North Carolina Certified Subsurface Systems Inspector Training School

1. North Carolina Certified Subsurface Systems Inspector Training School Sponsors: North Carolina State University North Carolina Division of Environmental Health Local Health Departments across North Carolina Private Consulting and Manufacturing Companies across the US

2. In general • Cell phones on non-audible • Feel free to take calls outside • Restrooms • Lunch provided • Questions

3. Subsurface Systems • US EPA Strategy (May 17, 2004) • Purpose: sustainable WW management systems – whether centralized or decentralized • Vision: appropriately managed decentralized systems are key components of the nation’s infrastructure • Action: Upgrade professional standards of practice through training and certification of practitioners

4. North Carolina • Subsurface systems can be the preferred choice for wastewater treatment • 50% of NC population use onsite systems • 25% of US population • State Certification of system inspectors required effective January 1, 2008 • 2400 Certified Level 1 to 4/Inspector

5. Certified Inspector School • Training Objectives • Participants should be able to inspect subsurface wastewater treatment systems for purposes of financial transactions • Achievement of this capability will be measured by passing a state certification exam

6. Inspector School • Designed to provide details on system inspection • Continuing Education will build upon this foundation • NCOWCIC Board administers the actual certification

7. Who’s here? • Certified Operators • Home Inspectors • Installers • Pumpers • LHD personnel • Engineers • Designers • LSS • Others

8. Workshop Overview

9. Day 1: Classroom • Introduction and welcome • Rules for Inspectors • Overview of Wastewater and System Types • Safety Issues • Source and Site Assessment • Inspecting Tanks • Inspecting Dosing Systems and Controls

10. Day 2: Classroom • Advanced pretreatment • Media Filters • ATUs • Disinfection • Distribution and Dispersal • Final Report • Special Conditions

11. Classroom materials • Notebook • Manual (optional)

12. Notebook • Regulatory information • House Bill 688 • Application for certification • Inspection Protocol • Recommended minimal inspection points • Detailed Inspection Checklists • Inspector Resources • Suggested tools • Websites • Vendor contact info

13. Notebook • PowerPoint printouts • In order of presentation • Not in color – SORRY! • Presentations are available on the web: • http://www.soil.ncsu.edu/lockers/lindbo/ • FOLDER: NC Inspector

14. Manual • Residential Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: An Operation and Maintenance Service Provider Program* • Detailed descriptions of technologies • O&M checklists • Supplemental materials *Standardized for use nationwide – some items vary from the NC perspective.

15. Inspection Form

16. Recommended Form

17. Use of additional forms • Provides a record of what was seen • Acts as a check list (reminder) • Allows for a more detailed report • Provides consistency between inspections • Can assist client in understanding issues (pros and cons) more effectively • Can act as a ‘To do’ list for system upgrade, repair etc.

18. Summary • Subsurface systems can be the preferred choice for wastewater treatment • Various technologies are currently used and more are being developed • Proper inspection is part of an effective management program • School is designed to educate the Inspector • Examination is designed to measure the Inspector’s competency

19. Please note… The direct participation of manufacturers’ representatives as school trainers and the use of photos of proprietary equipment does not constitute endorsement of one product over another.

20. Thank you NCSU and affiliated governmental entities appreciate the support of the private sector and state and local health department personnel. Their participation in training is critical.

21. Please complete your program evaluation… Thanks!