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Residential Systems Click the PDF documents require free reader software downloadable from Adobe, Inc.
The links are organized around the Home*A*Syst chapters. In it you will find links to educational resources and bulletins that you can order or download.
Agencies, Organizations, and other Home*A*Syst sites Chapter 5 Household wastewater: septic systems Chapter 6 Yard and garden care Chapter 7 Drinking water well management Chapter 8 Liquid fuels: safe management of gasoline, heating oil, diesel and other fuels Michigan Links
National Links+- United States Department of Agriculture Healthy Homes National on-line version of Home*A*Syst Other Home*A*Syst sites Arkansas Urban Home*A*Syst from University of Arkansas, focuses on questions applicable to urban residents. Delaware Coast*A*Syst from Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, contains a chapter on boat care. Home*A*Syst and Home*A*Syst for home based occupations and hobbies from Kansas State University North Carolina Home and Coast*A*Syst Chapter 1 - Site assessment: protecting water quality around your home Watershed Organizations found throughout Michigan On-line soil maps for Michigan interactive GIS map Michigan Geology bedrock and glacial geology maps and background information on Michigans geology Groundwater in the Great Lakes From the USGS Michigan Hydrology From the USGS Michigan Groundwater Mapping Project Interactive GIS map Michigan Townships Association Information about many of your local townships Surf your watershed from the EPA Chapter 2 Managing household trash: waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting Homeowner recycling and hazardous waste resource page from the MDEQ Composting information from Master Composter Recycling information from the US Environmental Protection Agency Facts about solid waste in the US Chapter 3 Managing hazardous household products Homeowner recycling and hazardous waste resource page from the MDEQ
Material Safety Data Sheets: information on many aspects of
hazardous chemicals including safety precautions and special hazards.
MSU Extension on-line fact sheets and bulletins
PESTICIDE PROTECTION E-1641 How much is one part per million? E-1780 Reading a chemical label E-2182 Reading a pesticide label Chapter 4 Stormwater management Michigan DEQ Water Division, Surface Water Group MDEQ Storm Water program includes links to the Phase II Storm Water Regulations Southeast Michigan Partners for Clean Water Coalition educating on stormwater Clinton River Watershed Councils Guide to the Phase II Storm Water Regulations Center for Watershed Protection National non-profit organization that provides technical training and information Rain Gardens of West Michigan Information on how to develop a rain garden in Michigan Chapter 5 Household Wastewater: Septic Systems MSU Publications WQ - 13 Maintaining your Septic System: Special Consideration for Shoreline Property WQ - 14 What to do if your Septic System fails WQ - 15 Buying or selling a home? What to find out about your water and septic systems WQ - 16 How to conserve water in your home and yard WQ - 39 Managing your septic system - get printed folders from here Map of Michigan Health Departments National Small Flows Clearinghouse Minnesota Extension Septic Website A homeowners guide to septic systems from EPA Chapter 6 - Yard and Garden Care MSU Extension on-line fact sheets and bulletins
PESTICIDE PROTECTION E-1641 - How much is one part per million? E-1780 Reading a chemical label E-2182 - Reading a pesticide label E-2719 - Natural enemies in your garden: a homeowners guide to biological control E-2725 - What does a pesticide label say? E-2760 - Choosing a pest control company E-2771 - Choosing a Lawn Care Company E-2778 - Integrated Pest Management in the Home E-2814 - Molds in the Home E-2837 - Community Spray Programs MSU Turf Tips Includes fact sheets on water quality and turf mowing, fertilization, irrigation, soil testing, integrated pest management, and maintaining waterfront turf. MSU Pesticide Education Includes on-line versions of pesticide applicator manuals and pesticide oriented bulletins. National Pesticide Information Center Excellent resource on all aspects of pesticides Yard Care and the Enviornment Series of publications from University of Wisconsin Stormwater bulletins from University of Wisconsin
Material Safety Data Sheets Information on many aspects of
hazardous chemicals including safety precautions and special hazards.
Chapter 7 Drinking water well management MSU Extension Publications available on-line from here WQ-02
Testing of Private Wells MDEQ Wellhead Protection Program MDEQ Water Well Construction and Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Code Michigan Environmental Health Association Wellowner.org an online guide for homeowners on wells and groundwater Chapter 8 Liquid fuels: safe management of gasoline, heating oil, diesel and other fuels MDEQ Storage Tanks Aboveground and underground Home Heating Oil Tanks FAQs From the MDEQ WQ-22 Preventing Water Contamination from Home Heating Fuel Tanks WQ-37 Small Underground Fuel Storage Tanks: Tips for Farmers and Homeowners Lawn*A*Syst Also see Chapter 6 on Yard and Garden Care MSU Turf Tips Includes fact sheets on water quality and turf mowing, fertilization, irrigation, soil testing, integrated pest management, and maintaining waterfront turf. MSU Pesticide Education Includes online versions of pesticide applicator manuals and pesticide oriented bulletins. E-2725 - What does a pesticide label say? E-2760 - Choosing a pest control company E-2771 - Choosing a Lawn Care Company E-2778 - Integrated Pest Management in the Home E-2814 - Molds in the Home E-2837 - Community Spray Programs Yard Care and the Environment Series of publications from University of Wisconsin Managing Shoreline Properties Also see Chapters 1, 4, 5, and 6 Shoreland Management Guide from the Minnesota DNR This page is updated by Bindu Bhakta bhaktabi@msu.edu |
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