American Decentralized Wastewater Association
Operation and Maintenance Guidelines for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems

The intent of the American Decentralized Wastewater Association (ADWA) in preparing these Operation and Maintenance Guidelines for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems is to provide state regulatory agencies with information on the role that onsite and decentralized systems have in protecting public health and the environment and the necessity for a well managed operation and maintenance program. These guidelines define the responsibilities of the various participants, the training requirements, and maintenance management responsibilities.

ADWA represents manufacturers of advanced treatment systems. ADWA promotes a strong regulatory program in the areas of performance certification for people and treatment components as well as enforced operational maintenance requirements for all installed systems. Both program areas are important for the protection of the human and natural environments and the reputation of the decentralized wastewater treatment industry.

These guidelines can provide regulatory agencies with a broad outline of the responsibilities of the various parties and the tasks associated with implementing a program. Regulatory agencies will recognize that all of these issues should be addressed and resolved when establishing onsite and decentralized programs.

© American Decentralized Wastewater Association, 2007

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