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  Septic Systems
Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of wastewater from individual or small numbers of homes and commercial buildings.
Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the culprit.
Having your septic system inspected (at least every 3 years) is a bargain when you consider the cost of replacing the entire system.
www.marshburnhomeinspections.com /septic_systems.html   (977 words)

  
 Septic System 101;Septic Systems:Types of septic systems
The soil is very important to the operation of your septic system because microbes found in the soil help digest or remove most contaminants from the wastewater before it reaches the groundwater.
Septic tanks are buried and watertight and are usually made of concrete, fiberglass or polyethylene.
The purpose of the septic tank is to hold the waste water until the solids settle creating a sludge and the oils and grease float to the surface creating a scum film.
www.septicsystem101.com   (349 words)

  
 Septic Systems
Septic systems are particularly common on rural and cottage properties, therefore it is very important for shoreline residents to have a strong knowledge of them.
Myths about septic systems have encouraged people to put hamburger or a dead chicken into their system to increase the presence of bacteria.
One key to a healthy septic system is to minimize water use in order to keep solid sludge well settled on the bottom of the tank.
www.livingbywater.ca /septic.html   (1658 words)

  
 Aerobic Septic System Installation & Maintenance in North Texas
Septic Solutions, McKinney Texas - We are a full service -- all types of septic systems company.
We specialize in septic system installation including septic tanks and aerobic septic systems, service, pumping, and repair.
We have a modest $75 charge for examining aerobic systems as many problems can be resolved during this initial examination visit.
septicsolutionstexas.com   (231 words)

  
 Aerobic Septic Systems USA - is a directory of information about aerobic systems and septic tanks installers
Aerobic systems are similar to septic systems in that they both use natural processes to treat waste-water.
In fact, approximately two-thirds of all the land area in the U.S. is estimated to be unsuitable for the installation of septic systems.
Home-owners in wooded areas may not want to clear enough land to install a septic tank and drainfield, and the wastewater treated by a septic system is often not of high enough quality to be discharged very close to a body of water.
aerobic-septic-system.com   (667 words)

  
 Septic Systems A to Z Maintenance
Septic tank inspection may be required by lenders when you sell or refinance your home.
Even if the system appears to be working well, sludge may have built up to the point where waste water is released without sufficient time in the tank for treatment and settling of particles.
Septic odors occur in the house, above the tank and drainfield, or escape from the vent pipe.
www.agnr.umd.edu /users/wye/personel/Miller/septic.html   (1574 words)

  
 Septic systems, septic tanks, drain fields, leach fields
The septic system is a natural method of treatment and disposal of household wastes for homeowners who live in an area where there is no municipal sewage disposal system.
The septic system in the average home, with two baths and three occupants will process over 85,000 gallons of wastewater annually.
All of this wastewater passes through the septic tank, where the solid matter is trapped.
septic-system.securewwm.com   (234 words)

  
 Septic Systems | USEPA
Nearly one in four households in the United States depends on an individual septic (onsite) system (referred to as an onsite system) or small community cluster system to treat wastewater.
EPA concluded in its 1997 Report to Congress that "adequately managed decentralized wastewater systems are a cost-effective and long-term option for meeting public health and water quality goals, particularly in less densely populated areas." The difference between failure and success is the implementation of an effective wastewater management program.
This site offers valuable information and resources to manage onsite wastewater systems in a manner that is protective of public health and the environment and allows communities to grow and prosper.
cfpub.epa.gov /owm/septic/home.cfm   (311 words)

  
 Septic Systems - Holding Tanks, Drain Fields. Request Service From Local, Prescreened Plumbers
Septic systems are "holding tanks” that are designed with two major components: a septic tank and a drain field.
The system is placed underground outside your home, where your waste sewage is broken down by bacteria to form sludge.
You should also keep in mind that after several attempts of pumping your tank and on a frequent basis; you may come to realize that a new septic system is needed at the cost of several thousand dollars.
www.plumbingkey.com /septic-systems.html   (712 words)

  
 Bacteria In Septic Systems
There are many different types of bacteria that occur naturally in a septic system.
Those present in the septic tank help to process waste and organic matter.
SEPTIC OXYGEN™ removes sulfide buildup, opens soil drainage passages and adds oxygen to the drainfield soil.
www.drainfieldrepair.com /bacteria.htm   (292 words)

  
 Septic Systems - Septic System Accessories
If it’s a durable, dependable septic tank you’re after, you’ve come to the right place.
American Tank Company’s wastewater holding vessels are renowned within the industry as being “built to last,” ensuring you years of uninterrupted, reliable service.
Backed by a three-year manufacturer’s warranty, and fabricated to meet local, regional and national guidelines and specifications, American Tank Company’s septic tanks come with an added “peace of mind” bonus.
www.watertanks.com /category/35   (195 words)

  
 Septic Tank Systems, Portable Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer
Did you know that lint from washing machines is a leading cause of expensive septic system failure?
We also offer information to help you with septic tanks, such as how to find the best septic tank for the price, as well as quality information on septic tank care and septic system maintenance which we have had published in Countryside Magazine, Back Home Magazine and Mother Earth News.
Washing machines are a leading cause of septic system failures..
www.laundry-alternative.com   (321 words)

  
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Study of the use of fine media biofilm reactors to renovate high fat wastewater.
High Density Use of Septic Systems, Avon Lake, Iowa.
Mancl, K. Mound Systems: Pressure Distribution of Wastewater.
fabe.osu.edu /FACULTY/Mancl%20CV%202004.htm   (1252 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Wells and Septic Systems: Explore similar items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Here's all the information you need to build a well or septic system yourself - and save a lot of time, money, and frustration.
Blackwell Duncan has thoroughly revised and updated this second edition of Wells and Septic Systems to conform to current codes and requirements.
You may also be interested in these items...
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/ASIN/0830621369/atlantisenterpri   (115 words)

  
 weblife.org: Humanure Handbook: References
Indicator 2: Population Served by Unfiltered Surface Water Systems at Risk from Microbiological Contamination.
Wastewater Treatment: Alternatives to Septic Systems (Guidance Document).
16 - Composting Toilet Systems, PO Box 1928 (or 1211 Bergen Rd.), Newport, WA 99156, phone: (509) 447-3708; Fax: (509) 447-3753.
www.weblife.org /humanure/references.html   (4334 words)

  
 500 Myth Links   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
By Mike Hobbs CamelBak, the maker of the most popular hands-free drink systems among Dirt-bikers has been unjustly branded as anti-dirt-biker!
All things which are unproven can fit into this section but we will mainly concentrate on the more common myths that fly about, i.e did you hear about the sub terranian inhabitants of the London Underground system etc...
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/onsite/text/folklore.htm Septic Tank MaintenanceFacts and Folklore Folklore The folklore of septic systems could probably fill a small book.
www.mysteries-megasite.com /main/bigsearch/myth-3.html   (3314 words)

  
 biblio.html
"The Potential for Nutrient Loadings from Septic Systems to Ground and Surface Water Resources and the Chesapeake Bay"
Robbin, Jonathan E. "A User-Oriented System for Retrieval, Processing and Reporting of Census Summary
Robbin, Jonathan E. "Packaging the Federal Statistical System's Small Area Social, Demographic and Economic Indicators for Non-technical User's Consumption"
www.ricercar.com /biblio.html   (951 words)

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