Main Title |
Restoration of failing on-lot sewage disposal areas {microfiche} |
Author |
Fritton, D. D. ;
Sharpe, W. E. ;
Jarrett, A. R. ;
Cole, C. A. ;
Peterson, G. W.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park.;Municipal Environmental Research Lab., Cincinnati, OH. |
Publisher |
Municipal Environmental Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1984 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-807115; EPA-600/2-84-062 |
Stock Number |
PB84-168970 |
Subjects |
Sewage disposal--Pennsylvania ;
Septic tanks ;
Water conservation--Pennsylvania
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Additional Subjects |
Sewage disposal ;
Septic tanks ;
Renovating ;
Residential buildings ;
Water flow ;
Adsorption ;
Water conservation ;
Ditches ;
Failure
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB84-168970 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
x, 127 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
Abstract |
The objective of this project was to evaluate two rehabilitative techniques-water conservation and absorption bed resting--for restoration of failing on-site sewage disposal areas. Eleven homes with failing absorption areas were characterized and baseline water flow and septic tank effluent quality data were collected. Water conservation devices were then installed at maximum, moderate or minimum levels of predicted water reduction capability. At three sites effluent was also diverted to a specially designed alternate trench for 10 months which permitted the main absorption area to rest. Median in-house water reductions were statistically significant and ranged from 9.8 to 42.5%. Maximum levels of water conservation were generally successful in restoring failing systems while lesser levels of conservation were not successful. |
Notes |
Prepared for Municipal Environmental Research Lab. EPA-600/2-84-062. Cooperative agreement CR807115-01. Bibliography: p. 55-57. Microfiche. |