Agrilife Extension Resources

This publication outlines the responsibilities of a homeowner whose wastewater is treated by an aerobic treatment unit and spray field.

This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them.

This publication explains how to inspect a home aerobic treatment unit, disinfection unit, and spray field in order to complete reports Texas.

This publication describes how to plan, design and install various types of soil storage and infiltration systems.

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 of a septic system. There are checklists to remind you of important steps in maintaining the safety and integrity of your system. […]

This guide 8-page helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems).

Soil testing is the foundation of a sound fertility management program, and manure and effluent testing can provide additional information for its effective use. This publication will help you to manage crop nutrients through soil, manure, and effluent testing. (6 pages)

Knowing how herbicides work and how to use them safely is important for both agricultural producers and home gardeners. This publication describes the symptoms of each category of herbicides (growth regulators, photosynthesis inhibitors, etc.), and lists products by common and trade names.

This guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems).