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Evaluating the performance of on-site sewage disposal systems / by: D.H. Waller and J.D. Mooers.NH17-352/1998E-PDF

"On-site sewage disposal systems serve a significant proportion of the population of Canada. These systems provide a cost-effective alternative to central systems when they function properly. But they can and do malfunction, resulting in surface contamination where the soil system is unable to accept the septic tank effluent, or ground water contamination where the local soil system does not provide adequate treatment. Officials concerned with the use of and effects of these systems need to know if existing systems are functioning satisfactorily. Where the possibility of problems exists, sanitary surveys are conducted. These include site examinations, interviews, and dye tests"--Introduction.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Research Division, issuing body.
TitleEvaluating the performance of on-site sewage disposal systems / by: D.H. Waller and J.D. Mooers.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Digitized edition from print [produced by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation].
  • "CMHC Project Officers: Al Houston/Chris Ives."
  • "Report to Research Division, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation."
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 16).
  • Includes introduction in English and French.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa, Ontario : Research Division, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, March 1998.
Author / Contributor
  • Waller, D. H., author.
Description1 online resource (ii, 18 pages) : illustrations
Catalogue number
  • NH17-352/1998E-PDF
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