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Nitrate in Drinking Water
https://setll.osu.edu/node/111
Most animals are susceptible to nitrate poisoning. This bulletin describes the nitrogen cycle and how to control it. To purchase full text, click here. ...
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Bacteria in Drinking Water
https://setll.osu.edu/node/110
Don’t mistake water-borne diseases for the flu. This bulletin discusses bacteria and provides disinfection methods. To purchase full text, click here. ...
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Electrochemical Disinfection in the Fresh-Cut Produce Industry
https://setll.osu.edu/node/109
Foodborne illnesses affect about one in six people around the world. Pasteurization, thermal sterilization, washing, irradiation, and antimicrobial agents can prevent foodborne disease outbreaks. Â To view full text, click here. ...
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Drinking Water Regulations
https://setll.osu.edu/node/108
The Safe Drinking Water Act (1974) had the EPA develop national drinking standards. Laws developed are constantly being revised. Requirements for the treatment, monitoring, and reporting of public water systems are established. Primary laws are enforceabl ...
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Testing Private Water Sources and Resolving Contamination Issues Near Shale Oil and Gas Development
https://setll.osu.edu/node/107
Water testing and steps to take are described in the event that gas and/or oils contamination is suspected. Landowners should avoid drinking water that may be contaminated. Â To view full text, click here. ...
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Where to Have Your Water Tested
https://setll.osu.edu/node/106
A list of laboratories that are certified to test the private wells, organized by Ohio counties. To view full text, click here. ...
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Household Well Water Testing
https://setll.osu.edu/node/105
It is recommended that homes that are served by private wells be tested at least once a year. While testing can be expensive, it is the only way to ensure safe, clean water. At minimum, testing should include total coliform bacteria, nitrate, pH, and tota ...
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Sand and Media Bioreactors for Wastewater Treatment for Ohio Communities
https://setll.osu.edu/node/101
      Due to strict regulations regarding dumping wastewater in streams, a cheap and effective option to treat wastewater is needed. A well-established option is using sand bioreactors, also known as sand filters. Advances in recent years has made t ...
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Mound Systems: Pressure Distribution of Wastewater
https://setll.osu.edu/node/100
An alternative to traditional sand bioreactor systems is mound systems. Sand fill is used above ground to pretreat the wastewater before it flows through the natural soil of the land. A pump placed in the dosing tank is used to distribute the wastewater e ...
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Mound Systems for On-Site Wastewater Treatment
An alternative to traditional sand bioreactor systems is mound systems. Sand fill is used above ground to pretreat the wastewater before it flows through the natural soil of the land. The siting, design, and construction of mound systems for single-family ...