The lateral-flow sand filter (LFSF) is an alternative system for household septic-tank effluent treatment that utilizes periodic or continuous surface discharge. The purpose of this study was to ...

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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Some septic system cleaners are composed of chemicals which pose a significant threat to groundwater quality. A survey was undertaken to ...

A woman and her dog have been rescued unharmed after falling into the six-meter-deep sinkhole that opened up in her Southeast Portland backyard. (Portland, Ore., Fire & Rescue) Rain and recent sewer ...

Q I enjoy your column immensely as a faithful reader every week. I do wish to comment, however, on the recent column that mentioned septic systems, as I feel you might have given some readers the ...