Difference between revisions of "Potential sources of bacteria and actions to address"
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<td>Update and enforce SSTS ordinances</td> | <td>Update and enforce SSTS ordinances</td> | ||
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<td>Educate homeowners on septic system maintenance and opportunities for replacement</td> | <td>Educate homeowners on septic system maintenance and opportunities for replacement</td> | ||
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<td>Implement higher standards for setbacks for installing septics near waterbodies</td> | <td>Implement higher standards for setbacks for installing septics near waterbodies</td> | ||
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Revision as of 15:59, 22 August 2019
Potential sources of bacteria and actions to address.
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| General Category | Source | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Sanitary Infrastructure | Combined Sewer Overflows | Replace infrastructure, if possible | |
| Sanitary Sewer Bypasses/Overflows | Line sanitary sewer pipes | ||
| Inflow and Infiltration | Minimize and eliminate through repairing damaged sewers | ||
| Illicit discharges from unsewered communities | Detect and eliminate illicit discharges | ||
| Human Sanitary Sources | Leaky/failing septics | Update and enforce SSTS ordinances | |
| Educate homeowners on septic system maintenance and opportunities for replacement | |||
| Implement higher standards for setbacks for installing septics near waterbodies | |||
| Porta-potties | Ensure construction site temporary toiles have appropriate pollution prevention BMPs | X | |
| Other Natural Sources | X | ||