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2.4.1.3
Aquatic Life Criteria ...................11
2.4.1.4
General Narrative Criteria ..............11
2.4.1.5
Negotiation of Effluent Limits ..........12
2.4.2
Wastewater Reuse ........................12
2.4.2.1
Reuse Feasibility Study ................. 13
2.4.2.2
Reuse Treatment Facilities ..............13
2.4.3
40 CFR Part 503 Sludge Regulations ......13
2.4.3.1
Solids Definitions ......................14
2.4.3.2
Protection of Public Health and the
Environment .............................14
2.4.3.3
Applicability of the Requirements
[503.15] ................................16
2.4.3.4
Requirements for Land Application
or Disposal .............................16
2.4.3.5
Pathogen Reduction Requirements .........17
2.4.3.6
Vector Attraction Reduction Requirements
[503.33] ................................17
2.4.3.7
Frequency of Monitoring .................18
2.4.3.8
Recordkeeping Requirements [503.17 and
503.27] .................................18
2.4.3.9
Reporting Requirements for Sewage Solids
[503.18 and 503.28] .....................19
2.4.3.10
Permits and Direct Enforceability
[503.3] .................................19
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SEPTIC TANKS
3.1
Description .............................20
3.1.1
System Components .......................20
3.1.1.1
Tank ....................................20
3.1.1.2
Effluent Leaching Systems ...............20
3.1.2
System Operation Principles .............22
3.2
Septic Tank System O&M ..................22
3.2.1
Inspecting the Septic Tank ..............22
3.2.1.1
Measuring Solids and Scum Inside
the Tank ................................22
3.2.2
Removal of Settleable Solids ............23
3.2.3
Monitoring Waste Discharged to System ...24
3.2.4
Water Conservation ......................24
3.2.5
Vegetation Over System Components .......24
3.3
Leachate System O&M .....................24
3.4
Septic Tank System Failures .............24
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