Learn the Issues
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Waukegan Harbor Stage III RAP
Describes the status of the beneficial use impairments and identifies which projects need to be completed to delist the Waukegan Harbor AOC.
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White Lake AOC Remedial Action Plans
Produced by Michigan DEQ, the documents describes AOC history, sources of pollution, completed remedial actions and restoration goals.
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Climate Change Regulatory Actions and Initiatives
Information about regulatory activities addressing greenhouse gas emissions from mobile sources and stationary sources.
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The Clean Air Act and the Economy
Since 1970, cleaner air and a growing economy have gone hand in hand. The Act has created market opportunities that have helped to inspire innovation in cleaner technologies for which the United States has become a global market leader.
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Examples of Equivalent Processes: PFRP and PSRP
Equivalent Processes: PFRP and PSRP
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Fact Sheet: Land Application of Biosolids
Recycling biosolids through land application serves several purposes. It improves soil properties, such as texture and water holding capacity, which make conditions more favorable for root growth and increases the drought tolerance of vegetation.
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Fact Sheet: In-Vessel Composting of Biosolids
In-vessel composting occurs within a contained vessel, enabling the operator to maintain closer control over the process in comparison with other
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Fact Sheet: Alkaline Stabilization of Biosolids
Stabilization of biosolids helps to minimize the potential for odor generation, destroys pathogens (disease causing organisms), and reduces the material’s vector attraction potential.
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Fact Sheet: Belt Filter Press
Belt filter presses can be used to dewater most biosolids generated at municipal wastewater treatment plants and are a common type of mechanical dewatering equipment.
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Fact Sheet: Centrifuge Thickening and Dewatering
Dewatering removes water and produces a drier material referred to as “cake” which varies in consistency.
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Fact Sheet: Multi-Stage Anaerobic Digestion
Multi-stage anaerobic digestion can achieve superior performance relative to single-stage conventional digestion for most wastewater solids
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Fact Sheet: Use of Composting for Biosolids Management
Biosolids Technology Fact Sheet on Use of Composting of Biosolids Management
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Fact Sheet: Gravity Thickening
Fact sheet regarding thickening of solids
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Domestic Septage Regulatory Guidance: A Guide to the EPA 503 Rule
Agricultural Land, Forests, and Reclamation Sites; Discussed in Relationship to Existing State Rules and Other Federal Regulations of Septage
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Biosolids Recycling: Beneficial Technology for a Better Environment
This booklet briefly discusses important aspects of the Part 503 Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge
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Universal Waste
A hazardous waste can be categorized as universal waste if it is commonly generated by a wide variety of types of establishments and is frequently generated.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Appendix B
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 4
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings Guide: Chapter 2
The content on this page is based on the guide by the same name. However, updates have been made to some resources and links. Here you can find information on mold prevention and remediation.
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How do molds affect people?
Molds are usually not a problem indoors, unless mold spores land on a wet or damp spot and begin growing. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold…