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Karen M. Mancl

Professor Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

The Ohio State University

Birthdate: January 4, 1955
New Orleans, Louisiana

Academic Rank and Appointment Distribution:

Professor

80% Ohio State University Extension

20% Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center

Education:

BS Environmental Science, 1977, Univ. of Wisconsin-Green Bay

MS Environmental Science, 1978, University of Texas at Dallas

PhD Water Resources, 1982, Iowa State University

Employment Record:

Professor Ohio State Univ. 1998 - present

Associate Professor Ohio State Univ. 1991-1998

Assistant Professor Ohio State Univ. 1986-1991

Assistant Professor Penn State Univ. 1982-1986

Scientific and Professional Societies:

American Society of Agricultural Engineers

Water Environment Federation

American Water Works Association

Ohio Academy of Science

Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association

Honors and Awards:

Gamma Sigma Delta

Sigma Xi

Alpha Epsilon

Distinguished Alumni Award - Univ. of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Address & Phone Number:

260 Agricultural Engineering Building

590 Woody Hayes Dr.

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH 43210

Work (614) 292-6007

FAX (614) 292-9448

Publication List:

Mancl, K. 2002. Model for Success in Onsite Wastewater Management. Journal of Environmental Health.

Mancl. K., K. Carr, M. Morrone. (in press) Profile of Ohio Adults with Low Environmental Literacy. Ohio Journal of Science.

Mancl, K. M. Vollmer. 2001. Management of Individual Mechanical Sewage Treatment Systems – How Much is Needed? Journal of Environmental Health. 63(9):22-25.

Mancl, K. B. Slater. 2001.Suitability Assessment of Ohio’s Soils for Soil-based Wastewater Treatment. Ohio Journal of Science. 101(3/4):48-56. Reprinted 2002. Ohio Journal of Environmental Health 52(1):29-37.

Morrone, M. K. Mancl, K. Carr. 2001. Development of a Metric to Test Group Differences in Ecological Knowledge as One Component of Environmental Literacy. J. of Environmental Education. 32(4):33-42.

Mancl, K., B. Slater. 2001. Septic System Maintenance. Ohio’s Country Journal Nov. p. 25.

Mancl, K. R. Rosencrans. 2001. Water Augmentation Through Onsite Wastewater Management. Proc. of the 9th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.St. Joseph, MI.

Mancl, K. S. Patterson. 2001. Twenty Years of Success in Septic System Management. Proc. of the 9th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.St. Joseph, MI.

Mancl, K. 2001. Onsite Wastewater Management: A Model for Success. Proc. of the 9th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.St. Joseph, MI.

Verma, A. K. Mancl. 2001. Emperical Models for Effectiveness of Single Pass Sand Filters for Wastewater Treatment. Proc. of the 9th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.St. Joseph, MI.

Morrone, M. K. Mancl, K. Carr. 2001 Development of a Metric to Test Group Differences in Ecological Knowledge as One Component of Environmental Literacy. Journal of Environmental Education.

Jones,D. G. McCluer, K. Mancl, T. Mescher 2000. Neighbor Attitudes About New or Expanding Livestock Facilities in Rural Ohio. Proceedings of Swine Housing Conference. ASAE, St. Joseph, MI. pages 260-266.

Liu, Q., K. Mancl, O. Tuovinen. 2000. High Fat Wastewater Remediation Using Layered Sand Filter Biofilm Systems. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes. ASAE St. Joseph, MI. pages 242-248.

Xi, J. K. Mancl, O. Tuovinen. 2000. Biological Treatment of Cheese-Processing Effluents with Gravel/Sand Filtration. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Animal, Agricultural and Food Processing Wastes. ASAE St. Joseph, MI. pages 151-157.

Liu, Q., K. Mancl and O. Tuovinen. 1999. Study of the use of fine media biofilm reactors to renovate high fat wastewater. Small Flows Journal. 5(1):4-11.

Mancl, K. 1999 Survey of Permitting Practices for Onsite Sewage Treatment Systems in Ohio. Ohio Journal of Science. 99(3):38-43.

