Science & Technology
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Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP)
Information on endocrine disrupting chemicals and EPA's regulatory requirements
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2001 National Sewage Sludge Survey
Information related to 2001 National Sewage Sludge Survey.
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1988 National Sewage Sludge Survey
Information related to 1988 National Sewage Sludge Survey for Statistics Support Documentation for the 40 CFR Part 503.
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A Guide for Land Appliers on the Requirements of the Federal Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 503
Document that explains the federal requirements applicable to land appliers of sewage sludge
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2006 Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey (TNSSS)
Information related to 2006 Targeted National Sewage Sludge Survey (TNSSS).
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A History of Land Application as a Treatment Alternative
A history of land application influenced by social concerns, legal issues, and technological developments.
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Problem Formulation for Human Health Risk Assessments of Pathogens in Land-Applied Biosolids
This report focuses on the systematic planning step (a “problem formulation,” which defines the major factors to be considered) in risk assessments of pathogens in land applied biosolids.
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The AMSA 2000/2001 Survey of Dioxin-like Compounds in Biosolids: Statistical Analysis
Information related to The AMSA 2000/2001 Survey of Dioxin-like Compounds in Biosolids: Statistical Analysis
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Fact Sheet: Use of Landfilling for Biosolids Management
Landfilling is generally considered for wastewater biosolids management when land application or other beneficial use is not possible.
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Fact Sheet: Use of Incineration for Biosolids Management
Wastewater solids are dewatered to between 15 to 35 percent solids prior to incineration. The incineration process then converts biosolids into
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Composting of Biosolids
Information related to Composting of Biosolids.
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The 2002 National Research Council Report on Biosolids and EPA's Response
Information on the 2002 NRC report and the EPA response
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Green Street, Green Jobs, Green Towns (G3) Webcasts, Podcasts, Blogs, and Listservs
This webpage provides links to green infrastructure, sustainability, and resiliency webcasts, blogs, listservs, podcasts, articles, and press releases.
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Compliance Monitoring Data Portal
A framework for streamlining water quality assessment and reporting by integrating existing systems.
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Publications
EPA Coral Reef Publications
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Health Research
EPA scientists are helping communities and policymakers develop and implement policies and practices designed to improve public health, especially for groups such as children, the elderly or the socioeconomically disadvantaged.
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Assessment Module 2- Overarching Considerations in Assessing Water Quality
Overarching Considerations in Assessing Water Quality PowerPoint (1 hour 30 minutes)
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Tribal Assessment Modules
The tribal assessment modules were developed to assist EPA and tribes to present information on water quality assessments and decisions. It was designed to be easily understood and modular for individual reuse needs.
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Assessment Module 4- Analyzing Data to Determine Use Support for Water Quality Assessment Reports
Assessment Module 4 and exercise to accompany it.
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Assessment Module 3- Assessing Data for Specific Water Quality Parameters
Assessment Module 3- Assessing Data for Specific Water Quality Parameters