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Running Decentralized Wastewater Systems
Responsible Management Entities
Guidance Fact
SheetsAcross the U.S., there is a need for more businesses that
successfully manage decentralized
systems. Decentralized systems are increasing in prevalence as
an option that delivers sound economic, social and environmental
outcomes, if effectively managed.
Decentralized wastewater systems include the collection, treatment,
and dispersal or reuse of wastewater from individual homes (such as
septic systems), clusters of homes, isolated
communities, industries, or institutional facilities at or near the
point of waste generation. (CIDWT Decentralized Wastewater Glossary 2007)
The fact sheets by WERT can be used by existing RMEs seeking to improve their
operations, prospective RMEs considering setting up, and other
individuals and organizations looking to enter the decentralized
wastewater field. The fact sheets serve different audiences by enabling
navigation from three angles:
Guidance for Establishing Successful Responsible Management Entities
(RMEs) (#DEC5R06)
These resources provide guidance for successfully establishing and running
organizations that manage decentralized wastewater systems - Responsible
Management Entities, or RMEs. These 11 fact sheets are useful for existing
RMEs seeking to improve their operations, prospective RMEs considering
setting up, and individuals and organizations looking to enter the
decentralized wastewater field. This series of fact sheets is available at
www.werf.org/rme.
Modeling Onsite Wastewater Systems at that Watershed Scale: A User's Guide
(#04-DEC-6)
This report gives planners and regulators guidance in developing and using
models to evaluate watershed-scale water quality scenarios associated with
decentralized or onsite wastewater systems. It includes resources for each
step of the planning process, and explains modeling philosophy, model
selection, model sensitivity analysis and calibration, and other concepts.
The guide provides case studies and links to reference materials. The
information will be useful to anyone who wants to understand how models
are used for watershed assessments and decision making. The guidance
manual is available online.
The Water Environment Research Foundation, formed in 1989, is
America's leading independent scientific research organization
dedicated to wastewater and stormwater issues. Over the past 20 years we
have produced 300 research reports, valued at over $62 million.
Edited by Carolyn Allen, Managing Editor of Solutions For Green
Publication Date:
6/20/2009
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