What are the Voluntary National Guidelines for Management of Onsite and Clustered (Decentralized) Wastewater Treatment Systems?
The Guidelines are presented in the form of five model management programs. Each model program includes the elements and activities needed to achieve certain management objectives. The Guidelines address the sensitivity of the environment in the community and the complexity of the system used. The five model management programs are • System Inventory and Awareness of Maintenance Needs • Management Through Maintenance Contracts • Management Through Operating Permits • Responsible Management Entity (RME) Operation and Maintenance • Responsible Management Entity (RME) Ownership and Management EPA developed the Guidelines to assist communities in establishing comprehensive management programs for septic wastewater systems to improve water quality and protect public health. The Guidelines will also help states, tribes and communities to develop, modify and implement laws and regulations in the area of management planning for decentralized wastewater systems. Click here to read the Guideline
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