Training and Education
Decentralized Wastewater Treatment O&M Service Provider Training Program
Publication Date: November 2006
Cooperating Institution: Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (CIDWT)
Sub-Grantee: Bruce Lesikar
Project Budget: $235,181
Project Identifier: 04-DEC-3SG
DESCRIPTION
The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Service Provider Program has been established to provide training on the operation and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems. The focus of these materials is single-family residential systems. The US EPA, along with state and local government entities recognize the importance of decentralized wastewater treatment systems as an essential component of the wastewater infrastructure. Through routine inspections and proper operation and maintenance, onsite wastewater treatment systems can be a permanent and effective part of our wastewater infrastructure. These training materials are intended to provide a knowledge base for service providers in this growing industry.