Biosolids glossary of terms (2017)

New 4/95; Reviewed 7/17/WebIncludes bibliographical reference

Crop/nutrient considerations for biosolids (2017)

New 12/94; Reviewed 7/17/We

State and EPA regulations for domestic wastewater sludge and biosolids (2017)

New 4/95; Revised 7/17/We

Understanding your water test report (2017)

New 7/93; Revised 6/17/We

Land application of septage (2017)

New 4/95; Revised 7/17/We

Federal laws protecting groundwater and surface water [wq 0022] (2017)

Several key laws protect the quality of groundwater and surface water. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for seeing that these laws are followed. The EPA assigns different responsibilities to other state agencies and distributes federal funds to carry them out. The main laws listed here are the responsibility of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Water testing : what to test for (2017)

New 7/93; Revised 6/17/We

Understanding home water treatment systems (2017)

New 5/93; Revised 6/17/WebIncludes bibliographical reference

Aquifers and soil filter effect : nitrogen in the environment (WQ, 2017)

Groundwater is like a very large, saturated underground sponge made of sands and gravels. Water seeps through this sponge at varying rates, depending on the permeability of the sands or gravel. Water filters down through the soil until it reaches the aquifer. The water table indicates the top level of groundwater, or aquifer. Aquifers may be present very near the ground surface or more than 1,000 feet down

Controlling runoff and erosion at urban construction sites (2017)

Revised 9/03; Reviewed 5/17/Web