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Massachusetts Public Health Inspector Training Wastewater Certificate Program (MA PHIT WW)

Massachusetts Public Health Inspector Training Wastewater Certificate Program (MA PHIT WW). Session 1: Introduction and Wastewater Recap. MAPHIT WW. NACCHO Model Practice 2012. Program Description. Eligibility Pre-requisites Recommended credentials Classroom Training (Level One).

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Massachusetts Public Health Inspector Training Wastewater Certificate Program (MA PHIT WW)

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  1. Massachusetts Public Health Inspector TrainingWastewater Certificate Program (MA PHIT WW) Session 1: Introduction and Wastewater Recap

  2. MAPHIT WW NACCHO Model Practice 2012 MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  3. Program Description • Eligibility • Pre-requisites • Recommended credentials • Classroom Training (Level One) MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  4. Next Steps • Assessment • Mentoring and Field Training (Level Two) MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  5. Classroom Training Overview • Introduction and Wastewater Recap • Title 5 Permits and Licenses • Site Evaluation • Design and Plan Review—Conventional Systems (Parts 1 & 2) • Design and Plan Review—Non-Conventional Systems • Installation Inspections for New Construction • Existing Onsite Systems: Inspections and Corrective Action MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  6. Session 1 Learning Objectives After completing this session, you will be able to: • Describe the MA PHIT WW program requirements • Name the major components of an onsite wastewater treatment system • Explain why wastewater is regulated • Identify MA wastewater laws and regulations • List the major elements of Title 5 MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  7. Dbox MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  8. Why Regulate Wastewater? MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  9. Laws & Regulations • PURPOSE & AUTHORITY • Protection of public health and the environment • MA General Laws (MGL) • MGL Ch21A s13 authorizes MassDEP to make regulations related to onsite wastewater systems • Regulations • Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000)—Onsite Wastewater System Regulations • Title 1 (310 CMR 11.00)—Administration of Environmental code • Additional MGL • MGL Ch111 s31 authorizes local board of health (LBOH) to develop reasonable regulations MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  10. Discussion In pairs or threes, describe any local regulations for wastewater in your community. Discuss the purpose of the local regulation and the local conditions or reasons to exceed Title 5. Assign a reporter to share with the class. MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  11. Title 5 is Implemented at Local Level of Government • For flows < 10,000 gallons/day Limited exceptions where Title 5 is implemented at state level: • All facilities with flows between 10-15,000 gpd • State/Federal property • Case-by-case basis MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  12. Title 5 is Implemented at Local Level of Government • How does this work in your community? • Board delegates all Title 5 work to Agent • Board reviews and approves all Title 5 plans and certificates • Board only reviews local upgrade approvals • Other? MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  13. TITLE 5Basic Responsibilities #1 Regulation of onsite systems that are: • New • Being upgraded • Failing What does this entail? MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  14. TITLE 5Basic Responsibilities #2 Regulation of existing onsite systems also includes: • Monitoring routine maintenance • Logging inspection reports (310 CMR 15.301) • Overseeing corrective actions • Issuing enforcement actions What do you do? breakout MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  15. TITLE 5 – Basic premise, cont. Other Activities: • Issuance of licenses and permits • Maintenance of files and • Education for users of onsite systems MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  16. Title 5 REvisions MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  17. Additional resources http://sph.bu.edu/otlt/LPHI/MAPHITWW/index.html http://www.masslocalinstitute.org/onlinecourses/wastewater/ MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

  18. Session Recap • Describe the MA PHIT WW program requirements • Name the major components of an onsite wastewater treatment system • Explain why wastewater is regulated • Identify MA wastewater laws and regulations • List the major elements of Title 5 MA PHIT- Wastewater Certificate Program, Session 1

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