{"product_id":"the-septic-systems-owners-manual-9780936070209","title":"The Septic Systems Owners' Manual","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Septic Systems Owners' Manual\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kahn, Lloyd. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780936070209.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is for the 60 million people in the U.S. whose homes have septic systems. It describes a basic gravity-flow septic system including the tank and the drainfield. It will tell you a bit about soil and the ability of microorganisms to purify water-borne pathogens.\nYou will learn what you can do daily (dishes, toilet, washing machine) to promote healthy functioning of a septic system. We will describe common-sense maintenance, periodic tank inspections, and tank pumping when necessary.\nThere is a chapter on what to do if things go wrong, and information on simple graywater systems and on composting toilets.\nAlternatives to the typical gravity-fed septic system are described, including mounds, sand-filters, pressure-dosed drainfields, and wetlands.\nAnd for the small town facing the likelihood of a town-wide septic system upgrade,we provide advice on basic organization, dealing with engineers, and selecting the best option for wastewater disposal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shelter Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789500833845,"sku":"ByrdShop_093607020X","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780936070209_e1273cac-a58f-480b-a6f9-96e5c23ffb3f.jpg?v=1784756663","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-septic-systems-owners-manual-9780936070209","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}