Mancl, K., K. Carr and M. Morrone. 1999 Environmental Literacy of Ohio Adults. Ohio Journal of Science.99(3):57-61.

Mancl, K. 1999. Septic Tank. Encyclopedia of Environmental Science. Kluwer Academic Publ. Hingham MA. P. 558.

Mancl, K. 1999. Sewage Treatment. Encyclopedia of Environmental Science. Kluwer Academic Publ. Hingham MA. P. 559-561.

Lagucki, T. and K. Mancl. 1999. Dry hydrants provide fire protection in rural areas. Tree Farmer. May/June p. 26-27.

Liu, Q., K. Mancl, and O. Tuovinen 1998. Effect of Inoculation on the Formation of Aerobic Biofilms to Degrade Butterfat/Detergent Mixtures. Bioresources Technology.64:27-32.

Liu, Q., K. Mancl and O. Tuovinen. 1998. Removal of Butterfat COD and BOD5 in Inoculated Sand Columns. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 14(3):287-291.

Peeples, J. and K. Mancl. 1998. Laboratory Scale Septic Tanks. Ohio Journal of Science. 98(4/5):75-79.

Mancl, K., B. Forintos, J. Sticha, C. Johnson, P. Liepold, H.B. Calvert and B. Leonard. 1998. Working Effectively With Small Communities. Proc. of the 8th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Liu, Q., K. Mancl, and O. Tuovinen. 1998. Biodegradation of Butterfat Supplemented with Surfactant and Detergent Formulation in Bench-Scale Sand Column Biofilm Systems. Proc. of the 8th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Mancl, K. 1998. Educational Program in Wastewater Treatment for Public Officials. Proceedings of North Carolina 14^th Annual On-site Wastewater Conference. NCSU Raleigh. Pp. 60 - 64.

Mancl, K. 1998. Wastewater Pretreatment Systems. Proceedings of North Carolina 14^th Annual On-site Wastewater Conference. NCSU Raleigh. Pp. 65-68.

Mancl, K. and D. Rector. 1998. Discharge vs. Irrigation: Benefits abound for recycling treated wastewater. Resource. 5(5):12 and 22.

Mancl, K. 1997. Our Dairy Farms Run on Water. Hoard’s Dairyman. 4 pages.

Mancl, K. 1997. Quality Water for Home and Farm. Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting. pp. 209-224.

Mancl, K. 1996. Water Quality Distance Education Program For County Extension Agents. Ohio Journal of Science. 96(4/5):89-92.

Mancl, K. and G. LaBarge. 1996. Educating Youth in Water Quality Land Use Principles Through Outdoor Education. Ohio Journal of Science. 96(1):23-26.

Mancl, K.M., M.A. Veenhuizen, and M. Watson. 1996. Educating County Extension Agents in Waste Management. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 12(4):501-507.

Widrig, D., J. Peeples and K. Mancl. 1996. Intermittent Sand Filtration for Domestic Waste Water Treatment: Effects of Filter Depth and Hydraulic Parameters. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 12(4): 451-459.

Mancl, K. 1996. 4 Ways to Improve Water Quality. Country Guide. November 115(11):10-12.

Mancl, K. 1996. Poor Water Quality Chops into Production. Country Guide. October. 115(10): 7-8.

Heimlich, J.E., A. Fentiman, K. Mancl, and R. Christensen. (Accepted for Publication). The Epistemological Basis of Fear Toward Radioactivity. Journal of Environmental Education.

Wagenet, L., K. Mancl, and M. Sailus. 1995. Options for Home Water Treatment. Consumer Research. 78(3):30-35.

Fentiman, A.W., R.N.Christensen, B.K.Hajek, J.E.Heimlich, and K.M.Mancl. 1995. Environmental Engineering Education for the Public. ASEE Annual Conference Proc.

Mancl, K.M. 1995. Water Treatment Options for Dairy Operations. Cornell Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers. Cornell University.

Mancl, K., J.Heimlich, A. Fentiman and R. Chistensen. 1994. General Public Awareness of Sources of Radiation in Their Environment. Ohio Journal of Science. 94(5):134-137.

