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2. Drain-waste-vent system - Wikipedia

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   In the U.S., every plumbing fixture must also be coupled to the system's vent piping. [1] Without a vent, negative pressure can slow the flow of water leaving the system, resulting in clogs, or cause siphonage to empty a trap. The high point of the vent system (the top of its "soil stack") must be open to the exterior at atmospheric pressure.

3. Plug (sanitation) - Wikipedia

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   A plug in sanitation is an object that is used to close a drainage outlet firmly. The insertion of a plug into a drainage outlet allows the container to be filled with water or other fluids. In contrast to screw on caps, plugs are pushed into the hole and are not put over the hole.

4. Plumbing - Wikipedia

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   The major categories of plumbing systems or subsystems are: [19] potable cold and hot tap water supply; plumbing drainage venting; sewage systems and septic systems with or without hot water heat recycling and graywater recovery and treatment systems; Rainwater, surface, and subsurface water drainage; fuel gas piping

5. Manhole cover - Wikipedia

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   A manhole cover is a removable plate forming the lid over the opening of a manhole, an opening large enough for a person to pass through that is used as an access point for an underground vault or pipe. It is designed to prevent anyone or anything from falling in, and to keep out unauthorized persons and material.

6. Popup camper - Wikipedia

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   These steps include hooking up to utilities (electricity, water, sewer), reassembling the dinette, unfolding the sink, turning on systems (water pump, water heater, etc.), making beds and unpacking belongings. Setup time for a pop-up camper is typically longer than that for a travel trailer, fifth wheel or motorhome.

7. Low-impact development (U.S. and Canada) - Wikipedia

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   His data indicated that LID rain gardens can hold up to 90% of water after a major rain event and release this water over a time scale of up to two weeks. [15] LID also improves groundwater quality and increases its quantity, which increases aesthetics, therefore raising community value. LID can also be used to eliminate the need for stormwater ...