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In 2022, our wastewater managers, operators, consultants and vendors jointed together and merged the organizations to form CTWEA. CTWEA is a locally focus organization that is aligned with the regional and national clean water organizations, New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) and Water Environment Association (WEF) respectively.
The CT DEP and the CT Department of Public Health share regulatory (permitting) responsibility for wastewater management in Connecticut. To aid in coordination between municipal wastewater management efforts and the CT DEP, this section of The Municipal Primer provides fact sheets on: Municipal Wastewater Management Planning.
Wastewater managers face many challenges from not only extreme storms but also from changes in the economy, aging infrastructure, an uncertain regulatory environment, and a changing climate. Given these challenges, wastewater managers in Connecticut are building resilience.
Certification is obtained by meeting experience, education and exam criteria. DEEP's Municipal Wastewater section is responsible for certifying the qualifications of wastewater treatment operators in Connecticut, as well as the classification of wastewater treatment facilities.
Information for CT Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. Environmental Impact Evaluations for Water Projects. Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Model Program.
A modern treatment facility mimics nature to clean up the region’s sanitary waste stream – and the Connecticut River. Most municipalities in America treat their sewage (wastewater) using two basic processes: primary treatment (a physical process) and secondary treatment (a biological process).
ON-SITE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT IN CONNECTICUT: THE ROLE OF ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS (ATS) A GUIDE TO THE TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, LAW, AND POLICY OF ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS. Made Possible by a Grant From The Geoffrey C. Hughes Foundation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
