Authors

Douglas Malo

Publication Date

1983

Bulletin Number

60

Document Type

Article

Description

The aquifers of the big Sioux and Vermillion Rivers in Lincoln County, South Dakota are important sources of water for municipal and agriculture use. Nonincorporated residential developments in rural areas in southeastern South Dakota have greatly increased over the last fifteen years. With this growth the chance for septic system contamination of underlying shallow aquifers has greatly increased. The proper use of soils overlying and draining into the aquifers is critical in maintaining water quality. As a result of this concern for potential pollution hazards a study was initiated to identify soil limitations for septic tank absorption fields.

Pages

53

Publisher

South Dakota State University

Type

text

Format

application/pdf

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