Information for Industry Professionals

Industry professionals can use the tools and resources on this page to learn more about new septic system technologies and septic system management programs, and to educate their customers on the required maintenance of systems, which includes regular pumping.

Wastewater Information System Tool (TWIST)

Management Handbook for Septic/Decentralized Systems

Memorandum of Understanding to Improve the Management of Septic Systems Nationwide

Septic and Decentralized Wastewater Systems Program Strategy
January 12, 2005 Press Release

Technical Assistance

• National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC) - The NSFC was established in 1977 with the passage of the Clean Water Act to provide technical assistance and information services about "small flows" wastewater treatment systems. A small flows system is one that has 1 million gallons or less of wastewater flowing through it each day. Such systems range from septic systems to small sewage treatment plants. Funded by EPA, the NSFC provides information about innovative, low-cost wastewater treatment for communities with populations of fewer than 10,000. Emphasis is placed on finding practical, alternative solutions for small flows wastewater problems. The NSFC helps homeowners, renters, citizens' groups, local industry leaders, research scientists, educators, local government officials, state government officials, consultants, manufacturers, operators and maintainers, contractors and related professionals. Services provided include two quarterly newsletters, a toll-free technical assistance hotline, numerous free and low-cost technical publications, a Web site and a discussion group. The NSFC's databases include nationwide data on onsite regulations, bibliographies, and manufacturers and consultants.
• Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) - RCAP is a resource for community leaders and others looking for technical assistance services and training related to rural drinking water supply and wastewater treatment needs, rural solid waste programs, housing, economic development, comprehensive community assessment and planning, and environmental regulations.
• United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service - Cooperative Extension offices located at land-grant universities conduct research and provide educational resources to homeowners and municipalities. Many offices conduct septic system research.

Research and Demonstration Projects

EPA-funded research and demonstration projects - Provides information on septic system technologies and management programs throughout the country.

Training Centers

Septic Systems Training Centers - Provides links to training centers with classes on septic systems.

Science and Technology

Technology Information - Provides links to fact sheets on alternative technologies, such as recirculating sand filters, high efficiency toilets, aerobic disinfection, and chlorine disinfection; fact sheets developed by EPA and other organizations; and EPA's Environmental Technology Verification Program.

Educating the Public

Materials to educate the public, industry, and septic customers - Provides information on how to develop a public outreach program, graphics to help create your own materials, and publications to help maintain septic systems.

Guidelines for Developing Septic System Management Programs

Guidelines and General Guidance - Provides links to documents that address important topics such as, how to start a septic system management program and septic system design manuals.

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Last updated on February 02, 2007 3:26 PM
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