Wu, J., K.M. Mancl, O.H. Tuovinen. 1994. Biodegradation of Vegetable Oils Using Fixed-Film Systems. Proc. of the 7th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Mancl, K. 1994. Needs Analysis Techniques. 17th Annual National Environmental Training Conference.

Hajek, B.K., A.W. Fentiman, R.N.Christensen, K.M.Mancl and J.E. Heimlich. 1993. Development of Unbiased Educational Materials for the General Public - Identifying the Stakeholders and Making Effective Use of ALL Their Opinions. 5th Annual US Dept. of Energy Low-level Radioactive Waste Management Conference.

Mancl, K. 1993. Improving Small Community Wastewater Treatment. Journal of Extension. Winter, pages 24- 26.

Veenhuizen, M.A. and K.M. Mancl. 1993. Educating County Extension Agents in Mechanical Ventilation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 9(5):469-477.

Mancl, K. and M. Veenhuizen. 1993. Dealing With Waste Management and Related Issues - A Perspective from Other Midwestern States. Proc. of Livestock Waste Management Conference. University of Minnesota. pp. 14-18.

Veenhuizen, M. and K. Mancl. 1993. Ohio Experiences Related to Political and Social Issues of Animal Waste Management. Proc. of Livestock Waste Management Conference. University of Minnesota. pp. 133-138.

Mancl, K.M., M.A. Veenhuizen, and M. Watson. 1993. County Extension Agent Training in Waste Management. ASAE Paper No. 93-5509.

Veley, R.J. and K. Mancl. 1993. Water Systems for Small Communities - A Workshop for Local Officials. ASAE Paper No. 93-2532.

Mancl, K. 1993. Education County Extension Agents in Water Quality Through Distance Education. Proc. Water Resources Education: A Lifetime of Learning. American Water Resources Association.

Mancl, K. and M. Eastridge. 1993. Approaches for Handling Problems with Water Quality. Proceedings of Tri-state Dairy Nutrition Conference. Ohio State Univ., Michigan State Univ., and Purdue Univ. pp. 75-85.

Veenhuizen, M.A. and K.M. Mancl. 1992. Inservice Curriculum in Ventilation for County Agents. ASAE Paper No. 92-5529.

Mancl, K. 1992. Small Community Needs Assessment and Planning. Small Community Involvement Conference, Water Environment Federation.

Gerber, D., K. Mancl, M. Veenhuizen and G. Shurson. 1991. Ammonia, Carbon Monoxide, Hydrogen Sulfide and Methane in Swine Confinement Facilities. Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Vetrinarian. 13(9):1483-1489.

Miller, M. and K. Mancl. 1991. The Readiness of Community Leaders to Learn About Wastewater Treatment Alternatives. Proc. of the 6th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Peeples, J., K. Mancl and D. Widrig. 1991. Intermittent Sand Filter Treatment Efficiency as it Relates to Media Depth, Infiltration Rate, and Detention Time. Proc. of the 6th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Mancl, K. and J. Peeples. 1991. One Hundred Years Later: Reviewing the Work of the Massachusetts State Board of Health on the Intermittent Sand Filtration of Wastewater from Small Communities. Proc. of the 6th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Wulfhorst, P. and K. Mancl. 1990. Community Decision Making in Providing Sewer Service to a Rural Area. The Environmental Professional. 12(2): 163-170.

Mancl, K. 1990. A Survey of Small Sewage Treatment Facilities in Ohio. The Ohio Journal of Science. 90(4): 112 - 117.

Mancl, K., W. Sharpe, and J. Makuch. 1989. Educating the Rural Public About Safe Drinking Water. Water Resources Bulletin. 25(1):155-158.

Mancl, K. 1989. Educating Rural Community Leaders in Wastewater Treatment Alternatives. Water Resources Bulletin. 25(5)985-989.

Mancl, K. 1989. National Educational Program in Wastewater Treatment for Small Rural Communities. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Water: Laws and Management. American Water Resources Association.

Gerber, D.B., K. Mancl, and G.C. Shurson. 1989. Gas Levels Survey of Ohio Swine Confinement Facilities. ASAE Paper No. 89-4526.

