1. Decentralized Sewage System (DSS) Management Robert W. Scully, PE Department of Public Health

2. Methods of Sewage Disposal Public Sewers Conventional “Septic Systems” Alternative Treatment Systems

3. Public Sewers Serve approximately 60 percent of CT population Predominantly in urban areas and area of high density development

4. Conventional “Septic Systems” Serve approximately 1 million people in CT Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems

5. Alternative Treatment Systems Wastewater Management District Legislation may allow for broader use through delegation. Requires DEEP permit Intermittent Sand Filter Aerobic Treatment

6. Technical Standards Latest revision January 1, 2011 Code Advisory Committee – COWRA – CEHA – CADH – Home Builders – DEEP – Soil Scientist – DPH – Professional Engineers

9. EPA Management Components 1.Public Education 2.Planning 3.Recordkeeping, Inventory and Reporting 4.Site Evaluation 5.Financial Assistance 6.Construction

10. 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

13. DSS Management Pathways 1.Municipal, CGS (CT General Statute) Sec. 7-148 2.Local Health District, CGS Sec. 19a-243 3.Local Health Department (single town), CGS Sec. 19a-207 4.Decentralized Wastewater Management Districts, CGS Sec. 7-247