Central Wastewater Collection, Treatment & Disposal, Reduce, Science
1.1 Inventory WWTF treatment and capacity and prioritize upgrades to advanced wastewater treatment Key Message: Upgrading secondary treatment of wastewater to advanced treatment standards is an important and cost-effective strategy for reducing nutrient loading in...
Central Wastewater Collection, Treatment & Disposal, Reduce, Science
1.2 Understand and manage nutrient loads to areas irrigated with non-advanced wastewater Key Message: Reclaimed water used for irrigation contains a significant amount of nitrogen, especially if it comes from a wastewater treatment facility that does not use advanced...
Reduce, Science, Septic and other Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
2.1 Quantify annual nutrient loads from septic systems Key Message: Properly sited and maintained conventional septic systems can reduce about 30% to 40% of nitrogen inputs. But all septic systems are not equal in their potential to impair surface water quality. Many...
Reduce, Science, Septic and other Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
2.2 Quantify cost and effectiveness of nutrient reduction options for septic systems Key Message: Understanding and quantifying the life-cycle costs associated with varying nitrate-removal techniques for varying site characteristics will inform local decision-making...
Reduce, Science, Septic and other Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems
2.3 Improve knowledge about the location and status of septic systems and prioritize areas for upgrades or conversions Key Message: There are conflicting estimates of the number of septic systems in Sarasota County. Clarifying how many septic systems exist, where they...
Biosolids Disposal, Reduce, Science
3.1 Quantify nutrient loads from biosolids disposition Key Message: Biosolids are a valuable byproduct of wastewater treatment that can be landfilled, spread on ranches and fields, or used as a fertilizer. However, the high concentration of nutrients in biosolids may...
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