The Septic System Owner's Manual
The Septic System Owner's Manual

Author: Lloyd Kahn

Publisher: Shelter Publications, Inc.

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0936070404

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Septic systems for handling sewage have to be maintained but little information is available on the subject. This manual explains how they work, the potential problems that owners often encounter and how to repair them when they go awry.

Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality
Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality

Author: Canter

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1985-04-01

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780873710121

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This valuable reference delineates the ground water quality concerns associated with the planning and usage of septic tank systems. Septic tank systems represent a significant source of ground water pollution in the United States. Since many existing systems are exceeding their design life by several-fold, the usage of synthetic organic chemicals in the household and for system cleaning is increasing, and larger-scale systems are being designed and used.

Alternative Water Sources and Wastewater Management
Alternative Water Sources and Wastewater Management

Author: E. W. Bob Boulware

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-10-06

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 0071719504

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The definitive guide to alternative water sources and wastewater solutions This timely volume discusses alternative water sources and waste disposal methods that are appropriate when traditional means and methods do not exist or are inadequate. Alternative Water Sources and Wastewater Management presents a variety of innovative concepts that are being researched, developed, and implemented worldwide. Featuring detailed illustrations, an eight-page color insert, current examples, statistics, and calculations, this book provides the vital information needed to address the rapidly increasing global demand for clean water. Coverage includes: Water cycle water sources Springs Air conditioning condensate recovery Dew harvesting Fog harvesting Glacier water harvesting Rainwater catchment Solar distillation of water Graywater systems Water quality maintenance Ground water recharge Aquatic plants as waste management system Biological fi lters and constructed wetlands Blackwater recycling systems Septic system design Latrines and privies Composting toilets Net zero water

Flow Equalization
Flow Equalization

Author: United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Technology Transfer

Publisher:

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13:

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Discusses equalization of wastewater flows at municipal wastewater treatment plants. Focuses on equalization of dry weather flows. Includes performance and case histories.

Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems
Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems

Author: R. Dodge Woodson

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9780070718395

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This reader-friendly guide covers virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, including how to solve routine well and septic system problems, how to choose the best well and septic system, septic designs, and more.