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LOCAL STATE FEDERAL - Local, State, U.S. Federal Government, & International Agencies & Resources for Septic Systems Wastewater Treatment
The following list provides links to septic system and onsite wastewater treatment regulations and design requirements for most states in the U.S., and
for other countries or authorities. (Submissions invited). Readers should also see the Academic and University sites below for more septic system
and onsite wastewater disposal system regulation and design guidance.
Florida Solid and Hazardous Waste Regulation Handbook: Sewage Disposal Systems, University of Florida Extension. Local DOH regulate septic systems in Florida unless your system is disposing of more than 5000 gallons/day. Over 5000 gallon
discharge is regulated by the Florida Department of Environment Protection DEP
North Carolina Onsite Wastewater Manual, from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NCDENR).
Also see Improving Septic Systems provided for NC by FarmASyst.
Caribbean: Universities Water Information Network includes Directory of Water Resources from Caribbean, Central America, and Database of international water research
Montana: Septic Tank Inspection and Trouble-shooting, Montana State University - nice description of checking sludge and scum levels
North Carolina State Univ. Septic
Systems resources including Septic System Maintenance, Small Wastewater Treatment Sys. Management, What you nee to know about septic systems
British Columbia, Canada BCOSSA British Columbia Onsite Sewage Association, Victoria BC tel: 250-391-8442 email: info@bcossa.com : news, training, standards, conferences on onsite wastewater disposal
National Small Flows Clearinghouse, West Virginia University, POB 6064, Morgantown WV 26506-6064 - 800-624-8301, 304-293-4191, 304-293-3161-FAX, WTIE-BBS: 800-544-1936, 304-293-5969. The NSFC provides information, referrals, training, and technical assistance for small communities to aid in solving wastewater problems.
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) - Pam Franzen, Executive Director 1-800-966-2942; E-mail - 103061.1063@compuserve.com, Web Site - www.nowra.org, - Dr. Kevin Sherman, President - 850-488-3943 - Dr. Ted Loudon, VP/President-Elect - 517-353-3741, - Ken Zoeller, Secretary/Treasurer, 502-778-2731.
National Association of Waste Transporters - 1-800-236-6298
Farm*A*Syst/Home*A*Syst preventing pollution on farms and in homes, assessment worksheets prepared by state programs, newsletters and slide training programs
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