What will you do to reduce house hold wastewater? Shortly answer
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1. cLOse the tap after use. Do not leave it open.
2. Do not use drinking water for irrigation purpose.
3. Fix leaks.
4. Take short shower.
5. Ugrading to a front-loading washer.
(If you save a litre of drinking water, it may save lives of several people.
DON'T WASTE WATER.)
Virtually all farms use a septic system or similar on-site wastewater treatment system. While these systems are generally economical and safe, household wastewater can contain contaminants that degrade water quality for such uses as drinking, stock watering, food preparation and cleaning.
Potential contaminants in household wastewater include disease-causing bacteria, infectious viruses, household chemicals, and excess nutrients such as nitrate. Viruses can infect the liver, causing hepatitis, or infect the lining of the intestine, causing gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea). If coliform organisms (a group of indicator bacteria) are found in well water, the water is potentially dangerous for drinking and food preparation. Septic systems are a potential source of this pollution, as are livestock yards.
A properly installed and maintained system for treating and disposing of household wastewater will minimize the impact of that system on ground water and surface water. State and county codes specify how wastewater systems must be designed, installed and maintained. All new systems must be installed by a state certified installer and inspected by a state certified inspector prior to use. At a minimum, follow the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission codes for design and construction, but also consider whether the minimum requirements are sufficient at your site.