Wells and Septic Systems (Paperback)

by Max Alth (Author), Charlotte Alth (Author), S. Duncan (Author) "Most populated areas are served by municipal sewage disposal systems, and all a home-builder has to do is tap into the pipeline..." (more)
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Product Description
Here's all the information you need to build a well or septic system yourself - and save a lot of time, money, and frustration. S. Blackwell Duncan has thoroughly revised and updated this second edition of Wells and Septic Systems to conform to current codes and requirements. He also has expanded this national bestseller to include new material on well and septic installation, water storage and distribution, water treatment, ecological considerations, and septic systems for problem building sites.

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McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Product Details

• Paperback: 262 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (November 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830621369
• ISBN-13: 978-0830621361
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #297,439 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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100 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars OK on wells, but weak on septic systems., December 26, 1998

By A Customer

Much of the same comments I made about the "Builder's Guide to Wells and Septic Systems" apply to this book. Although oriented more towards a home owner-builder rather than a professional home builder, it still lacks detail on septic systems. There is no discussion of sand mounds, which account for about 90% of all installations in my region of PA, or other alternative system types. About 1/3 of the book relates to septic systems and the balance to well and water systems.

If you are interested mainly in wells, this is probably not a bad choice. If your desire is to design your own septic system, then I think this book is lacking.

Matt

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wells and Septic Systems, December 20, 2006

By	Bud (Southeastern, Pa.) - See all my reviews

This book has given me an introduction to the information needed to replace my septic field with regard to the length and depth of the field trenches and components needed. The book reviews the basics on perculation testing and various calculations for determining the trench dimensions as well as the amount and type of stone and dirt backfill needed. You then need to compare this data to your local code(Pa. Chapter 73 in my case). All States are a little different on their exact requirements for the work.

3.0 out of 5 stars Way too technical, May 4, 2009

By	J. Zimmerman - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is more like a textbook for engineering than a homeowner guide; keep on looking...