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Design and Implementation of Title 5 Systems and Small Package Treatment Plants . Presented by: John B. McAllister, P.E. Norfolk Ram Group, LLC One Roberts Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-7900 extension 117 jmcallister@norfolkram.com. Wastewater Happens
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Design and Implementation of Title 5 Systems and Small Package Treatment Plants Presented by: John B. McAllister, P.E. Norfolk Ram Group, LLC One Roberts Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-7900 extension 117 jmcallister@norfolkram.com
Wastewater Happens How We Deal with it is very important!
Health Impacts Associated with Wastewater • Can carry/cause Disease • Nitrates harmful effects on infants • Drinking water contamination • Coastal Impacts • Plant Growth • Algae Blooms • Fish Kills • Shellfish Bed Closures
Residential Areas without a Centralized Wastewater System • Regulated by 310 CMR 15.00 Title 5 On-Site Subsurface Disposal Systems
Residential Areas without a Centralized Wastewater System • Inspections Required for Sale of Home Periodic for Large Systems and Condominiums • Must Inspect Tank Distribution Box Leaching System (if accessible) • Failure – Conditions • Validity of Inspection
Title 5 System Design Planning • Soil Evaluation • Percolation Test
Title 5 System Design Planning Design Plans
Title 5 System Implementation Trenches
Title 5 System Implementation Galleys
Title 5 System Implementation Plastic Chambers
Title 5 System Implementation Innovative/ Alternative Technology Nitrogen Sensitive Areas High Groundwater Site Constraints
Title 5 System Implementation Operations & Maintenance • Pumping Bi-Annually • Removing Garbage Grinders • Avoid Dumping Bleach, Paint, and Solvents into System • I/A Systems have specific maintenance considerations • Some BOH’s require O&M documentation and/or testing for I/A Systems
Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd Regulated by DEP – Groundwater Discharge Permit • Nutrient Loading Approach • Effluent Discharge Standards • Water Reuse Standards • 30/30/10 Standard
Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd Rotating Biological Contactor – RBC Treatment Plant • Residential Apartment Complexes • Commercial Buildings
Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd RBC Treatment Plant • Residential Apartment Complexes • Commercial Buildings
Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd RBC Treatment Plant Control Panel Pumps Filters Blowers All Automated
Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd Membrane Treatment Plant • Different Sized Membranes • Microfiltration- Ultrafiltration
Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd SBR Treatment Plant • The Classic Treatment Plant • Most Municipal Facilities
Design and Implementation of Title 5 Systems and Small Package Treatment Plants QUESTIONS? jmcallister@norfolkram.com