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SUGGESTION ON OPERATION. 
Contrary to the usual opinion, small sewage systems require some 
watching and care. It is well to study the system and watch the 
action in the entire plant for any signs of clogging or waterlogging: 
In this way one will soon become acquainted with the conditions 
of location and soil best suited to his needs and will be able to oper- 
ate his plant on a satisfactory basis. 
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PLAN. 
Fig. 37. — Plan and section of sewage diverting gate. 
CONCLUSION. 
It is hoped that the foregoing discussion has presented informa- 
tion of a nature practical enough at least to indicate the general 
requirements to be met in planning sanitary systems adapted to 
the average farm home. Nevertheless, should the farmer feel that, 
though desirable, such an installation is beyond his own skill, the 
matter is still of such importance as to make it advisable to employ 
