Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality

Septic Tank System Effects on Ground Water Quality
Author: Canter
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1985-04-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780873710121

This valuable reference delineates the ground water quality concerns associated with the planning and usage of septic tank systems. Septic tank systems represent a significant source of ground water pollution in the United States. Since many existing systems are exceeding their design life by several-fold, the usage of synthetic organic chemicals in the household and for system cleaning is increasing, and larger-scale systems are being designed and used.