Learn the Issues
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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.
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“Did You Know? Leaks” Postcard
SepticSmart post cards in both English and Spanish that emphasize saving water to support a septic system’s health.
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SepticSmart Door Hangers
A collection of SepticSmart door hangers in both English and Spanish with important tips for homeowners.
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Septic System Impacts on Water Sources
Diagrams showing homeowners how their septic system can impact local waters.
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How Septic Systems Work
Septic systems use a combination of nature and proven technology to treat wastewater from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains, and laundry.
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Long Homeowner's Guide
A collection of comprehensive guides to septic systems for homeowners.
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Request for AIS Waiver for Plug Valves for Mount Dora, Florida
AIS waiver request.
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Request for AIS Waiver for Stainless Steel Grooved Couplings for Oregon, Ohio
AIS waiver request.
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Precast Concrete Segment Steel Fiber Reinforcement for Dugway Storage Tunnel
Denied waiver of the AIS requirements.
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Request for AIS Waiver for Insertion Valve for the City of Bangor, Maine (DWSRF)
AIS waiver request.