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Identify the most common chemical elements of sewage
Solids
Gases
Fats and greases
DO
BOD
PH
What is the criteria that can be used to determine if a
subsurface OSSF system is functioning properly ?
The Plumbing system must drain
No Water is surfacing or pooling above ground
There are no odors
The waste water must receive nearly complete treatment
List the soil treatment mechanisms important in treating
wastewater
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,filtering or straining
Adsorption
Biological
The is authorized to review permit applications , site
evaluations , planning materials and conduct inspections of
OSSFs .
a . installer
b . site evaluator
c . maintenance technician
d . Designated representative
d . Designated representative
The primary threat from malfunctioning OSSF systems is
water born disease
Wastewater disposal and OSSF systems are regulated in order
to protect
Public health and environment
A ______ is a disease-causing microorganism
Pathogen
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, A groundwater chemical contaminant that can result from
septic tanks and leachfields is which can cause_____in infants
Nitrates and methoemoglobinmia
Statewide regulation of OSSF began in
1989 Sept
The state agency responsible for regulating OSSF is
TECQ
The desired method or level of OSSF regulation in Texas is
_______regulation
Local
pH measures whether wastewater is ______\or_________
Acidity Basicity
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