environment. In this publication you will learn how to maintain all the components ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Homeowner's Guide to Evaluating Service Contracts
(2008-10-23)
This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems). Included are definitions of common terms used in service contracts, types of service ...
Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: Graywater Use and Water Quality
(2008-08-28)
Like paper and plastic, some water can be recycled. This "graywater," which can be water from bathtubs and showers, clothes washing machines and some sinks, can then be used in landscapes. 1 graphic, 2 page