Response to Congress on Use of Decentralized
Response to Congress on Use of Decentralized

Author: Barry Leonard

Publisher:

Published: 2005-07-01

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9780756748722

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Adequately managed decentralized wastewater systems (DWS) are a cost-effective & long-term option for meeting public health & water quality goals, particularly in less densely populated areas. Small communities' wastewater needs are currently 10% of total wastewater demands. DWS serve 25% of the U.S. pop., & 37% of new development. This report includes: (1) the EPA's analysis of the benefits of DWS alternatives compared to current (i.e., centralized) systems; (2) the potential savings &/or costs assoc. with the use of these alternatives; (3) the ability of EPA to implement these alternatives within the current statutory & reg'y. structure; & (4) the plans of the Agency, if any, to implement any such alternative measures using funds approp. in FY 1997. Illus.

Regional Cooperation for Water Quality Improvement in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Regional Cooperation for Water Quality Improvement in Southwestern Pennsylvania

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2005-05-04

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 0309095247

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The city of Pittsburgh and surrounding area of southwestern Pennsylvania face complex water quality problems, due in large part to aging wastewater infrastructures that cannot handle sewer overflows and stormwater runoff, especially during wet weather. Other problems such as acid mine drainage are a legacy of the region's past coal mining, heavy industry, and manufacturing economy. Currently, water planning and management in southwestern Pennsylvania is highly fragmented; federal and state governments, 11 counties, hundreds of municipalities, and other entities all play roles, but with little coordination or cooperation. The report finds that a comprehensive, watershed-based approach is needed to effectively meet water quality standards throughout the region in the most cost-effective manner. The report outlines both technical and institutional alternatives to consider in the development and implementation of such an approach.

Advanced Onsite Wastewater Systems Technologies
Advanced Onsite Wastewater Systems Technologies

Author: Anish R. Jantrania

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2006-01-13

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 1420001302

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Drawing on the authors' combined experience of more than 30 years, Advanced Onsite Wastewater Systems Technologies explores use of these technologies on a wide-scale basis to solve the problems associated with conventional septic tank and drain field systems. The authors discuss a regulatory and management infrastructure for ensuring long-term, rel