Mancl,K., S. Patterson. 1988. Management of On-site Sewage Systems at a Lake Development. The Environmental Professional. 10(4):317-325.

Mancl, K. and M. Duffalo. 1987. Circuit Riding for Managing Small Community Sewage Systems. Journal of Environmental Management. 11(2):203-208.

Mancl, K., W. Sharpe, and J. Makuch. 1987. A Groundwater Educational Program - Extension Safe Drinking Water Clinics. ASAE Paper No. 87-5020.

Mancl, K. 1987. Sanitary Surveys for Small Rural Communities. Proc. of the 5th National Symposium on Individual and Small Community Sewage Systems ASAE.

Mancl, K. S. Patterson. 1986. On-site Wastewater Management for a Recreational Lake Development. ASAE Paper No. 86-2136.

Mancl, K. 1986. Water Quality Problems Are Not Uncommon. Hoard's Dairyman. 131(15):702 and 738.

Mancl, K. 1984. Estimating Septic Tank Pumping Frequency. J. of the Environmental Engineering Division ASCE. 110(1):283-285.

Mancl, K. 1984. How to Keep Your Septic Tank Working. Pennsylvania Farmer. 210(1):48-49.

Mancl, K. 1984. Septage--An Overlooked Waste Disposal Problem. Water Pollution Control Association of Pennsylvania Magazine. 17(6):6-8.

Mancl, K. 1984. Sources of Information and Assistance in Water Quality. Forest Management and Water Quality, Proc. of the Penn State Forestry Issues Conference, University Park, PA.

Mancl, K. 1983. Is Your Water Safe to Drink? Pennsylvania Farmer. 209(4):24-25.

Mancl, K., C.E. Beer. 1982. High Density Use of Septic Systems, Avon Lake, Iowa. Proc. of the Iowa Acad. of Science. 89(1):1-6.

Mancl, K., C.E. Beer, S. Patterson. 1982. A Case Study of the Lake Panorama Management District. Proc. of the 3rd National Symposium on Individual and Community Sewage Treatment ASAE. pp.236-239.

Beer, C.E., K. Mancl. 1982. Completion Report - Development of a Countywide Model Management Organization for Wastewater. Iowa State Water Resources Institute. ISWRRI-106, ISD-ERI-Ames 83053.

Mancl, K. 1982. Public Management of On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems in Iowa. Ph.D. Dissertation. Iowa State University.

Mancl, K., C.E. Beer. 1980. On-site Wastewater Management Districts in Iowa. ASAE Paper No. 80-2102.

Extension Publications:

Mancl, K. and B. Slater. 2002. Suitability of Ohio Soils for Treating Wastewater. Extension Bulletin 896. The Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. and A. Bird. 2000. Safe Drinking Water: How Can We Provide it in Our Community? Extension Bulletin 882. The Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. and D. Rector. 1999 Sand Bioreactors for Wastewater Treatment in Ohio Communities. Extension Bulletin 876. The Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. and D. Rector. 1997. Reuse of Reclaimed Wastwater Through Irrigation for Ohio Communities. Extension Bulletin 860. The Ohio State University.

Mancl, K.M., J. Johnson, and M.A.Veenhuizen. 1995. Septage Management in Ohio. Extension Bulletin 854. The Ohio State University.

Wagenet, L., K. Mancl and M. Sailus. 1995. Home Water Treatment. NRAES-48, Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service, Ithaca, NY.

Mancl, K. 1992. Mound Systems: Pressure Distribution of Wastewater. Extension Bulletin 829. The Ohio State University.

Veenhuizen, M.A., D. J. Eckert, K. Elder, J. Johnson, W.F. Lyon, K.M. Mancl, G. Schnitkey. 1992. Ohio Livestock Manure & Wastewater Management Guide. Extension Bulletin 604. The Ohio State University.

Mancl, K., M. Sailus, and L. Wagenet. 1991. Private Drinking Water Supplies ... Quality, Testing, and Options for Problem Waters. NRAES-47, Northeast Regional Agricultural Engineering Service, Ithaca, NY.

