1. CSO LTCP Template for Small Communities
EPA CSO LTCP Review Workshop December 8-9, 2004 Philadelphia, PA
CSO LTCP Template for Small Communities
Michael Sullivan
Limno-Tech, Inc.
Framework for CSO Control Planning

2. Framework for CSO Control Planning
Background
Many small CSO communities have not prepared LTCPs.
Reasons for this vary – limited staff resources, limited budget, competing priorities, etc.
EPA wants to assist small communities with LTCP preparation.
EPA is developing a Template for small communities that should be available by the end of 2005.
Framework for CSO Control Planning

3. Small System Considerations
The CSO Control Policy recognizes that the
scope of the long-term control plan, including
the characterization, monitoring and
modeling, and evaluation of control
alternatives may be difficult for small
communities.
Framework for CSO Control Planning

4. What are the Expectations for Small Communities?
Implement the nine minimum controls
Develop an abbreviated Long-Term Control Plan to cover:
Prioritization of the control of CSOs in sensitive areas.
Implementation of a public participation process that actively involves the affected public in the selection of CSO controls.
Evaluation of controls and development of a proposed plan for CSO control.
Framework for CSO Control Planning

5. Framework for CSO Control Planning
Key Considerations
Template will be:
Easy to use.
Based on existing information.
Designed for the smallest CSO communities (POTW < 5 MGD).
Available in hard copy and electronic format.
Framework for CSO Control Planning

6. Key Elements of the Template
General Owner and permit information.
NMC information
Sensitive area information
System characterization
Public participation
Framework for CSO Control Planning

7. Framework for CSO Control Planning