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Where You Live: Virginia
Contacts for Virginia
Septic Systems
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Donald Alexander
Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services / Division of Sewage & Water Services
1500 East Main St
Rm 115
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-7452
Fax: (804) 225-4003
Email: don.alexander@vdh.virginia.gov
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Allen Knapp
Virginia Office of Environmental Health Services / Division of Sewage & Water Services
1500 East Main St
Rm 115
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 864-4029
Fax: (804) 225-4003
Email: allen.knapp@vdh.virginia.gov
Links for Virginia
State and Tribal Programs 
Demonstration Projects for Virginia
- Title: Virginia, Department of Public Health: Performance-based Framework, Virginia
Description: This project involved an investigation of the effectiveness of a performance-based regulatory framework. Performance monitoring of wastewater systems includes monitoring of effluent quality before discharge and the quality of surface. In addition, the project involves monitoring operations and performance of the mechanical components.
Contact: Anish Jantrania
Virginia Department of Health
(804) 864-7457
For More Information: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/OEHS/
- Title: Virginia, Ephesus Baptist Church: Education and Training, Virginia
Description: The project consists of developing and implemening an onsite wastewater treatment education and citizen training model program for minority and indigent people. Further, the project goal is to improve septic (onsite) system knowledge among indigent people and to make local health departments aware of their wastewater needs.
Contact: Rana Graham
(804) 512-3120 or (804) 640-8545
For More Information: http://site240.webhost4life.com/mattsolo799/ephesusbc/outreach.aspx
- Title: Virginia, Wise County: Guest River Watershed Cluster Systems, Virginia
Description: With a combination of NODP funds, local funds and in-kind contributions, the community has completed a cluster system consisting of new septic systems (two households per 1,500-gallon tank), small-diameter sewers and a cluster treatment system consisting of a recirculation textile filter and a community drainfield. Approximate cost (including in-kind worth) per household was $7,000. The municipal sewer utility (responsible management entity) in the town of Appalachia will provide system management.
Contact: National Small Flows Clearinghouse
(800) 624-8301
For More Information: http://www.nap.edu/openbook/0309095247/html/191.html
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