Agrilife Extension Resources
We have a variety of materials and programs related to the design of community and municipal infrastructure for the purpose of helping conserve and protect water resources and avoiding damage from excessive water.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences
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This publication discusses the design, construction, and maintenance of rain gardens as a stormwater best management practice.
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When land is flooded by salt water, after a hurricane tidal surge, it can long-term effects on soil productivity and fertility. This publication explains how to reclaim flooded pasture land. Having the soil tested for salinity is an important step. (3 pages)
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This publication outlines the responsibilities of a homeowner whose wastewater is treated by an aerobic treatment unit and spray field.
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This publication explains how to inspect a home aerobic treatment unit, disinfection unit, and spray field in order to complete reports Texas.
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This publication explains how homeowners can disinfect wastewater with ultraviolet light and how to maintain such a system.
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In this publication you will learn how to maintain all the components of a septic system.
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This publication explains the treatment, design, operation and maintenance of septic tank and soil absorption systems.
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This publication explains how aerobic units work, what their design requirements are, and how to maintain them.
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This publication explains how tablet chlorinators disinfect wastewater and gives tips on how to maintain them.
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This publication explains the process, components, legal requirements, factors affecting performance, and maintenance needs of liquid chlorination systems for onsite wastewater treatment.