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Understanding Your Natural Gas Bill

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Energy Conservation with Natural Gas Appliances

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Choosing a Natural Gas Marketer

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Special Senior Resources

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Natural Gas Education Program Folder

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Waste: Septic Tanks

Septic Tank Design and Construction HTML

More Information · 1991

If designed and placed properly, septic tanks work efficiently and require only routine maintenance. However, if systems are improperly installed, groundwater problems may occur. The publication "Septic Tank Design and Construction" gives basic information about septic tanks, how to best plan a septic tank, and how to deal with common septic tank problems.

Septic Tank Maintenance and Care HTML

More Information · 1991

Septic tanks require routine maintenance in order to ensure reliability. The publication Septic Tank Maintenance and Care gives tips on how to maintain your septic tank.

Georgia Home*A*Syst: Protecting Your Water and Septic System

More Information · Print 1 on: 11" x 17" paper · Español · 4 pages · 2001

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Water Conservation

Every Drop Counts: Conserve Water at Home

More Information · 2 pages · 2008

Water Quality

Georgia Home*A*Syst: Protecting Your Home, Lawn, and Water

More Information · Print 1 on: 11" x 17" paper · Español · 4 pages · 2001

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Georgia Home*A*Syst: Protecting Your Water and Septic System

More Information · Print 1 on: 11" x 17" paper · Español · 4 pages · 2001

This prints on 11"x17" paper.

Home Water Treatment Systems HTML

More Information · 1996

Unlike users of public water systems, people using private water supplies (such as wells, springs, and cisterns) are responsible for ensuring the quality of their own drinking water. The publication "Home Water Treatment Systems" provides guidelines for deciding whether a home water treatment system is needed, and if so, how to select an appropriate treatment system.

Household Water Quality: Lead and Copper

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Lead and copper are two harmful contaminants which can be present in private water supplies. This publication gives tips on how to treat your private water supply for lead and copper and protect the health of your family.

Household Water Quality: Corrosive or Scaling Water

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Drinking corrosive or scaling water may be harmful to your health. This publication provides information on how to identify and treat private water supplies and protect the health of your family.

Household Water Quality: Hydrogen Sulfide and Sulfate

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Hydrogen sulfide is a corrosive gas that has the smell of rotten eggs. Sulfate is odorless and comes from naturally occurring minerals in soils, rocks, and sediments. This publication gives tips for treating contaminated water.

Household Water Quality: Coliform Bacteria in Your Water

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Coliform are a group of several type of bacteria from the same family which typically live and reproduce in the intestines of animals. This publication discusses dangers associated with these bacteria and gives water testing and treatment tips.

Household Water Quality: Pesticides, Solvents, and Petroleum Products

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

This publication gives information about these three chemical hazards and tips for addressing them safely.

Household Water Quality: Nitrate in Water

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Nitrate forms naturally in soil from the decomposition of soil organic matter, from application of organic materials like animal manure, and from application of nitrogen. This publication discusses dangers associated with elevated nitrate levels in your water supply and how to deal with these issues properly.

Household Water Quality: Home Water Quality and Treatment

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Unlike users of public water systems, people using private water supplies (such as wells, springs, and cisterns) are responsible for ensuring the quality of their own drinking water. This publication gives information about common water problems and tips for selecting a home water treatment system.

Household Water Quality: Iron and Manganese

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Elevated levels of iron and manganese cause water to be unsightly, taste bad, and stain plumbing fixtures and laundry. This publication gives information about iron and manganese occurrence, exposure, and testing in home water supplies.

Household Water Quality: Disinfecting Your Well Water-Shock Chlorination

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

Unlike users of public water systems, people A standard treatment for sanitizing your well water is shock chlorination. This publication gives guidelines for using this process safely and effectively.

Household Water Quality: Protecting Your Well and Wellhead

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

In order to have a clean, healthy water supply, you must protect your well and wellhead from contamination. This publication lists easy ways to protect your private water source from becoming contaminated.

Household Water Quality: Testing for Water Quality

More Information · 2 pages · 2003

This publication will help educate you on different types of tests you can perform to make sure your private water supply is free of contaminants.

Household Water Quality: Arsenic in Your Water

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

This publication gives information about arsenic occurrence, arsenic exposure, and testing for arsenic in home water supplies.

Household Water Quality: Mercury In Your Water

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

Private water systems are more susceptible to mercury contamination than public water systems. This publication gives tips on protecting private water supplies from mercury contamination.

Understanding the Water System HTML

More Information · 1996

Each of us has a responsibility to protect water supplies. Consumers, farmers, and industries would suffer if water quality and quantity deteriorated. The publication "Understanding the Water System" discusses basic water quality issues, how to protect, and how to conserve water sources.

Water Quality Problems: Health and Household HTML

More Information · 1996

Water is an important resource. The Safe Water Drinking Act (1974) was passed to help maintain a safe, clean water supply. The publication “Water Quality Problems: Health and Household” discusses the Safe Water Drinking Act, listing drinking water standards, Federal, state, and local responsibilities.

Wellhead Protection for Farm Wells HTML

More Information · 1993

Groundwater in Georgia is generally free of man-made contamination. The source of private farm well contamination is usually at or very near the well site. It is important that you protect your well, well head, and the surrounding area from contaminants which may be present on your farm. The publication 'Wellhead Protection for Farm Wells' gives tips on protecting private farm water supplies from contamination.

Wellhead Protection for Private Domestic Wells HTML

More Information · 1993

A supply of fresh, clean water is essential to human existence. In Georgia, about ninety-five percent of rural residents get their household water supply from private wells. If private wells are not properly protected, they may be at risk for contamination. The publication “Wellhead Protection for Private Domestic Wells” gives tips on protecting private wells from contaminants and pollution.

Energy Education & Conservation

Georgia Home*A*Syst: Energy Tips for Homes in Georgia

More Information · Español · 4 pages · 2002

Tips on ways to improve energy efficiency and lower home heating and cooling bills.

Household Energy Savings: Your Manufactured Home

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

A home that is energy efficient helps save money on utilities. This publication discusses seven key ways that you can save energy in your manufactured home.

Household Energy Savings: What Renters Can Do

More Information · 2 pages · 2005

Renters usually have fewer options for long-term energy savings. Their primary goal should be to reduce energy costs inexpensively so that investments can be recovered in a shorter period of time. This publication lists eight simple ways that renters can save energy while renting a home.

Household Energy Savings: Saving Energy In Your Older Home

More Information · 2 pages · 2006

Household Energy Savings: Buying An Energy-Efficient Home

More Information · 4 pages · 2006

Household Energy Savings: Energy-Efficient Water Heating

More Information · 4 pages · 2006

Household Energy Savings: Choosing A New Water Heater

More Information · 4 pages · 2006

Household Energy Savings: Maintaining Your Heating And Cooling Systems

More Information · 2 pages · 2006

Tips for Saving Energy at Work

More Information · 1 page · 2006

Home Maintenance Checklist

More Information · Español · 2 pages · 2006

Home maintenance checklist for spring and fall. Giving your house curb appeal by maintaining roofs, cleaning gutters, repairing broken windows, painting and inspecting heating and cooling systems regularly.

 
 

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