Learn the Issues
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Multi-Stage Anaerobic Digestion - Biosolids Technology Fact Sheet
The fact sheet describes the different stages of anaerobic digestion and its applicability as a retrofit in the wastewater treatment solids digestion.
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External Carbon Sources for Nitrogen Removal - Wastewater Treatment Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on role of carbon in nitrogen removal, dosage and kinetics, and sources of carbon.
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Water Utilities as Anchor Institutions
Water utilities can root themselves as anchor institutions within their communities.
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Pipe Bursting - Water Technology Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides an overview of the method known as pipe bursting where existing pipe is opened and forced outwards by a bursting tool.
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Microturbines - Renewable Energy Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on different configurations of microturbines that use rotational energy to generate power and its use as an auxiliary and supplemental power source for wastewater treatment plants.
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Energy Conservation - Wastewater Management Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on effective energy management plan for wastewater treatment facilities, including tracking, evaluating and upgrading to automated processes for operations and maintenance.
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Wind Turbines - Renewable Energy Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on different configurations of wind turbines and their use as an auxiliary and supplemental power sources for wastewater treatment plants.
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Nutrient Control Design Manual
This design manual is on process and technology modifications/additions for nutrient removal at existing wastewater treatment plants.
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Membrane Bioreactors - Wastewater Management Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides and overview of the membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment plants, its advantages, applicability, design features and design considerations.
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Emerging Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and In-Plant Wet Weather Management Fact Sheet
This report updates the original 2008 publication “Emerging Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and In-Plant Wet Weather Management."
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Solar Cells - Renewable Energy Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on photovoltaic solar cells, advantages and disadvantages of this system and its applications at wastewater treatment plants.
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Fuel Cells - Auxiliary and Supplemental Power Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on fuel cells and its ability to generate power using an external supply that continuously replenishes the reactants, and its application at wastewater treatment plants.
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Peracetic Acid - Alternative Disinfection Methods Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on the mechanisms of disinfection using peracetic acid, its applicability and case studies at wastewater treatment plants.
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GreenChill Store Certification Program
Contains information about the GreenChill Store Certification Program.
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SepticSmart Quick Tip Videos
The SepticSmart Week Quick Tip videos are designed to educate the homeowner on the importance of properly using and maintaining their septic system.
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Additional Resources about Septic Systems
Resources for homeowners, local governments, industry professionals and tribes, including information on technical training and funding.
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State Examples of Septic System Data Management
These webinar presentations highlight three state examples of different approaches to tracking and managing septic system data.
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Decentralized Wastewater Systems Technology Fact Sheets
A collection of fact sheets on decentralized wastewater treatment systems technology.
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More Resources for Homeowners with Septic Systems
Learn more about how your septic system operates, why it is important to properly maintain your system, and simple, every-day tips to help you avoid costly system repairs or replacement.
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SepticSmart Week 2016 Proclamations
Several states issue proclamations declaring a state-wide SepticSmart Week.