NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE North Carolina Certified Subsurface Systems Inspector Training School Sponsors: North Carolina State University North Carolina Division of Environmental Health Local Health Departments across North Carolina Private Consulting and Manufacturing Companies across the US

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE In general Cell phones on non-audible –Feel free to take calls outside Restrooms Lunch provided Questions

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Subsurface Systems US EPA Strategy (May 17, 2004) –Purpose: sustainable WW management systems – whether centralized or decentralized –Vision: appropriately managed decentralized systems are key components of the nation’s infrastructure –Action: Upgrade professional standards of practice through training and certification of practitioners

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE North Carolina Subsurface systems can be the preferred choice for wastewater treatment 50% of NC population use onsite systems 25% of US population State Certification of system inspectors required effective January 1, 2008 –2400 Certified Level 1 to 4/Inspector

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Certified Inspector School Training Objectives –Participants should be able to inspect subsurface wastewater treatment systems for purposes of financial transactions –Achievement of this capability will be measured by passing a state certification exam

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Inspector School Designed to provide details on system inspection Continuing Education will build upon this foundation NCOWCIC Board administers the actual certification

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Who’s here? Certified Operators Home Inspectors Installers Pumpers LHD personnel Engineers Designers LSS Others

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Workshop Overview

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Day 1: Classroom Introduction and welcome Rules for Inspectors Overview of Wastewater and System Types Safety Issues Source and Site Assessment Inspecting Tanks Inspecting Dosing Systems and Controls

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Day 2: Classroom Advanced pretreatment –Media Filters –ATUs Disinfection Distribution and Dispersal Final Report Special Conditions

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Classroom materials Notebook Manual (optional)

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Notebook Regulatory information –House Bill 688 –Application for certification Inspection Protocol –Recommended minimal inspection points –Detailed Inspection Checklists Inspector Resources –Suggested tools –Websites –Vendor contact info

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Notebook PowerPoint printouts –In order of presentation –Not in color – SORRY! Presentations are available on the web: – »FOLDER: NC Inspector

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Manual Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: An Operation and Maintenance Service Provider Program* –Detailed descriptions of technologies –O&M checklists –Supplemental materials *Standardized for use nationwide – some items vary from the NC perspective.

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Inspection Form

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Recommended Form

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Use of additional forms Provides a record of what was seen Acts as a check list (reminder) Allows for a more detailed report Provides consistency between inspections Can assist client in understanding issues (pros and cons) more effectively Can act as a ‘To do’ list for system upgrade, repair etc.

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Summary Subsurface systems can be the preferred choice for wastewater treatment Various technologies are currently used and more are being developed Proper inspection is part of an effective management program School is designed to educate the Inspector Examination is designed to measure the Inspector’s competency

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Please note… The direct participation of manufacturers’ representatives as school trainers and the use of photos of proprietary equipment does not constitute endorsement of one product over another.

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Thank you NCSU and affiliated governmental entities appreciate the support of the private sector and state and local health department personnel. Their participation in training is critical.

NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE Please complete your program evaluation… Thanks!