HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 Table of ContentsLa Pine National Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Demonstration Project
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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
Table of Figures.......................................................................................................................................................iii
Table of Tables.......................................................................................................................................................vii
1. Abstract .................................................................................................................................................................1-1
2. Executive Summary...............................................................................................................................................2-1
3. Project Area Description........................................................................................................................................3-1
4. Field Test Program Development..........................................................................................................................4-1
Selection Processes, Agreements and Permits .......................................................................................................4-1
Homeowner selection.....................................................................................................................................4-1
Technology selection .....................................................................................................................................4-2
Permitting process..........................................................................................................................................4-4
Sampling and Analysis...........................................................................................................................................4-5
Sample parameters.........................................................................................................................................4-5
Preparation for sampling................................................................................................................................4-6
Preparation for sampling on the site...............................................................................................................4-7
Sampling procedures and equipment..............................................................................................................4-7
Personal protective equipment .......................................................................................................................4-9
Sample locations............................................................................................................................................4-9
Management and Education.................................................................................................................................4-20
Water Pollution Control Facilities (WPCF) permit requirements.................................................................4-20
Construction/installation permit requirements .............................................................................................4-21
Private service providers..............................................................................................................................4-22
Homeowner education..................................................................................................................................4-23
Service provider certification.......................................................................................................................4-24
Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................4-25
References....................................................................................................................................................4-25
5. Control Systems: Septic Tank and Sand Filter Performance................................................................................5-1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Septic Tank Performance..................................................................................................................... 5-1
Sand Filter Performance ...................................................................................................................... 5-5
USGS study ........................................................................................................................................5-15
Conclusion..........................................................................................................................................5-16
References ..........................................................................................................................................5-16
6. Innovative System Performance............................................................................................................................6-1
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Nitrogen-reducing systems.................................................................................................................. 6-1
Performance results ............................................................................................................................. 6-1
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AdvantTex™ AX-20 Wastewater Treatment System, Orenco Systems, Inc....................................... 6-7
AdvanTex RX-30 System, Orenco Systems, Inc................................................................................6-11
Amphidrome® Wastewater Treatment System, FR Mahoney & Associates .....................................6-15
Biokreisel Wastewater Treatment System, Nordbeton, NA ...............................................................6-19
Dyno2, North American Wetland Engineering/Reactor Dynamics, Inc.............................................6-23
EnviroServer, MicroSepTec, Inc. .......................................................................................................6-28
MicroFAST®, Bio-Microbics, Inc......................................................................................................6-32
IDEA BESTEP, Advanced Environmental Systems, Inc. ..................................................................6-37
Innovative trench designs, Wert and Associates, Inc..........................................................................6-42
Nayadic, Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc. ................................................................................6-55
NiteLess, On Site Wastewater Management, LLC.............................................................................6-59
NITREX™ filter, University of Waterloo / Lombardo & Associates, Inc. ........................................6-64
Puraflo, Bord na Móna, Inc. ...............................................................................................................6-69
Conclusion..........................................................................................................................................6-73
References ..........................................................................................................................................6-73
7. Development of the Management Program Recommendation ..............................................................................7-1
8. Groundwater Quality and the Three-Dimensional Groundwater and Nutrient Fate and Transport Model............8-1
9. Loan Program........................................................................................................................................................9-1
10. Reporting.............................................................................................................................................................10-1
Appendix A: Forms and Supporting Documentation for Field Test Program Implementation..................................................A-1
Appendix B: Field Test Program Onsite System Data............................................................................................................... B-1
Appendix C: Field Test Program Drainfield Well Statistics and Monitoring Well Data ........................................................... C-1
Appendix D: Operation and Maintenance Advisory Committee Work Plan..............................................................................D-1