Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook

R. Dodge Woodson

448 pages, parution le 05/05/2003

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Résumé

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
* And much, much more!

So, no matter if you're a plumber, a driller, or a utility company professional, Water Wells and Septic Systems Handbook is the one resource you need to ensure your next job's success!

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 Portable 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

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	R. Dodge Woodson
Parution	05/05/2003
Nb. de pages	448
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	770g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071402002
ISBN13	978-0-07-140200-2