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From Water and Wastewater.com Industry News
“How a House Works: What Happens After the Flush” (Item # WWFSPE92) begins the process in understanding wastewater. “Out of sight, out of mind” is the attitude most of us have when it comes to flushing the toilet, popping the bathtub drain, and running the dishwasher, but all that wastewater goes somewhere. That “somewhere” is usually a wastewater treatment facility or an onsite septic system. This short but very informative article from THE FAMILY HANDYMAN Magazine describes the processes involved in treating wastewater from homes by septic systems and larger treatment facilities. Water conservation tips for the homeowner are also suggested. This article is free. “Mound Systems: Alternative On-Site Wastewater Treatment” (Item # WWBRPE87) is an example of a substitute to the traditional drainfield system. Septic tank mound systems can overcome soil limitations that often preclude the use of conventional onsite household wastewater treatment systems. This brochure discusses onsite wastewater treatment in general, what the mound system is and how it was developed, where it can be used, and cost and time considerations. Routine care, maintenance, and possible problems that may occur are discussed and illustrations provided. This fact sheet is free. “Constructed Wetlands: Advanced Septic Treatment for Single-Family Homes” (WWBLPE88). Constructed wetlands are another option to conventional systems and require little or no electricity, pumps, or chemicals and can consistently produce a high-quality effluent if properly designed and installed. This is important news as the population increases and the need for advanced yet affordable onsite treatment is growing. This booklet provides principles of sound design and successful construction as well as tips on plant selection and maintenance for constructed wetlands. This booklet is free. “Household Wastewater Treatment System Worksheet #3” (Item # WWBLMG38). This worksheet is designed to help evaluate a wastewater treatment system’s effect on groundwater and surface water, specifically for the state of Pennsylvania. Directions guide the evaluator through a checklist, including system design and construction, quantity and quality of wastewater, type of treatment system, and disposal of wastes. A worksheet then aids in understanding how to use the rankings from the checklist and how to calculate for adequately sized septic tanks, absorption fields, sand mounds, and minimum separation distances. This worksheet could be used by others across the country as a guide to developing their own wastewater treatment systems evaluation tool and management tool to assist with maintaining systems and preventing contamination. Cost: $1.40 Shipping charges apply to all orders. To learn more about these products, visit our New Products page on NESC’s Web site: www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc. To place an order, call (800) 624-8301 or (304) 293-4191. Orders also may be faxed to (304) 293-3161 or sent via e-mail to nsfc_orders@mail.nesc.wvu.edu. Located in Morgantown, WV on the campus of West Virginia University, the wastewater division of NESC is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant-funded, nonprofit organization (formerly known as the National Small Flows Clearinghouse) that provides free and low-cost information about small community wastewater treatment. For more information, call (800) 624-8301 and request a free information packet or visit our Web site at http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc © Copyright 1998 - 2008 Water and Wastewater.com |
