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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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Tools about Septic Systems for Homeowners
Tools to help homeowners properly manage their septic systems.
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Brochures and Fact Sheets About Septic Systems for Homeowners
The basics of septic systems and helpful tips for homeowners about properly maintaining septic systems to prevent their failure.
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Onsite Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems
A design manual for onsite wastewater treatment and disposal systems.
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Mud River Alternative Wastewater Demonstration Project Final Report
Key lessons learned form the Mud River alternative wastewater demonstration project.
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Warren, Vermont: A Different Approach For Managing Wastewater in Rural Villages Report
A demonstration project case study for the U.S. EPA designed to protect valuable water resources in Warren, Vermont.
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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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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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Homeowner's Rack Brochure
A collection of SepticSmart rack brochures in both English and Spanish, and print-ready versions.
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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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Wastewater Technology Fact Sheets
A collection of fact sheets on wastewater technology.
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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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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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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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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.