TWON: Maintain Your Septic System to Protect Well Water
- Type
- Publication
- Date of Publication
- December 7, 2021
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
If your home or business uses a septic system, you need to know how to use and maintain it properly to prevent sewage from backing up into your house and contaminating groundwater, including your water well. This publication explains how to extend the life of your system, protect your well water and cut maintenance costs. (8 pages)
Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts
More choices in Environment & Natural Resources
- Course
Learn forest basics in 2 hours! This first-of-its-kind, self-paced online course provides a clear and engaging introduction to forest ecosystems, their management, and conservation. Understand the big picture—and why it matters. Enroll today!
- Course
Unlock the secrets of healthy soil and learn practical ways to improve its productivity, resilience, and sustainability. This course covers the essential functions and properties of soil, equipping you with actionable insights to enhance your soil health practices and achieve better results.
- Publication
Before signing a carbon contract, know what you’re getting into. This free factsheet outlines 10 legal and practical points every rancher or producer should review first. Download your copy today.
- Publication
Going to the Texas coast? Whether you’re fishing, swimming, or just enjoying the Texas sun, our Vibrio Awareness factsheet can help keep you safe! Learn how to prevent, spot, and treat a Vibrio infection so your trip is memorable for the right reasons!
- Publication
A disaster can be stressful for many people and can lead to mental and emotional disruption. At the moment, stress may be "good," in that it helps people focus, respond, and react to what is going on around them. Although, prolonged stress after a disaster- commonly referred to as post-disaster stress-is bad for human physical, […]
- Publication
Areas flooded after a severe storm are prone to mosquito problems. Several mosquito species are a danger to humans because of the diseases they transmit. This publication explains the symptoms of dengue fever, West Nile virus, and St. Louis encephalitis and lists things you can do to protect yourself from these diseases. (1 Page)