Wastewater Management
We offer a variety of materials and resources related to waste management, including information on on-site wastewater and sewage management. Common topics include sustainable solid waste reuse, reduction, recycling and reprocessing.
Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
BAEN has three major programs focused towards OSSF education and training: classroom education, field training and demonstration, and online (website) education and information dissemination.
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Wastewater Management
Publications
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Units Online Course
This online course will teach you how to properly maintain and operate your aerobic treatment unit.
All Resources on Wastewater Management
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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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Learn to design and manage solar powered pumping systems for landscape and small landowner farming operations. This course provides 4 hours of continuing education units for Texas Landscape Architects, Professional Engineers, and others who self-report.
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Some onsite wastewater treatment systems include a disinfection component. This publication explains how homeowners can disinfect wastewater with ultraviolet light, what the components of such a system are, what factors affect the performance of a UV light disinfection system, and how to maintain such a system. (4 pages)
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Particulate matter is the dust and other small particles that are suspended in the air. The Environmental Protection Agency regulates particulate matter because it can cause health problems when inhaled. This publication explains the two types of particulate matter, as well as current and proposed EPA standards. (2 pages)
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This publication explains how to fertilize your lawn without unduly harming the environment. (6 pages)