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Show .it i m i n ,-E5HSHSHSHSHSHSHSHSESHSSSES2SHSHSaSHSHSHS2S2S25HSSS2S2SBSHSSSHSHSa5HSES SEWAGE DISPOSAL AS IMPORTANT FOR HEALTH ON FARM AS IN CITY Practical Dimensions for Farm Septic Tank. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) There is a general but erroneous belief be-lief that the cost of sewerage is little in the city, but almost prohiuitive in the country. All personal and realty properties in a certain Eastern city average a valuation of $10,382 per home, which pays $355 for sewers outside out-side the cellar wall. An average farm In a Middle Western state represents a valuation of $17,259. Is not a farmer farm-er justified in the small outlay required to dispose of the farm sewage? Because Be-cause of the Issuance of bonds and the apportionment of sewer systems for a series of years, the city dweller may have his burden distributed over a long period. The farmer does not pay Interest on these obligations, and sewer sew-er work can be done more cheaply In the country than in the city. oughly and make the Joints watertight water-tight and rootproof. Not Merely a Fad. Safe disposal of farm sewage Is not a passing fad, but a vital necessity, cautions the United States Department of Agriculture. A good sewerage installation in-stallation Is an asset, because it greatly great-ly promotes the healthfulness and wholesomeness of the farm. Moreover, the benefits are far-reaching, because farm products go into every home, and farm and urban populations mingle min-gle freely. Before undertaking construction con-struction it is best to prepare a definite plan. Assistance and advice can be had from the local county agent. Such agencies as agricultural extension workers, state agricultural colleges, 6tate and local boards of health, the United States public health service and the United States Department of Agriculture Agri-culture are all desirous of assisting the farmer who contemplates the installation installa-tion of a satisfactory sewage disposal plant. Size of Septic Tank. The septic tank should be 50 to 100 or more feet from any dwelling and, If practicable, to the leeward of prevailing prevail-ing summer breezes. The sewage distribution dis-tribution field should be located downhill down-hill from any well or spring and, If possible, at least 300 feet from such water supplies. The disposal of all sewage should be through dry, porous, deeply drained ground. The distribution distribu-tion of the sewage in the land should be so apportioned that all of It Is thoroughly thor-oughly absorbed and oxidized. Always lay sewers straight and below the reach of frost, ventilate them thor- fDistribution Tilt 7tm K , r House sower-, i Under drain-' Outlet (if necessary) 1051 Mouse sewer- --TTZ' Under droinJ Plans for Sewage Distribution Fields. Prevent Lime Slacking. To keep lime from slacking, put in tight barrels plenty of the best lumps. Cover each barrel with a wet sack well tucked In. Then sprinkle fine lime all over the wet sack. This will make 1 hydrate, and seals all pores vrhen the covering Is dry and keeps the air Iron) the lumps. Farming Is Business. Farming Is a business. Business men keep aoeounts. Are you a business busi-ness farmer? |
