A comparison of disposal methods for on-site sewage facilities within the state of Texas, USA

Megan E. Carr (), David L. Jumper and Joe C. Yelderman
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Megan E. Carr: University of Tennessee
David L. Jumper: Brazos On-Site Consulting
Joe C. Yelderman: Baylor University

Environment Systems and Decisions, 2009, vol. 29, issue 4, 381-387

Abstract: Abstract Currently, 1.5 million homes in Texas, USA utilize an on-site sewage facility to manage their household waste. This study compares the conventional septic dispersal technology of perforated pipe drain field with two of the new technologies recently implemented in Texas, multi-pipe and chamber systems, determining if soil classification and climate are influencing factors in functional ability for each of the technologies. There is no statistical significance for failure of a system with respect to system type or climate zone. The textural classification of soil is a statistically significant variable in septic system failures. Soil type III, which includes the clay groups except pure clays and silty clay, appears to significantly influence system failures. Additionally, occupant misuse and lack of maintenance are contributing factors to system failure.

Keywords: On-site sewage facility; Wastewater; Soil texture classification (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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