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Description
This Texas TCEQ Installer II exam tests competency in installing On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF) that
treat and dispose of wastewater on the same property, covering topics like soil evaluation, system types,
and regulations, preparing individuals for licensing to install advanced systems beyond basic septic
tanks, often requiring prior training and experience.
What it Covers (Key Areas):
Soil Science: Conducting percolation tests and analyzing soil for system suitability.
System Design & Installation: Installing and maintaining complex OSSF systems, potentially involving
advanced treatment and disposal.
Regulations: Understanding TCEQ rules for OSSF installation.
Safety: Hazards of confined spaces, wastewater, and potential contaminants.
Basic Math: Calculations related to solids (TSS, TDS), weight (8.34 lbs/gallon), etc..
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Pathogens -
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Disease causing microorganisms that are passed into water through
feces.
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Microorganism -
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Any living thing too small to see with a naked eye.
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Viruses -
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Are from 10 too 100 times smaller than bacteria, can only function and
reproduce in living cells.
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Bacteria -
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Single celled organisms.
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Bacteria,Microorganism, and Viruses -
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are all different types of pathogens.
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The weight of wastewater. -
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8.34 pounds per gallon.
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Three Main Areas of Wastewater. -
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Physical, Chemical, Bacteriological.
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TSS -
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Total Suspended Solids
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TDS -
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Total dissolved solids
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TSS and TDS added together equal. -
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Total Solids.
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Formula: -
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TSS+TDS=TR
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Organic Material -
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Carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
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Carbs -
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Stabilizes first
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