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.

Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology
Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology

Author: Duncan Mara

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2003-08-07

Total Pages: 828

ISBN-13: 0080478190

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"Access to safe water is a fundamental human need and therefore a basic human right" --Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary General Edited by two world-renowned scientists in the field, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology provides a definitive and comprehensive coverage of water and wastewater microbiology. With contributions from experts from around the world, this book gives a global perspective on the important issues faced in the provision of safe drinking water, the problems of dealing with aquatic pollution and the processes involved in wastewater management. Starting with an introductory chapter of basic microbiological principles, The Handbook of Water and Wastewater Microbiology develops these principles further, ensuring that this is the essential text for process engineers with little microbiological experience and specialist microbiologists alike. Comprehensive selection of reviews dealing with drinking water and aquatic pollution Provides an understading of basic microbiology and how it is applied to engineering process solutions Suitable for all levels of knowledge in microbiology -from those with no background to specialists who require the depth of information