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- PublicationIf your well has been flooded, it must be shock chlorinated before it can be used as a source of drinking water. This publication explains how to disinfect a well...
- PublicationSand filters are beds of granular material, or sand, drained from underneath so that pretreated wastewater can be treated, collected and distributed to a land application system. This publication explains...
- PublicationA constructed wetland system for domestic wastewater treatment is designed to mimic the natural wetland treatment process of Mother Nature. This publication explains the treatment, design, operation and maintenance of...
- PublicationA low-pressure dosing system treats wastewater and then pumps it into the soil several times daily. This publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of low-pressure dosing systems as well as...
- PublicationConventional septic systems have traditionally been the most commonly used technology for treating wastewater. This publication explains the advantages and disadvantages of conventional septic tank/drain fields, as well as estimated...
- PublicationPump tanks are concrete, fiberglass or polyethylene containers that collect wastewater to be dosed into the soil at intervals. This publication explains the design and maintenance of pump tanks, and...
- PublicationThis publication explains the process, components, legal requirements, factors affecting performance, and maintenance needs of liquid chlorination systems for onsite wastewater treatment. (4 pages)
- PublicationThis publication explains the functions, characteristics, choices, configurations, and maintenance needs for constructed wetland media in on-site wastewater treatment systems. (4 pages)...
- PublicationA mound system is a soil absorption system placed above the natural surface of the ground. The system distributes treated wastewater into the soil. This publication discusses the design and...
- PublicationThis publication is an index of soil and water salinity and boron thresholds for selected trees, shrubs, turf grasses, ornamental ground covers, fruit and nut crops, vegetables, flowers, herbaceous crops,...