Transcript Decentralized Sewage System 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
Public Sewers
• Serve approximately 60 percent of CT population
• Predominantly in urban areas and area of high density
development
Conventional “Septic Systems”
• Serve approximately 1 million people in CT
• Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems
Alternative Treatment Systems
• Wastewater Management
District Legislation may allow for
broader use through delegation.
• Requires DEEP permit
Intermittent Sand Filter
Aerobic Treatment
Technical Standards
• Latest revision January 1, 2011
• Code Advisory Committee
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COWRA
CEHA
CADH
Home Builders
DEEP
Soil Scientist
DPH
Professional Engineers
EPA Management Components
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Public Education
Planning
Recordkeeping, Inventory and Reporting
Site Evaluation
Financial Assistance
Construction
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
DSS Management Pathways
1. Municipal, CGS (CT General Statute)
Sec. 7-148
2. Local Health District, CGS Sec. 19a-243
3. Local Health Department (single town),
CGS Sec. 19a-207
4. Decentralized Wastewater Management
Districts, CGS Sec. 7-247