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 guide helps homeowners who are seeking maintenance services for their onsite wastewater treatment systems (such as septic systems).
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This manual is intended for use as an instructional guide accompanying a short course discussing wastewater loading to onsite wastewater treatment systems.
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This publication explains the treatment, design, operation and maintenance of constructed wetlands.
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This publication includes a glossary of key terms and answers to frequently asked question about The Clean Water Act and its amendments to regulate certain discharges of stormwater.
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This publication describes how to plan, design and install various types of soil storage and infiltration systems.
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This publication explains the treatment, design, operation and maintenance of septic tank and soil absorption systems.
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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 how septic systems work and how to keep them running properly.
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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. […]
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Household wastewater treatment systems (septic systems) can contaminate groundwater unless they are properly designed, constructed, and maintained. This publication describes various kinds of systems and guides the homeowner in assessing their safety. (12 pages)