ABSTRACT A large population living in suburban and rural areas in the world uses septic
systems, also called onsite wastewater treatment systems, to dispose of household …

Climate change will stress urban sanitation systems. Although urban sanitation uses various
infrastructure types and service systems, current research appears skewed toward a small …

Groundwater pollution poses a significant threat globally, particularly in develo**
countries where inadequate sanitation facilities contribute to growing concerns about …

Nearly one-half of the residents of North and South Carolina use decentralized or onsite
wastewater treatment systems (OWTS). As the climate changes, coastal communities relying …

Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are a common wastewater treatment
approach in coastal communities. Vertical separation distance (VSD) requirements between …

Abstract Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWTS) are often cited as significant
sources of pollution in rural catchments. A mass balance based model has been developed …

Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS), commonly known as septic systems, are
increasingly recognized as a potential source of nitrogen in the shallow groundwater. Our …

Onsite wastewater systems (OWSs) can be significant sources of nutrients and E. coli to
water resources, potentially resulting in water quality degradation especially during times of …

Our book addresses the needs of practitioners, engineers, scientists, regulators, resource
managers, planners, and others with a need to know about septic systems. It arose after …

Nitrogen inputs to coastal watersheds have been linked to eutrophication. However, the role
that domestic sources of wastewater play in contributing nitrogen to coastal watersheds is …