Septic Systems 101
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What’s In Wastewater
Wastewater is a witches brew of solids and liquids infused with a number of chemicals and a large dose of microorganisms.
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Wastewater Glossary
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Water Quality Indicators
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Data and Statistics Primer
This primer is an overview of the statistical and graphical methods used in the presentation of the data on this website.
Read TopicI/A Septic Systems
Even if you have a “regular” septic system, proper use and maintenance can save you tens of thousands of dollars...
I/A Compendium
This World Wide Web Page is maintained by the Barnstable County Department of Health and the Environment under a grant...
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I/A System Inspections
I/A systems require maintenance to run properly. Find out what I/A maintenance entails and why you have to do it.
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I/A System Sampling
Sampling and analysis of wastewater treatment system (WWTS) effluent is an important step in the verification of the proper functioning of the system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have an I/A system installed or are looking to buy a property with an I/A, you'll want to check here to get some quick answers.
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