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TABLES OF CONTENTS
Documents in our web site Environmental Library for your ready reference.

Drinking Water from Household Wells

• Introduction
• What Is Ground Water and How Can It Be Polluted?
• Where Do Ground Water Pollutants Come From?
• What Are Some Naturally Occurring Sources of Pollution?
• What Human Activities Can Pollute My Ground Water?
• Should I Be Concerned?
• How Much Risk Can I Expect?
• What Should I Do?
• Six Steps to Well Water Safety
• Protecting Your Ground Water Supply
• Find Out More, Sources of Information on Well Water
• Definitions, Common Terms About Wells and Ground Water
     (source: EPA)


A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems
 

• Your Septic System is your responsibility!
    Top Four Things You Can Do to Protect Your Septic System
• How does it work? 
    Four main components: pipe from home, septic tank, drainfield, and soil.
     Septic system aliases:
     • On-lot system
     • Onsite system
     • Individual sewage disposal system
     • Onsite sewage disposal system
     • Onsite wastewater treatment system
• Finding Your Septic System
• Alternative Septic Systems
• Why should I maintain my septic system?
• How do I maintain my septic system?
• Inspect and pump frequently
   What Does a Septic Tank and System Inspection Include?
     • Locating the system.
     • Uncovering access holes.
     • Flushing the toilets.
     • Checking for signs of back up.
     • Measuring scum and sludge layers.
     • Identifying any leaks.
     • Inspecting mechanical components.
     • Pumping the septic tank if necessary.
• Use water efficiently
• Watch your drains
• Care for your drainfield
• What can make my septic system fail?
For more information, some sources (credit: EPA)







LINKS AND RESOURCES:

     EnviroCompliance Labs feels that the following links may assist you in making the best choices for your service needs.

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Federal

Environmental Protection Agency:
www.epa.gov

Laws and Regulations: www.epa.gov/lawsregs/

Sources of EPA Methods: www.epa.gov/osa/fem/methcollectns.htm

Office of Water: www.epa.gov/OW/

Region 3: www.epa.gov/region03/

Commonwealth of Virginia

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality:
www.deq.state.va.us

Regulations: www.deq.state.va.us/regulations/

Department of Consolidated Laboratory Services:
www.dgs.state.va.us/DivisionofConsolidatedLaboratoryServices/tabid/453/Default.aspx


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Document Library

NameDescription
DocumentDrinking_Water_From_Household_WellsDrinking Water from Household Wells. Table of Contents in left panel of page.
DocumentHome_Owners_Guide_to_Septic_SystemsHome Owners Guide to Septic Systems. Table of Contents in left panel of web page.
DocumentTechnical Paper, Calibration by Greg Hudson, Lab DirectorCalibration Curve Insights, Thinking Outside the Box! Presented August 2009 to standing room only audience at American Water Works Association (AWWA) meeting in Virginia.
DocumentHousehold Water TestingVirginia Cooperative Extension Publication 356-485, an informative short text on household water quality issues and insights.
Document356-489_Interpreting_Your_Water_Test_Report_Household_Water_Quality_Va_TechHow to interpret your water test report - guidance from the Virginia Cooperative Extension service publication 356-489.





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