1. Design and Implementation of Title 5 Systems and Small Package Treatment Plants Presented by: John B. McAllister, P.E. Norfolk Ram Group, LLC One Roberts Road, Plymouth, MA 02360 508-747-7900 extension 117 jmcallister@norfolkram.com

2. Wastewater Happens How We Deal with it is very important!

3. Health Impacts Associated with Wastewater Can carry/cause Disease Nitrates harmful effects on infants Drinking water contamination Coastal Impacts Plant Growth Algae Blooms Fish Kills Shellfish Bed Closures

4. Residential Areas without a Centralized Wastewater System  Regulated by 310 CMR 15.00 Title 5 On-Site Subsurface Disposal Systems

5.  Inspections Required for Sale of Home  Periodic for Large Systems and Condominiums  Must Inspect Tank Distribution Box Leaching System (if accessible)  Failure – Conditions  Validity of Inspection Residential Areas without a Centralized Wastewater System

6. Title 5 System Design Planning  Soil Evaluation  Percolation Test

7. Title 5 System Design Planning Design Plans

8. Title 5 System Implementation Trenches

9. Title 5 System Implementation Galleys

10. Title 5 System Implementation Plastic Chambers

11. Title 5 System Implementation Innovative/ Alternative Technology Nitrogen Sensitive Areas High Groundwater Site Constraints

12. Title 5 System Implementation Operations & Maintenance Pumping Bi-Annually Removing Garbage Grinders Avoid Dumping Bleach, Paint, and Solvents into System I/A Systems have specific maintenance considerations Some BOH’s require O&M documentation and/or testing for I/A Systems

13. Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd Regulated by DEP – Groundwater Discharge Permit Nutrient Loading Approach Effluent Discharge Standards Water Reuse Standards 30/30/10 Standard

14. Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd Rotating Biological Contactor – RBC Treatment Plant Residential Apartment Complexes Commercial Buildings

15. Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd RBC Treatment Plant Residential Apartment Complexes Commercial Buildings

16. Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd RBC Treatment Plant Control Panel Pumps Filters Blowers All Automated

17. Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd Membrane Treatment Plant Different Sized Membranes Microfiltration- Ultrafiltration

18. Large Systems – Greater Than 10,000 gpd SBR Treatment Plant The Classic Treatment Plant Most Municipal Facilities

19. Treatment Options and Effluent Characteristics Typical Nitrogen Treatment Characteristics Type of System Title 5 System I/A Technology System Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility Water Re-use Standards Nitrogen Load (mg/l)3520105

20. Design and Implementation of Title 5 Systems and Small Package Treatment Plants jmcallister@norfolkram.com QUESTIONS?