Massachusetts Public Health Inspector

TrainingWastewater Certificate

Program (MA PHIT WW)Session 1:Introduction and

Wastewater Recap

MAPHIT WW

NACCHO Model Practice2012

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Program Description

Eligibility Pre-requisites Recommended

credentials Classroom Training

(Level One)

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Next Steps Assessment Mentoring and Field Training (Level Two)

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Classroom Training Overview

1. Introduction and Wastewater Recap 2. Title 5 Permits and Licenses3. Site Evaluation 4. Design and Plan Review—

Conventional Systems (Parts 1 & 2)5. Design and Plan Review—

Non-Conventional Systems6. Installation Inspections for New Construction7. Existing Onsite Systems: Inspections and Corrective

Action

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Session 1 Learning Objectives

After completing this session, you will be able to: Describe the MA PHIT WW program

requirements Name the major components of an onsite

wastewater treatment system Explain why wastewater is regulated Identify MA wastewater laws and regulations List the major elements of Title 5

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DBOX

Why Regulate Wastewater?

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Laws & Regulations

PURPOSE & AUTHORITY= Protection of public health and the environment

MA General Laws (MGL)=MGL Ch21A s13 authorizes MassDEP to make regulations

related to onsite wastewater systems

Regulations=Title 5 (310 CMR 15.000)—Onsite Wastewater System

Regulations=Title 1 (310 CMR 11.00)—Administration of Environmental

code

Additional MGL=MGL Ch111 s31 authorizes local board of health (LBOH)

to develop reasonable regulations

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DISCUSSION

In pairs or threes, describe any local regulations for wastewater in your community. Discuss the purpose of the local regulation and the local conditions or reasons to exceed Title 5. Assign a reporter to share with the class.

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Title 5 is Implemented at Local Level of Government

For flows < 10,000 gallons/day

Limited exceptions where Title 5 is implemented at state level:

=All facilities with flows between 10-15,000 gpd

=State/Federal property=Case-by-case basis

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Title 5 is Implemented at Local Level of Government

How does this work in your community? Board delegates all Title 5 work to Agent Board reviews and approves all Title 5 plans and

certificates Board only reviews local upgrade approvals Other?

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TITLE 5Basic Responsibilities #1

Regulation of onsite systems that are: New Being upgraded Failing

What does this entail?

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TITLE 5Basic Responsibilities #2

Regulation of existing onsite systems also includes: Monitoring routine maintenance Logging inspection

reports (310 CMR 15.301) Overseeing corrective actions Issuing enforcement actions

What do you do?

breakout

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TITLE 5 – Basic premise, cont.

Other Activities: Issuance of licenses

and permits Maintenance of files

and Education for users of

onsite systems

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TITLE 5 REVISIONS

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Additional resourceshttp://sph.bu.edu/otlt/LPHI/MAPHITWW/index.html

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http://www.masslocalinstitute.org/onlinecourses/wastewater/

Session Recap

Describe the MA PHIT WW program requirements

Name the major components of an onsite wastewater treatment system

Explain why wastewater is regulated Identify MA wastewater laws and regulations List the major elements of Title 5

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