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 – COWRA – CEHA – CADH – Home Builders – DEEP – Soil Scientist – DPH – Professional Engineers

EPA Management Components 1.Public Education 2.Planning 3.Recordkeeping, Inventory and Reporting 4.Site Evaluation 5.Financial Assistance 6.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 Local Health District, CGS Sec. 19a Local Health Department (single town), CGS Sec. 19a Decentralized Wastewater Management Districts, CGS Sec