Tag: OSSF
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Research shows septic system maintenance impact on Attoyac Bayou
A new study from TWRI researchers explored the influences on septic system maintenance in Attoyac Bayou and found the greatest influence on behavior was attitude toward maintenance, which was positive for most septic system owners.
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Septic systems explained
How do septic systems work? Despite their necessity, septic systems can be difficult to find reliable information about, which can leave inexperienced homeowners with unanswered questions. In this article, learn how septic systems work, what goes into their maintenance, and what advice water professionals have.
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Septic system clinics set for Aug. 13 in Alice, Aug. 14 in Riviera
Residents of the Baffin Bay watershed are invited to attend educational workshops on septic system maintenance Aug. 13 and 14. The workshops are free, will cover identical information, and will be held: Landowners and residents in Jim Wells, Duval, Nueces and Kleberg counties who depend on septic systems are encouraged to attend. The workshops will…
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Texas water quality and septic systems
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay August is water quality month and Texans with septic systems can help improve local water quality by making sure it is working properly. Septic systems — known as on-site sewage facilities, or OSSFs — work like mini wastewater treatment facilities for rural or suburban Texans who live too far…
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Partnership coordinates septic system repair, replacement
The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has been working with the Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership for the past decade to improve water quality, which includes repairing and replacing septic systems. How septic system impact water quality Emily Monroe, TWRI extension program specialist, said humans have been a major contributor of bacteria in the Attoyac Bayou watershed through failing or…
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Septic system repair, replacement in Attoyac Bayou improves water quality
The Attoyac Bayou Watershed Partnership is coordinating a septic system repair and replacement program for residents in the Attoyac Bayou watershed to help improve and protect water quality.
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TWRI publishes septic system guide
Do you own a septic system? The Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI) has published a new resource titled Septic System Maintenance & Inspection Pocket Guide. This new educational material is to help homeowners with problem solving and best management practices for their septic systems. It was developed by Nathan Glavy, TWRI extension program specialist; Stephanie deVilleneuve, TWRI research assistant;…
