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North Carolina Certified Subsurface Systems Inspector Training School Sponsors: North Carolina State University North Carolina Division of Environmental Health Local Health Departments across North Carolina NC STATE UNIVERSITY Private Consulting and Manufacturing Companies across the US DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
In general • Cell phones on non-audible – Feel free to take calls outside • Restrooms • Lunch provided • Questions NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Subsurface Systems • US EPA Strategy (May 17, 2004) – Purpose: sustainable WW management systems – whether centralized or decentralized – Vision: appropriately managed decentralized systems are key components of the nation’s infrastructure – Action: Upgrade professional standards of practice through training and certification of practitioners NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
North Carolina • Subsurface systems can be the preferred choice for wastewater treatment • 50% of NC population use onsite systems • 25% of US population • State Certification of system inspectors required effective January 1, 2008 – 2400 Certified Level 1 to 4/Inspector NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Certified Inspector School • Training Objectives – Participants should be able to inspect subsurface wastewater treatment systems for purposes of financial transactions – Achievement of this capability will be measured by passing a state certification exam NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Inspector School • Designed to provide details on system inspection • Continuing Education will build upon this foundation • NCOWCIC Board administers the actual certification NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Who’s here? • • • Certified Operators Home Inspectors Installers Pumpers LHD personnel Engineers Designers LSS Others NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Workshop Overview NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Day 1: Classroom • Introduction and welcome • Rules for Inspectors • Overview of Wastewater and System Types • Safety Issues • Source and Site Assessment • Inspecting Tanks • Inspecting Dosing Systems and Controls NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Day 2: Classroom • Advanced pretreatment – Media Filters – ATUs • • Disinfection Distribution and Dispersal Final Report Special Conditions NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Classroom materials • Notebook • Manual (optional) NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Notebook • Regulatory information – House Bill 688 – Application for certification • Inspection Protocol – Recommended minimal inspection points – Detailed Inspection Checklists • Inspector Resources – Suggested tools – Websites – Vendor contact info NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Notebook • Power. Point printouts – In order of presentation – Not in color – SORRY! • Presentations are available on the web: – http: //www. soil. ncsu. edu/lockers/lindbo/ » FOLDER: NC Inspector NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Manual • Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: An Operation and Maintenance Service Provider Program* – Detailed descriptions of technologies – O&M checklists – Supplemental materials *Standardized for use nationwide – some items vary from the NC perspective. NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Inspection Form NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Recommended Form NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Use of additional forms • • • Provides a record of what was seen Acts as a check list (reminder) Allows for a more detailed report Provides consistency between inspections Can assist client in understanding issues (pros and cons) more effectively • Can act as a ‘To do’ list for system upgrade, repair etc. NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Summary • Subsurface systems can be the preferred choice for wastewater treatment • Various technologies are currently used and more are being developed • Proper inspection is part of an effective management program • School is designed to educate the Inspector • Examination is designed to measure the Inspector’s competency NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Please note… The direct participation of manufacturers’ representatives as school trainers and the use of photos of proprietary equipment does not constitute endorsement of one product over another. NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Thank you NCSU and affiliated governmental entities appreciate the support of the private sector and state and local health department personnel. Their participation in training is critical. NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
Please complete your program evaluation… Thanks! NC STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT of SOIL SCIENCE
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