Septic System Links - 5/14/2005 - House Systems Plumbing Septics Wells

Septic System Links

There are many different types of wastewater treatment systems, including constructed wetlands, aerobic systems, sand filters, drip systems, and leach fields. Since on-site sewage disposal is a necessity in areas not provided with city sewers, understanding the reasons for using a secondary treatment unit or leach field will help avoid accruing unnecessary expense, joining incompatible components, or using the wrong leaching technique for particular site conditions. For a detailed look at various options, view the links below.

• National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)
  The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association promotes the onsite wastewater treatment and recycling industry.
• Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA)
  The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association represents the common interest of Canada's municipal water and wastewater systems, particularly those related to federal and interprovincial bodies' policies, programs and legislation or to national Codes or Standards.
• National Environmental Services Center (NESC)
  National Environmental Services Center provides technical assistance and information about drinking water, wastewater, environmental training, and solid waste management to communities serving fewer than 10,000 individuals. On this site you will find information about the National Small Flows Clearinghouse, National Drinking Water Clearinghouse, and National Onsite Demonstration Program.
• Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment
  The Consortium of Institutes for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment (The Onsite Consortium) is a group of educational institutions cooperating on decentralized wastewater training and research efforts.
• National Decentralized Water Resources Capacity Development Project
  The National Decentralized Water Resources Capacity Development Project (NDWRCDP) is a cooperative effort funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) which supports research and development to improve our understanding and strengthen the foundations of training and practice in the field of onsite/decentralized wastewater treatment.
• Greywater: what it is... how to treat it... how to use it
  Learn about differences between greywater and blackwater, and how treating greywater for reuse can save water resources in the home.