DecentralizedWastewater.org Newsletter for December 2024 |
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One Year of From the Trenches!
This newsletter is our final edition of 2024 and twelfth total — which officially marks one year of From the Trenches newsletters! It's been a fun and exciting year, and we are still striving to keep growing the presence and reach of From the Trenches.
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Don't Miss WWETT 2025!
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Now's the time to sign up to attend the WWETT Show in February, if you haven't already! The Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show is the world’s largest annual trade show for wastewater and environmental service professionals — Last year’s show drew 12,000 attendees from 25 countries.
The 2025 WWETT Show will take place February 17-20 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, and it will feature a variety of educational opportunities including sessions for CEU credits, interactive booths, live demonstrations, networking, and more.
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From NEHA:
"Toward Better Decentralized Wastewater Treatment"
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The December edition of the National Environmental Health Association's Journal of Environmental Health features an article from the U.S. EPA's Office of Research and Development titled "Toward Better Decentralized Wastewater Treatment." Written by groundwater hydrologist Laura Erban and coastal biologist Timothy Gleason, it examines the future of decentralized wastewater treatment in coastal New England and the research being conducted in the Cape Cod area on innovative/alternative systems.
Read it here » |
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Onsite Installer Announces New Podcast
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Onsite Installer Cast Will Spotlight the
Wastewater Treatment Industry
Onsite Installer will soon be launching a podcast to offer an in-depth look at the latest septic technologies, share real-world stories, and divulge strategies from professionals in the field. The production team is calling on industry professionals — including equipment manufacturers, distributors, installers, inspectors, regulators, and more — to feature on the show and share their experiences. Read more and find the guest application below!
Press release here » |
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Ask Me Anything: SRF Technical Assistance and Open Discussion — What is Predevelopment Funding?
December 16 | 2:00 pm ET |
Environmental Finance Center Network
Join EFCN and experts from Quantified Ventures for Ask Me Anything SRF Office Hours, which are designed to expand your knowledge and enhance your ability to navigate the SRFs. These sessions are tailored for state agencies, utility operators, and stakeholders who support water infrastructure projects. Each session will open with a specific theme, providing clarity, strategies, and practical insights for preparing and managing an SRF-funded project. The remainder of the session will be devoted to ‘Ask Me Anything.’
Full series information » || Register here »
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Worst Case Scenario:
Design and Installation Considerations for Difficult Sites
December 18 | 1:00 pm ET | Infiltrator Water Technologies
Decentralized system engineers, designers, contractors, and regulators often encounter challenging sites. The challenges include limiting layers, tight soils, high water table, site elevations, steep slopes, set-backs, maximum system depths (system soil cover) contaminants of emerging concern, and environmentally sensitive areas to name a few. This presentation will discuss possible solutions to these challenging site conditions.
Register here »
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| Financing Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems: Pathways to Success with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This 36-page guide will help you learn ways to utilize the CWSRF for decentralized wastewater treatment system projects. It describes program basics, requirements, alternative financing structures, and mechanisms to effectively reach prospective borrowers to repair, construct, or replace decentralized wastewater systems. The comprehensive guide provides the tools and knowledge to successfully navigate the financing process and to understand the basics of alternative CWSRF financing structures. |
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Tap Talk Season 5 Debuts in January |
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Start the countdown! Season 5 of our team's podcast, Tap Talk: Drinking Water in Rural America, is officially returning in the new year. The first episode of Season 5, TT049, is scheduled to debut on January 2. The episode will feature Terry Morse, CEO of the National Ground Water Association, discussing NGWA's Groundwater Foundation and Water Well Wish program.
Later in the season, we will have an episode with Dr. Sara Heger of the University of Minnesota’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program, to discuss safety and other emerging topics in the decentralized wastewater industry!
Tap Talk will release on Tap Talk's website, in addition to audio platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Subscribe to Tap Talk wherever you get your podcasts. |
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