Widrig, D. and K. Mancl. 1991. Mound Systems for On-site Wastewater Treatment: Siting, Design, and Construction in Ohio. Extension Bulletin 813. The Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. 1989. Bacteria in Drinking Water. Extension Bulletin 795. Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. 1989. Bacteria in Drinking Water. Extension Slide-Tape Set. Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. 1988. Water Testing. Extension Slide-Tape Set. Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. 1988. Nitrates in Drinking Water. Extension Slide-Tape Set. Ohio State University.

Hanson, R. and K. Mancl. 1988. Modern Composting. Extension Bulletin 792. Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. 1988. Nitrates in Drinking Water. Extension Slide-Tape Set. Ohio State University.

Mancl, K. 1987. Nitrates in Drinking Water. Extension Bulletin 744. Ohio State University.

Ungvarsky, J. and K. Mancl. 1986. Septage Use and Disposal. Extension Circular SC 317. Penn State University.

Ungvarsky, J. and K. Mancl. 1986. Septage Management in Pennsylvania: Permits and Planning. Extension Circular SC 316. Penn State University.

Mancl, K. and R. Kipp. 1986. Wastewater Treatment Alternatives for Small Rural

Communities. Extension Slide-Tape Set. Penn State University.

Young, K., K. Mancl, and J. Makuch. 1986. Nitrate and Your Water Supply. Extension Slide-Tape Set. Penn State University.

Mancl, K. and G. Silver. 1986. Nitrates and Families. Television Public Service Announcement. Extension Video Tape. Penn State University.

Mancl, K. and H. Carey. 1985. Septic Tank Pumping. Educational Exhibit. Penn State University.

Young, K. and K. Mancl. 1985. Nitrate: Its Effect on Families and Livestock. Extension Circular 308. Penn State University.

Mancl, K. and H. Carey. 1984. Water Testing--Is Your Water Fit to Drink? Educational Exhibit. Penn State University.

Glanville, T., K. Mancl. 1981. Wastewater Districts in Iowa. Extension Bulletin PM-1028. Iowa State University.

Penn State Agricultural Engineering Fact Sheets.

SW-16 Removal of Nitrates

SW-17 Iron Removal

SW-18 Where to Have Your Water Tested

SW-19 Water Testing

SW-20 Water Softening

SW-22 Giardiasis

SW-40 Septic Tank Pumping

SW-41 Septic System Failure

SW-42 Percolation Tests

SW-43 Mound Systems for Wastewater Treatment

SW-44 Septic Tank-Soil Absorption Systems

Ohio State Agricultural Engineering Fact Sheets.

AEX-740 Septic System Maintenance

AEX-741Why Do Septic Systems Malfunction?

AEX-742 Soil Evaluation for Home Septic Systems

AEX-743 Septic Tank-Soil Absorption Systems

AEX-744 Septic Tank - Mound Systems

AEX-750 On-site Wastewater Management

AEX-751 Onsite Wastewater Management: Cost and Financing

AEX-752 Managing Septic Tank-Soil Absorption Systems

AEX-753 Managing Septic Tank-Mound Systems

AEX-754 Managing Septic Tank – Sand Bioreactor Systems

AEX-768 Wastewater Treatment ... Principles and Regulations

AEX-314 Water Testing

AEX-315 Where to Have Your Water Tested

AEX-317 Emergency Disinfection of Water Supplies

AEX-318 Shock Chlorination of Wells and Springs

AEX-420 Water Use Planning Guide

AEX-421 Approaches to Solving Water Quality Problems

AEX- 422 Fire Protection in Rural Areas: Dry Hydrants for Ponds

AEX-423 Drinking Water Regulations

AEX-424 Water Sources for Fire Protection in Small Communities

AEX-707 Land Application of Waste ... Spreading and Injection

AEX-708 Avoiding Stream Pollution from Animal Manure

AEX-709 Managing Livestock Waste Facilities... Controlling Crystal Buildup in Recycle Flush System.

AEX-710 Land Application of Livestock Waste ... Legislation, Regulations, Guidelines, and Standards