A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, 2nd Edition

Title: A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, 2nd Edition
Author: R. Woodson
ISBN: 0873896777 / 9780071625975
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 304
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2010
Availability: 45-60 days

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A fully updated professional reference to wells and septic systems
Don't let septic systems sink your budget! This essential guide is filled with expert advice on selecting and installing high-performance, cost-efficient wells and septic systems that will boost your bottom line.

A Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems, Second Edition, is completely up to date with the latest International Code Council International Private Sewage Disposal Code information. This handy resource covers new procedures and products, including green construction materials. Get coverage of virtually every aspect of wells and septic systems, such as how to :

• Evaluate property for wells and septic systems
• Protect your company's interests during bidding
• Assess soil studies and septic designs
• Choose the best well and septic system for each property
• Work with gravel-and-pipe, chamber-type, and gravity septic systems
• Troubleshoot and solve well and septic system problems
• Landscape septic system areas

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Dedication
About the Author
Introduction
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Water Wells Can Cost You Plenty
Chapter 2 : Septic Systems Can Sink You!
Chapter 3 : Evaluating Sites for Well Locations
Chapter 4 : Evaluating Sites for Septic Locations
Chapter 5 : Taking Bids for the Work
Chapter 6 : Soil Studies
Chapter 7 : Septic Designs
Chapter 8 : Code-Related Issues
Chapter 9 : Drilled Wells
Chapter 10 : Dug Wells
Chapter 11 : Alternative Water Sources
Chapter 12 : Gravel-and-Pipe Septic Systems
Chapter 13 : Chamber-Type Septic Systems and Other Special-Use Systems
Chapter 14 : Pump Stations
Chapter 15 : Gravity Systems
Chapter 16 : Controlling Construction Costs
Chapter 17 : Common Problems with Well Installations
Chapter 18 : Septic Troubles
Chapter 19 : Know Your Limitations
Chapter 20 : Landscaping Septic Systems

Appendix A : Definitions
Appendix B : Additional Resources
Appendix C : Facts, Figures, and Measurements
Index