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The publications and audiovisuals listed below are available from the Cornell University Resource Center.

The following discounts are available to individuals and groups ordering copies of the same title (publications only) sent to one address: 3-5 copies, 5% off; 6-29 copies, 10% off; 30-64 copies, 15% off; 65-100 copies, 20% off; and 100+ copies, 25% off. Shipping is $5.00 for the first item and $1.00 for each additional item.

Cornell University Resource Center
PO Box 3884
Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone: (607) 255-2080
Fax: (607) 255-9946
E-mail: resctr@cornell.edu
E-Store with current pricing at www.cce.cornell.edu/store

Note that there is also a selection of water quality fact sheets availble free of charge from Cornell Cooperative Extension's website. View these fact sheets here.

 
 

On-Site Sewage Treatment Systems: Keeping Our Water CleanOn-Site Sewage Treatment Systems: Keeping Our Water Clean

(329VOSSTS) $22.95
This 20-minute video explains how a typical septic system works; describes site analysis and soil testing; considers alternative systems; outlines signs of system failure; discusses how frequently a septic tank should be pumped; and lists maintenance tips.

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Your Septic SystemYour Septic System

(174FSSET) $1.95
This set of 5 fact sheets addresses the following septic system care and maintenance topics: What to do if your septic system fails Special considerations for shoreline property owners How to conserve water in your home and yard What you need to know when buying or selling a house Considerations when building or remodeling a home

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Septic Systems, Soils, and Groundwater ProtectionSeptic Systems, Soils, and Groundwater Protection

(174IB230) $1.95
This 13-page booklet provides basic technical information about septic systems, their proper design and installation, and associated environmental effects. It also includes a soil percolation rate chart and other useful tables and statistics.

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Disposal of Household Hazardous WasteDisposal of Household Hazardous Waste

(329FSHHW) Sold in packs of 25 for $17.95
This 4-page fact sheet instructs homeowners how to dispose of household chemicals in a way that limits harm to the environment. The fact sheet also discusses products used for personal care, home care and maintenance, automobile, lawn and garden.

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Household Cleaning ProductsHousehold Cleaning Products: What About Substitutes?

(329FSHCP) Sold in packs of 25 for $17.95
This 4-page fact sheet evaluates substitutes for commercially formulated cleaning products, in addition to listing common ingredients in commercial products formulated for specific tasks. It discusses alternatives and trade-offs, cost effectiveness, and safety issues.

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Water Treatment NotesWater Treatment Notes

(329WQFSSET) $14.95 for a set of 16, many individual fact sheets are available in packs of 25
Also available online from CENet.
Download the complete issue number 16.
This set of 16 fact sheets (each one can be purchased separately) addresses the following water treatment or water quality topics:

  • Guidelines for purchasing water treatment equipment
  • Lead in drinking water
  • Activated carbon treatment for drinking water
  • Reverse osmosis treatment of drinking water
  • Chlorination of drinking water
  • Iron and manganese in drinking water
  • Hydrogen sulfide in household water
  • Private household water supplies
  • Terminology for on site sewage treatment systems
  • Ultraviolet radiation for disinfecting household drinking water
  • Bottled water
  • Water for emergency use
  • Safe fuel use around the home
  • Drinking water standards and the health effects of drinking contaminated water
  • Cryptoporidium: a waterborne pathogen Household chemicals and your septic system

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The following publications are available through the Natural Resource Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES)

NRAES
Cooperative Extension
PO Box 4557
Ithaca, NY 14852-4557

Phone: (607) 255-7654
Fax: (607) 255-8770
E-mail: nraes@cornell.edu

 

Private Drinking Water Supplies: Quality, Testing, and Options for Problem WatersPrivate Drinking Water Supplies: Quality, Testing, and Options for Problem Waters

(123NRAES47) $8.00
This 60-page booklet provides a general reference on drinking water quality. It describes types of private water supplies, drinking water standards and health effects; water testing and treatment; and potential pollution prevention activities.

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iz26Home Water Treatment

(123NRAES48) $15.00
This 120-page booklet describes the basic types of chemical and physical home water treatment devices. It includes a listing of primary and secondary drinking water contaminants, their sources and possible health effects, and potential treatment devices or methods for their removal.

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Well Slide Set

A new slide set is available for loan to county educators. The slide set, titled "Protect your home well and your community water supply," contains 52 numbered color slides and a script that takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes to narrate. The slide set provides a basic understanding of ground water, describes possible sources of pollution to a private water supply, and suggests ways in which homeowners may protect their drinking water from contamination.

To borrow the well slide set, contact the TXA Water Quality Program via phone (607-255-1943), fax (607-255-1093) or e-mail (txa_extn@cornell.edu).

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Home*A*Syst Training Video

The "New York State Home*A*Syst Satellite Training Program" was broadcast live via the Cornell Cooperative Extension Satellite Network on February 10, 1998. This 2-hour videotape contains five segments: (1)update and overview of both the national and New York State Home*A*Syst programs; (2) panel discussion with county educators about the promotion, planning, and delivery of their respective Home*A*Syst pilot programs; (3) panel discussion with local collaborators about their support, interest, and potential role in county Home*A*Syst programs given various scenarios and county needs; (4) panel discussion with Extension staff from Cornell about their potential roles, activities, resources and programming links for the various Home*A*Syst topics; and (5) a Question and Answer segment, during which audience members throughout New York State interacted directly with the panel speakers.

If you wish to purchase or borrow a copy of the "Home*A*Syst Satellite Training Program" videotape, please phone (607-255-1943), fax (607-255-1093), or e-mail (txa_extn@cornell.edu) your request.

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