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Decentralized Sewage System (DSS) Management

Decentralized Sewage System (DSS) Management. Robert W. Scully, PE Department of Public Health. Methods of Sewage Disposal. Public Sewers Conventional “Septic Systems” Alternative Treatment Systems. Serve approximately 60 percent of CT population

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Decentralized Sewage System (DSS) Management

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  1. Decentralized Sewage System (DSS) Management Robert W. Scully, PE Department of Public Health

  2. Methods of Sewage Disposal • Public Sewers • Conventional “Septic Systems” • Alternative Treatment Systems

  3. Serve approximately 60 percent of CT population Predominantly in urban areas and area of high density development Public Sewers

  4. Serve approximately 1 million people in CT Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems Conventional “Septic Systems”

  5. Alternative Treatment Systems • Wastewater Management District Legislation may allow for broader use through delegation. • Requires DEEP permit Aerobic Treatment Intermittent Sand Filter

  6. Technical Standards • Latest revision January 1, 2011 • Code Advisory Committee • COWRA • CEHA • CADH • Home Builders • DEEP • Soil Scientist • DPH • Professional Engineers

  7. EPA Management Components • Public Education • Planning • Recordkeeping, Inventory and Reporting • Site Evaluation • Financial Assistance • Construction

  8. EPA Management Components 7. Design 8. Training and Certification 9. Residuals Management 10. Inspections and Monitoring 11. Corrective Action 12. Performance 13. Operations and Maintenance

  9. DSS Management Pathways • Municipal, CGS (CT General Statute) Sec. 7-148 • Local Health District, CGS Sec. 19a-243 • Local Health Department (single town), CGS Sec. 19a-207 • Decentralized Wastewater Management Districts, CGS Sec. 7-247

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