| Main Title |
Evaluation of septic tank system effects on ground water quality / |
| Author |
Canter, Larry W. ;
Knox, R. C.
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| Other Authors |
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| CORP Author |
National Center for Ground Water Research, Norman, OK.;Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Lab., Ada, OK. |
| Publisher |
Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory, |
| Year Published |
1984 |
| Report Number |
EPA 600-2-84-107 |
| Stock Number |
PB84-244441 |
| OCLC Number |
11420905 |
| Subjects |
Septic tanks ;
Groundwater--Pollution ;
Water, Underground--Pollution
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| Additional Subjects |
Ground water ;
Septic tanks ;
Water pollution ;
Reviews ;
Design ;
Service life ;
Mathematical models ;
Waste water ;
Water flow ;
Subsurface drainage ;
Organic compounds ;
Percolation ;
Path of pollutants
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-2-84-107 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| EMBD |
EPA/600/2-84/107 |
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NRMRL/GWERD Library/Ada,OK |
10/27/1995 |
| NTIS |
PB84-244441 |
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 |
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
This study summarizes literature concerning the types and mechanisms of ground-water pollution from septic tank systems and provides information on methodologies for evaluating the ground water pollution potential. The conclusions are: (1) septic tank systems represent a significant source of ground-water pollution in the United States since many systems are exceeding their design life, the usage of synthetic organic chemicals in the household is increasing, and larger-scale systems are being designed and used; (2) a key issue is related to understanding the transport and fate of system effluents in the subsurface environment; (3) no specific technical methodology exists for evaluating ground water effects of septic tank systems, however, application of two empirical assessment methodologies (surface impoundment assessment and waste-soil-site interaction matrix) adjusted for annual wastewater flow and analytical method for determining water table rise, and a solute-transport model for ground water flow and pollutant concentrations has met with some success. |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. Cooperative agreement no. CR-806931. "EPA 600-2-84-107." "June 1984." Cover title. |
