| Main Title |
A practical handbook for individual water-supply systems in West Virginia / |
| Author |
Landers, Ronald A.,
|
| Other Authors |
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| Publisher |
West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey, |
| Year Published |
1976 |
| OCLC Number |
02846454 |
| Subjects |
Water-supply, Rural ;
Water-supply, Rural--West Virginia
|
| Additional Subjects |
Water-supply, Rural ;
Water-supply, Rural--West Virginia
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJAM |
TD927.L36 |
|
Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
01/01/1988 |
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| Collation |
vii, 102 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-102). |
| Contents Notes |
THE KIND OF WATER SUPPLY NEEDED: Water quantity -- Water quality -- FINDING THE SUPPLY IN WEST VIRGINIA: Factors to consider -- Groundwater -- Surface Water -- HOW TO DEVELOP THE SUPPLY: Water wells -- Springs -- Cisterns -- Abandoned mines and quarries -- Ponds -- Creeks and rivers -- TREATING THE WATER: Symptoms and causes of poor-quality water -- Bacteria -- Iron and manganese -- Hardness -- Turbidity (muddiness) -- Acid water -- Chloride, sulfate, and nitrate -- Organics, oil, and algae -- Sulfides and gases -- Complete treatment systems -- STORING AND DISTRIBUTING THE SUPPLY: Pumps -- Tanks -- Distribution system -- MAINTAINING THE SUPPLY: Problem prevention -- Problem diagnosis -- Problem solution -- WHAT IT WILL COST -- WHERE TO GET MORE HELP: Agencies available to West Virginians -- General publications -- West Virginia publications. |
