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G08-1491 Drinking Water Treatment: Water Softening (Ion Exchange), Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Shirley Niemeyer
G08-1491 Drinking Water Treatment: Water Softening (Ion Exchange), Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Shirley Niemeyer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
The presence of calcium (Ca) and/or magnesium (Mg) in water results in water being considered "hard." Calcium and magnesium ions in water react with heat, metallic plumbing, and chemical agents such as detergents to decrease the effectiveness of nearly any cleaning task. Hard water can be softened using an ion exchange softening process. This 2008 guide discusses the ion exchange water softening process and related equipment used for household water treatment.
G08-1490 Drinking Water Treatment: Reverse Osmosis, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
G08-1490 Drinking Water Treatment: Reverse Osmosis, Bruce I. Dvorak, Sharon Skipton
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
Homeowners can find out more about reverse osmosis (RO) in this 2008 guide, which discusses the principles and process of RO treatment for household drinking water.
Ec08-1488 Drinking Water Treatment: What You Need To Know When Selecting Water Treatment Equipment, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Shirley Niemeyer
Ec08-1488 Drinking Water Treatment: What You Need To Know When Selecting Water Treatment Equipment, Sharon Skipton, Bruce I. Dvorak, Shirley Niemeyer
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
This 2008 NebGuide explores household water quality and treatment options and can help consumers select a treatment system suited to a particular situation.
G08-1475 Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment: Mounds For Effluent Treatment, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt
G08-1475 Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment: Mounds For Effluent Treatment, Janet R. Hygnstrom, Sharon Skipton, Wayne Woldt
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials
A mound wastewater treatment system may be right for lots that have slowly permeable soils, sandy soils, or a high water table. Learn the advantages, disadvantages and maintenance considerations of a mound system in this 2008 NebGuide.