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  1. Septic Tank- Soil Treatment Systems

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/98

    If the soil is deep, permeable, and unsaturated, an onsite septic tank soil treatment system can be set-up. This bulletin will describe the design and maintenance of such systems.    To purchase the full text, click here. ...

  2. Mound Systems for On-Site Wastewater Treatment

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/99

    An alternative to traditional sand bioreactor systems is mound systems. Sand fill is used above ground to pretreat the wastewater before it flows through the natural soil of the land. The siting, design, and construction of mound systems for single-family ...

  3. Mound Systems: Pressure Distribution of Wastewater

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/100

    An alternative to traditional sand bioreactor systems is mound systems. Sand fill is used above ground to pretreat the wastewater before it flows through the natural soil of the land. A pump placed in the dosing tank is used to distribute the wastewater e ...

  4. Sand and Media Bioreactors for Wastewater Treatment for Ohio Communities

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/101

                Due to strict regulations regarding dumping wastewater in streams, a cheap and effective option to treat wastewater is needed. A well-established option is using sand bioreactors, also known as sand filters. Advances in recent years has made t ...

  5. On-Site Sprinkler Irrigation of Treated Wastewater in Ohio

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/102

    An estimated 225 million gallons of wastewater is treated each day in Ohio. Although only 32% of Ohio’s land is suitable for septic systems, it is the most common way to treat wastewater. Irrigation is the way that about half of Ohio disposes of the treat ...

  6. Reuse of Reclaimed Wastewater through Irrigation for Ohio Communities

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/103

    Irrigating treated domestic or commercial wastewater is an alternative option to dumping into streams or lakes. Nutrients, like phosphorus and nitrogen, are considered valuable rather than contaminants when treated wastewater is disposed of through irriga ...

  7. Reuse of Reclaimed Wastewater- Disinfection to Protect Public Health

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/104

    Reuse of treated wastewater through irrigation is a great alternative to traditional methods. This option recycles nutrients and reduces the demand of clean water for irrigation. Any synthetic chemical or biological process is better carried out through s ...

  8. Household Well Water Testing

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/105

    It is recommended that homes that are served by private wells be tested at least once a year. While testing can be expensive, it is the only way to ensure safe, clean water. At minimum, testing should include total coliform bacteria, nitrate, pH, and tota ...

  9. Where to Have Your Water Tested

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/106

    A list of laboratories that are certified to test the private wells, organized by Ohio counties. To view full text, click here. ...

  10. Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues Near Shale Oil and Gas Development

    https://setll.osu.edu/node/107

    Water testing and steps to take are described in the event that gas and/or oils contamination is suspected. Landowners should avoid drinking water that may be contaminated.   To view full text, click here. ...

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