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Do not use for plan or design preparation.  \nResidential  \nOnsite Wastewater Treatment  \nSystems  \nTo order additional copies of this Handbook contact:  \nHealth Education Services  \nHealth Research Incorporated  \nP.O. Box 7126  \nAlbany, NY 12224; (518) 439-7286  \n[http://www.healthresearch.org](http://www.healthresearch.org) or [http://www.healthresearch.org/store/water-treatment-sewage-manuals](http://www.healthresearch.org/store/water-treatment-sewage-manuals)  \n[For an electronic copy of this Handbook go to:](For an electronic copy of this Handbook go to:)  \n[http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/wastewater_treatment_systems/design_handbook.htm](http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/wastewater_treatment_systems/design_handbook.htm)[ ](http://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/wastewater_treatment_systems/design_handbook.htm)[or contact your local health department or:](or contact your local health department or:)  \nBureau of Water Supply Protection  \nNew York State Department of Health  \nCorning Tower, Empire State Plaza  \nAlbany NY 12237  \n518-402-7650  \n“The Disposal of Human Excreta and Sewage of the Country Home”  \nTheodore Horton, C.E., Director of Sanitary Engineering  \nNYSDOH  \nPublished October 5, 1916  \nThis text is for historical interest only. Do not use for plan or design preparation.  \nIncluded throughout this Handbook are several examples of diagrams, tables and text from archival Department documents that dealt with onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) design and policy. These examples trace the development of OWTS technology innovations and Department policy development, which led to increased protection of public health and the environment. These examples are a small testimony to the significant foresight, expertise and professionalism of Department and industry personnel who were leaders in OWTS innovation, technology and policy, both in the past and more recently, not only in New York State, but also nationally and in some cases internationally.  \nTable of Contents  \nList of Acronyms ......................................................................................................................................12  \nChapter 1: Foreword ..............................................................................................................................13  \n1.1 Regulation by Other Agencies and Local Authorities ....................................................................................... 14  \n1.2 Acknowledgement.............................................................................................................................................. 14  \n1.3 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 15  \nChapter 2: Construction Safety ..............................................................................................................17  \n2.1 General Trenching and Excavation Safety Guidance......................................................................................... 17  \nChapter 3: Wastewater Flows.................................................................................................................19  \n3.1 Water Softener Discharges .................................................................................................................................20  \n3.2 Low Flow Fixtures .............................................................................................................................................20  \n3.3 Spas, Whirlpool Baths, Hot Tubs and High Water Use Products .....................................................................21  \n3.4 Protecting the Onsite Wastewater ","cbCaimXuW5QctfoJ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimXuW5QctfoJ","pdf",9473225,278,"English","# Table of Contents\n## List of Acronyms\n## Chapter 1: Foreword\n## Chapter 2: Construction Safety\n## Chapter 3: Wastewater Flows\n## Chapter 4: Soil and Site Appraisal","[{\"question\":\"Is the handbook intended for current plan or design preparation?\",\"answer\":\"No. It states the text and diagrams are for historical interest only and must not be used for plan or design preparation.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the handbook’s scope for onsite wastewater systems?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) design and policy for individual household systems, with examples drawn from archival department documents.\"},{\"question\":\"What major topics are covered in the table of contents?\",\"answer\":\"The contents include a foreword, construction safety, wastewater flows, and soil and site appraisal, along with related technical subsections such as site investigation and percolation testing.\"}]","Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Design Handbook | PDF",1792793700,701]