Browsing Current Extension Publications Archive by Author "Lesikar, Bruce J."
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (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 ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (1999-08-12)Conventional septic tanks have been the most commonly used technology for treating wastewater. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of septic tank/drain field systems.
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (1999-09-01)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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (2000-04-10)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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (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.
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Melton, Rebecca; Lesikar, Bruce J.; Smith, David; O'Neill, Courtney (2008-04-03)Reusing household water (graywater) to irrigate landscapes is becoming more popular. This publication explains how graywater collection and distribution systems work and what regulations pertain to their use. There are ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (2000-02-04)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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (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 ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (1999-08-12)A low-pressure dosing system treats wastewater and then pumps it into the soil several times daily. This publication explains the advantages, disadvantages, maintenance steps and estimated costs of low-pressure dosing systems.
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (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.
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (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 ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (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 ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (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, ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (2005-04-30)This publication explains factors to consider when choosing an on-site wastewater treatment system and lists the nine steps required to obtain a permit for one. It includes addresses and phone numbers of Texas Natural ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (2005-04-30)This publication explains how to select and obtain a permit for an on-site wastewater treatment system in Texas.
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Lesikar, Bruce J.; Enciso, Juan (2000-10-13)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 ...
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Lesikar, Bruce J. (2005-08-18)Soil is an important component of an on-site wastewater treatment system. This publication explains the composition of soils, the sizing of soil particles, and the ways soil particles are analyzed to determine whether a ...