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Region 3
Contacts for Region 3
Septic Systems
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Leslie Reed
EPA Region 3
US EPA, Region 03
1650 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 814-5772
Email: reed.leslie@epa.gov
Links for Region 3
Publications by Other Organizations
- Sewage Management Programs: Ensuring Long-Term Use of Onlot Systems Through
Proper Operation and Maintenance - [PDF] - Pennsylvania requires every municipality to develop and maintain a sewage facilities plan to protect public health, prevent future sewage treatment problems, and protect the quality of surface water and groundwater. As part of an official plan update, municipalities should consider developing a sewage management program. This fact sheet explains why and how a municipality should set up such a program.
Training Centers
Delaware
Contacts for Delaware
Septic Systems
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James Cassidy
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control / Division of Water Resources
422 North DuPont Hwy
Georgetown, DE 19947
Phone: (302) 739-9948
Fax: (302) 739-7764
Email: James.Cassidy@state.de.us
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Dave J. Schepens
Program Manager
Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control
653 Grypo Rd
Marydel, DE 19964
Phone: (302) 739-9948
Fax: (302) 739-7764
Email: Dave.Schepens@state.de.us
Links for Delaware
State and Tribal Programs
Maryland
Contacts for Maryland
Septic Systems
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Eric Dougherty
Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 537-3797
Fax: (410) 537-3163
Email: edougherty@mde.state.md.us
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Jay Prager
Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 537-3780
Fax: (410) 537-3163
Email: jprager@mde.state.md.us
Links for Maryland
Funding Sources
Demonstration Projects for Maryland
- Title: Maryland, Anne Arundel County: Alternative Systems, Maryland
Description: The study was performed in the area of the Chesapeake Bay, a region where environmental and site constraints favored the use of alternative and decentralized wastewater technologies according to Phase I of the National Onsite Demonstration Program. Nitrogen and pathogen contaminants, shallow water table, small lots and tight soils jeopardize the quality of water in the Chesapeake Bay. This demonstration project installed 12 alternative systems including recirculating expanded shale filters, recirculating sand filters, peat filter, aerobic treatment units, synthetic foam biofilter and disposal through gravelless trench, shallow trenches, drip irrigation and soil expansion treatment (Terra-lift) to evaluate the water quality in this area.
Contact: David Pask
National Small Flows Clearinghouse
(800) 624-8301For More Information: http://www.smart-homeowner.com/articles/6607/
- Title: Maryland, Upper Patuxent River Watershed, Prince Georges County: Integrated Stormwater Systems, Maryland
Description: The Upper Patuxent River Watershed project in Maryland involves installing and testing integrated wastewater and stormwater systems on individual lots.
Contact:
For More Information: http://www.ndwrcdp.org/userfiles/SOFT_PATH_TRDactivities_WEB.pdf
- Title: Maryland: Management Program, Maryland
Description: The project consists of mitigating the impact onsite systems have on the waters of Maryland and removing the barriers to implementing decentralized means of waste disposal. There are two simultaneous phases of the project: developing a regulatory package to implement management consistent with EPA's Guidelines, and developing and implementing a certification program to certify operators of onsite systems.
Contact: Jay Prager
Deputy Program Manager, Bay Restoration Program
(410) 537-3599For More Information: http://www.chesapeakebay.net/
Pennsylvania
Contacts for Pennsylvania
Septic Systems
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John Diehl, P.G.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
PO Box 8774
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774
Phone: (717) 772-5157
Fax: (717) 772-5156
Email: jdiehl@state.pa.us
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Ron Furlan, P.E.
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
PO Box 8774
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8774
Phone: (717) 787-8184
Fax: (717) 772-5156
Email: rfurlan@state.pa.us
Links for Pennsylvania
Funding Sources
State and Tribal Programs
- Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Sewage and Sewage Disposal - Provides information on Pennsylvania's Acts pertaining to wastewater and links to helpful fact sheets for onlot systems and
management programs.
Demonstration Projects for Pennsylvania
- Title: Pennsylvania, Centerville: Cluster Systems, Pennsylvania
Description: As part of an effort to reduce pollution in the watershed, Centerville's wastewater treatment methods were assessed for possible improvement. The project was originally intended to demonstrate one alternative cluster system but evolved into a comprehensive wastewater treatment and management planning for the entire town.
Contact: "National Small Flows Clearinghouse
(800) 624-830
Southern Alleghenies Resource Conservation and Development District
(814) 623-7900"For More Information: http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/nodp/nodp_reports.htm#Pennsylvania
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
- Virginia Department of Health, Division of Onsite Sewage and Water Services - Check out the photo album for excellent photographs and descriptions of alternative wastewater treatment technologies.
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) 864-7457For 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) 640-8545For 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) 624-8301For More Information: http://www.nap.edu/openbook/0309095247/html/191.html
West Virginia
Contacts for West Virginia
Septic Systems
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Rick Hertges
WV Bureau for Public Health / Environmental Health Services
Capitol & Washington St
1 Davis Square, Suite 200
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone: (304) 558-8457
Fax: (304) 558-0524
Email: rickhertges@wvdhhr.org
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Penny Mangold
WV Bureau for Public Health / Environmental Health Services
Fairmont District Office
107-109 Adams St, Rm 512
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-2752
Email: pmangold@wvdhhr.org
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Mark Whittaker
WV Bureau for Public Health / Environmental Health Services
Fairmont District Office
107-109 Adams St, Rm 512
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone: (304) 367-2787
Fax: (304) 558-1071
Email: mwhittaker@wvdhhr.org
Demonstration Projects for West Virginia
- Title: West Virginia, Monongalia County: Alternative Technologies, West Virginia
Description: In this project, 6 alternative technologies were installed in a county park including the following treatment: a recirculating sand filter, constructed wetlands, a home aerobic unit and a disk filter. Alternative soil-dispersal systems included gravelless trenches, contour trenches, chambers, drip irrigation, and low-pressure pipe. The primary purpose of these installations is for public education, with prominent displays for the public and frequent use for students and practioners during training programs.
Contact: "National Small Flows Clearinghouse
(800) 624-8301
Monongalia County Health Department
(304) 598-5145"For More Information: http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/nodp/nodp_demoproject.htm#westvirginia
- Title: West Virginia, Mud River, Lincoln County: Management Program, West Virginia
Description: Through widespread use of volunteer sampling, this project seeks to identify hot spots, using fecal-source typing to distinguish onsite septic system inputs from wildlife and other sources. This project will also develop onsite wastewater treatment and management programs to address contamination of the Mud River. This approach could obviate the need for a formal TMDL or provide a model for how onsite systems can be managed in the context of a TMDL.
Contact: Lawrence S. Cote
West Virginia University Cooperative Extension Service
(304) 293-5691For More Information: http://www.nis.wvu.edu/2003_Releases/mud_river.htm
- Title: West Virginia, Shepherdstown: Alternative Technologies, West Virginia
Description: This project seeks to design and install a wastewater system with alternative technologies for a new research and office building to prevent nutrient and fecal contamination of an existing artesian well. The project will serve as a demonstration site and for public education. Two secondary treatment technologies were used: a peat filter and a recirculating sand filter. A real-time monitoring system is being used to monitor the two systems.
Contact: National Small Flows Clearinghouse
(800) 624-8301For More Information: http://apps.nesc.wvu.edu:8080/NSFRealTimeMonitoring.pdf