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  2. Drainage equation - Wikipedia

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    the design drain spacing (L) can be found from the equation in dependence of the drain depth (Dd) and drain radius (r). Drainage criteria One would not want the water table to be too shallow to avoid crop yield depression nor too deep to avoid drought conditions. This is a subject of drainage research.

  3. Soil conditioner - Wikipedia

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    Soil conditioners may be used to improve water retention in dry, coarse soils which are not holding water well. The addition of organic material for instance can greatly improve the water retention abilities of sandy soils and they can be added to adjust the pH of the soil to meet the needs of specific plants or to make highly acidic or ...

  4. Reuse of human excreta - Wikipedia

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    Treatment disposal of human excreta can be categorized into three types: fertilizer use, discharge and biogas use. Discharge is the disposal of human excreta to soil, septic tank or water body. [75] In China, with the impact of the long tradition, human excreta is often used as fertilizer for crops. [76]

  5. 7 Tricks To Prevent Food Spoilage, According To Experts - AOL

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    Use Your Refrigerator Wisely Some fresh foods, including tomatoes and bananas, are ideal to store at cool room temperature. But most items and all cooked and cut foods should be refrigerated.

  6. Effluent sewer - Wikipedia

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    Effluent pumping sewers have small diameter pipes that follow the contour of the land and are only buried a metre or two underground. While an effluent sewer can use gravity to move waste, the ability to move waste with a pressure system can be a big advantage in places where a gravity system is impractical.

  7. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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    A sewer pipe is normally at neutral air pressure compared to the surrounding atmosphere.When a column of waste water flows through a pipe, it compresses air ahead of it in the system, creating a positive pressure that must be released so it does not push back on the waste stream and downstream traps, slow drainage, and induce potential clogs.

  8. How To Compost Leaves So They'll Enrich Your Garden's Soil - AOL

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    If it rains, you likely don't need to add any water. Check the pile to ensure that it's moist but not soggy or sopping wet. If a pile is too wet or too dry it will impede the breaking down process.

  9. It’s time to thaw your turkey — here’s how to do it safely ...

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    Submerge the wrapped turkey in the water and change the water every 30 minutes, which ensures that the bird stays at a safe temperature and wards off any contaminating bacteria.