Colorado Onsite Regulations …Vision 2010 27 September 2008 CEHA Annual Conference and Exhibition

Hard at Work May 6th- CPOW Board meeting June 16th- Regulation revision overview July 15th- State statute review for revision August 11th- Guideline review for revision August 19th- Guideline issues & framework

The Vision…2010 Improve and preserve public safety and environmental health Create clearly defined standards with statewide uniformity Raise standards of performance for all onsite professionals Increase knowledge and performance through certification and flexible performance/risk based regulation Create an advisory council for regulatory and technical guidance to the state

Current Regulatory Framework C.R.S. Article 10 – Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Act Water Quality Control Commission Guidelines for Individual Sewage Disposal Systems County Regulations

Proposed Regulatory Frameworks Could duplicate current framework OR A single set of guidelines could be implemented in all counties

Summary of Proposed Changes to Statute Allow for: Support for Adoption of Technical Advisory Committee ISDS – OWS Sewage treatment works = >2000 gpd ? Technical advisory committee Risk-based code may eliminate the need for county-level supplementary requirements

Summary of Proposed Changes to Statute allow for: Transfer of title inspection requirements Universal state-wide certification and licensing of all professionals Streamlined approval of advanced treatment systems Restructure permit fee cap (cost recovery only) Restriction of experimental systems No platted lot should be deemed un-buildable as a result of onsite wastewater regulation

Summary of Proposed Changes to Guidelines New title that reflects our intentions…”Water Resource Protection…” any ideas? Limit components of regulation that counties may modify Fees based upon cost recovery with a cap Address conflicts of interest (designer/regulators…) Address designer liability (final inspections)

Summary of Proposed Changes to Guidelines Risk classification matrix (EPA Guidelines) - Levels I-V More representative design flows Different levels of design ability based upon credential (designer vs. P.E.) Removal of effluent monitoring requirements for “deemed to comply” systems Increase flow volumes for site-plan review (>2000 gpd)

Summary of Proposed Changes to Guidelines Permits issued for 1-5 years with inspection to verify conditions (county flexibility) Permits shall be transferred at time of sale Implementation of transfer of title inspection requirement (Currently-Jefferson, Boulder, Summit, Pitkin Counties) O&M and inspection requirements determined by risk matrix

Summary of Proposed Changes to Guidelines Setback adjustments allowed based upon performance Certification and CEU requirements for all onsite professionals in the state (CIOWTS Exam on Friday!) Ensure all systems are accessible for monitoring and maintenance Tank standards adoption (water-tightness/structural integrity) List of manufacturers products

Where do we go from here? We’ve come a long way… but we’re not finished yet!

The Next Steps Complete risk matrices Design O&M Complete legal revision of document Present documents for local and outside peer review Gain full support of the WQCC for revised guidelines and statute Find legislative sponsor(s) & lobby Propose new legislation in 2010

Contact If you want to be directly involved Brians@flxx.com broland@phoenix-amc.com

Special Thanks to… CPOW board and committee members NOWRA affiliate groups and members CDPHE EPA