| A practical, one-step resource for working with water wells and septic systems.
Each year, thousands upon thousands of Americans install water wells and septic systems on their properties. But with a maze of codes governing their use—along with a host of design requirements that ensure their functionality—where can someone turn for comprehensive, one-stop guidance? Enter the Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook from McGraw-Hill.
Written in language any property owner can understand—yet detailed enough for professionals and technical students—this easy-to-use volume delivers the latest techniques and code requirements for designing, building, rehabilitating, and maintaining private water wells and septic systems. Bolstered by a wealth of informative charts, tables, and illustrations, this book delivers:
- Current construction, maintenance, and repair methods
- New International Private Sewage Disposal Code
- Up-to-date standards from the American Water Works Association
- Packed with 200 illustrations
- And much, much more!
Contents
Chapter 1: Administration
Chapter 2: Definitions
Chapter 3: General Regulations
Chapter 4: Site Evaluation and Requirements
Chapter 5: Materials
Chapter 6: Soil Absorption Systems
Chapter 7: Pressure Distribution Systems
Chapter 8: Tanks
Chapter 9: Mound Systems
Chapter 10: Cesspools
Chapter 11: Inspections
Chapter 12: Referenced Standards
Chapter 13: Site Evaluation for Water Wells
Chapter 14: Testing and Protecting Potable Water
Chapter 15: Drilled Wells
Chapter 16: Shallow Wells
Chapter 17: Alternative Water Sources
Chapter 18: Troubleshooting Well Systems
Chapter 19: Site Limitations for Septic Systems
Chapter 20: Septic Designs and Soil Studies
Chapter 21: Gravel-and-Pipe Septic Systems
Chapter 22: Chamber-Type Septic Systems
Chapter 23: Wastewater Pump Systems
Chapter 24: Landscaping Septic-System Areas
Chapter 25: Septic-System Maintenance
Chapter 26: Troubleshooting Septic Systems
Chapter 27: Low-Cost Septic Systems
Chapter 28: Low-Cost Well Systems
Chapter 29: Suggestions for Bidding Jobs
Chapter 30: Cost Overruns
Chapter 31: Worksite Safety
Chapter 32: First Aid
Chapter 33: Mathematics for the Trade
Appendix: Reference and Conversion Tables and Data
Index. |
