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Enhancing On-Site Wastewater Disposal for Clean Waters in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

The project aims to reduce nonpoint source pollution by improving on-site wastewater systems through inspection and education in Calcasieu Parish. The goal is to enhance the existing sewer inspection program to target impaired water bodies. The initiative includes inspecting mechanical sewer systems and implementing a public awareness campaign on sewer system maintenance. Progress reports show significant inspections completed and approved systems.

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Enhancing On-Site Wastewater Disposal for Clean Waters in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana

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  1. Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction through Enhancement of the On-Site Wastewater Disposal System Inspection and Educational Outreach Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction through Enhancement of the On-Site Wastewater Disposal System inspection and Education Outreach

  2. Introduction Intent: Address Clean waters goal of removing 25% of impaired water bodies from 303(D) list by 2012 Goal: enhance existing parish mechanical sewer inspection program Focus: Target four water bodies in Calcasieu river basin impaired for fecal coliform bacteria

  3. Program Structure Inspect all home mechanical sewer systems in the unincorporated areas of Calcasieu Parish Develop public awareness program to inform residents of importance of proper sewer system maintenance

  4. Inspections

  5. 1. Pretreatment tank 2. Aeration chamber 3. Clarifier chamber 4. Chlorinator 5. Holding tank.6. Aerator and pump. 7. Control Center monitors

  6. Motor Air Line Ants

  7. Tank

  8. Sludge Judge

  9. InspectionTags

  10. Parish Map

  11. GIS tracking system

  12. Progress Report Overall Inspections Total Mechanical Plant Inspections:-------4,192 (12.7%) Total Mechanical Plant Approved:-------- 2,942 (70%) Total Mechanical Plant Disapproved:------1,250 (30%) Total Other Systems Inspections:---------- 733 Total Other Systems Approved:------------600 Total Other Systems Disapproved:--------- 133

  13. Sewer Inspections January 23, 2012 – October 31, 2012

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