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Sewage and sewerage of farm homes [1922]

Chapter 1: SEWAGE AND SEWERAGE OF FARM HOMES.
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A practical manual outlines principles and procedures for safe disposal of household sewage on farms, defining sewage and sewerage, estimating volumes and composition, and identifying health hazards from pathogens and parasites. It explains biological decomposition and the importance of aeration, then provides step‑by‑step guidance on kitchen drains, cesspools, septic tanks, grease traps, distribution fields, and related construction details. Emphasis is placed on basing designs on local field data, proper installation, and continuous operation and maintenance to avoid odors, nuisance, and contamination of water supplies; illustrative plans and adaptable recommendations help readers select suitable treatments for varied site conditions.

SEWAGE AND SEWERAGE OF FARM HOMES.


George M. Warren,

Hydraulic Engineer, Bureau of Public Roads.


CONTENTS.

Page.
Introduction 3
Plans and advice 3
Sewage, sewers, and sewerage defined 4
Nature and quantity of sewage 4
Sewage-borne diseases and their avoidance 5
How sewage decomposes 9
Importance of air in treatment of sewage 10
Practical utilities 11
Kitchen-Sink Drainage 26
Cesspools 26
Septic tanks 28
Grease traps 53
General procedure 55