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Final Summary Report: Block Island and Green Hill Pond Watershed Demonstration Project
A blueprint for community wastewater management Block Island and Green Hill Pond Watershed, Rhode Island.
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Table Rock Lake Water Quality Decentralized Wastewater Demonstration Project Final Technical Report
Final technical report on Table Rock Lake water quality decentralized wastewater demonstration project.
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Implementation of EPA Voluntary National Guideline
Implementation of Model Programs 3 and 4 of the U.S. EPA Voluntary Management Guidelines in the State of Florida.
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Integration of Decentralized Wastewater Management Concepts Into an Urban “Centralized” Infrastructure in Mobile, Alabama
U.S. EPA national decentralized wastewater demonstration project at Three Mile Creek Watershed, Mobile, Alabama.
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Decentralized Wastewater Management Program Highlights, Annual Report
Information about demonstration projects, collaborative partnerships with the public and private sectors and engaging in effective public outreach.
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Septic Systems Guidance
Guidance and technical information to help communities establish comprehensive septic (onsite) wastewater management programs.
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Not in My Septic System! Magnet
A magnet that septic tank pumpers can distribute to customers. It lists items that homeowners should not put down the drain and provides a reminder of the next service date.
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Utility Bill Insert for Wastewater Services
Intended for use by wastewater and water supply utilities, one side of the utility bill insert has information for customers that discharge to sanitary sewer systems; the other side is for customers with septic systems.
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Safe Wastewater Disposal for RV, Boat, and Mobile Home Owners and Operators
Factsheet on safe wastewater disposal for recreational vehicle, boat, and mobile home owners and operators.
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Homeowner's Rack Brochure
A collection of SepticSmart rack brochures in both English and Spanish, and print-ready versions.
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Case Studies of Individual and Clustered Wastewater Management Programs
State and community management approaches and case studies of individual and clustered wastewater management programs.
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Using Green Project Reserve Funds for Decentralized Wastewater Projects
Presentations on using green project reserve funds under the State Revolving Fund (SRF) for decentralized wastewater projects.
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Decentralized Wastewater Needs Data for EPA's Clean Watersheds Needs Survey
Presentation on decentralized wastewater needs data for EPA's Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) and the importance of the data.
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Management of Nutrients from Onsite Systems
Presentation on the management of nutrients from onsite systems including tools and alternative technologies.
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National Standards for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
Presentation on national standards for decentralized wastewater treatment. Methods and criteria for demonstrating performance of decentralized wastewater treatment products.
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Wastewater 101: The Fundamentals
Presentation discusses the fundamentals of converting wastewater back to water and how people interact with the hydrologic cycle.
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Research and Tools for Decentralized Systems from WERF and the DWRC
Presentation of research tools for decentralized systems from the Water Environmental Research Foundation (WERF) and the Decentralized Water Resources Collaborative (DWRC).
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Septic Systems Case Studies
A collection of septic systems case studies to help community planners, elected officials, health department staff, state officials, and interested citizens explore alternatives for managing their decentralized wastewater treatment systems.
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Mail Inserts - Septic Tips
A collection of SepticSmart mail inserts in both English and Spanish, and print-ready versions.
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“Summer Fun” Postcard
SepticSmart post cards in both English and Spanish that emphasize properly maintaining septic systems.