An Introduction to Operation and Maintenance of Slow Rate Wastewater Land Treatment Systems

Introductory technical guidance for civil and environmental engineers interested in operation and maintenance of slow land treatment wastewater systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. HYDRAULIC LOADING 3. SYSTEM TYPES AND MANAGEMENT 4. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS 5. GENERAL SKILLS 6. SPECIAL SKILLS 7. PROCESS CONTROL AND MONITORING 8. COMPLIANCE MONITORING 9. PROCESS CONTROL MONITORING 10. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES. 11. PREAPPLICATION TREATMENT COMPONENTS 12. STORAGE PONDS 13. APPLICATION RATES AND SCHEDULES 14. OPERATION AT AGRICULTURAL SITES 15. CROP MANAGEMENT AT AGRICULTURAL SITES 16. OPERATIONS AT FORESTED SITES 17. RECREATIONAL SITES 18. DISRUPTION OF SCHEDULE 19. ODORS. IF TREATMENT AND STORAGE PONDS 20. PONDS 21. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.