Management of Combined Sewer Overflows

Management of Combined Sewer Overflows

Author: Richard Field

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2003-11-24

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 0203502981

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There are approximately 10,000 combined sewer overflow (CSO) locations in the United States. During peak storm events they can release about 1.2 trillion gallons of waste and up to 95% of a municipality's raw sewage into surface waters. Although many cities have initiated programs, the CSO problem remains largely unsolved and continues to be a majo