| Main Title |
Progress Report of NHA - USPHS Household Sewage Disposal Project. |
| CORP Author |
Public Health Service, Cincinnati, Ohio. Water and Sanitation Investigations |
| Year Published |
1947 |
| Stock Number |
PB-260 175 |
| Additional Subjects |
Waste disposal ;
Household Sewage Disposal Project ;
Municipalities ;
Sewage disposal ;
Household wastes ;
Septic tanks ;
Regulations ;
Soil analysis ;
Garbage disposal ;
Solid wastes ;
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-260 175 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
80p |
| Abstract |
The Household Sewage Disposal Project, inaugurated in 1946, required emphasis on special testing and investigation work. Specific areas examined include: literature review; investigation of existing installations; operation of septic tanks and subsurface systems; sampling; laboratory investigation of soil clogging; 10 and 20-year cleaning intervals; extreme freezing conditions; effect of tree and shrubbery roots; effects of residential garbage grinding; distribution boxes, investigation of tank proportions; discharge of grease; relationship of sodium and calcium to soil-clogging action; relationships among seepage, evaporation, and transpiration; new methods of disposal; and development of standards. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1 Aug 47 |
| Category Codes |
13B |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A05/MF A01 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
323706343 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
