REVISING THE SANITARY CODE AND RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS

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1 REVISING THE SANITARY CODE AND RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS JUSTIN JOBIN - ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - OFFICE OF ECOLOGY JUSTIN.JOBIN@SUFFOLKCOUNTYNY.GOV

2 PRESENTATION SUMMARY I/A OWTS Demo Program Proposed Article 19 of Suffolk County Sanitary Code Changes to the Septic Industry Training & License Law Residential Standards Amendments Next Steps and Timeline

3 I/A Septic System Demonstration Program Overview 3

4 REQUESTS FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST A DEMONSTRATION OF INNOVATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS IN SUFFOLK COUNTY: PHASE 1: (2014-Present) PHASE 2: ( ) EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEMS PRESSURIZED SHALLOW DRAINFIELD (PSD S) ( )

5 RFEI FOR DENITRIFICATION SYSTEMS I/A OWTS (up to five per system Phase 1; up to three per system Phase 2) to be provided by the manufacturer free of charge All maintenance and warranty costs for five years, with the exception of electric, to be borne by the manufacturer All cost of installation to be borne by the manufacturer Systems certified to NSF 245 or EPA ETV are eligible for fast track field testing. For Phase 2, also allowed NSF 40 + approval for TN of 19 mg/l in three other jurisdictions in similar climate conditions to Suffolk County. Monthly sampling for BOD, TSS and Total Nitrogen (six month required for fast track provisional approval), followed by quarterly sampling for the following 18 months Systems must be capable of removing 50% nitrogen as compared to effluent from a standard septic tank. 5

6 THE PRESSURIZED SHALLOW DRAINFIELD RFEI: 2 to 3 pressurized shallow drainfields per technology at no cost to the homeowner. Inclusive of 5 year warranty & maintenance Pressurized drainfields that evenly and horizontally distribute treated effluent within 12 to 24 inches of the top soil horizon. Emphasis on increased microbial activity and nutrient absorption. 15

7 EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEMS RFEI INSTALLATION ON COUNTY PROPERTY

8 SEPTIC DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM (I/A OWTS) Phase 1 - Septic Demo Program o Manufacture Selection 4 manufacturers selected to install 6 types of systems for a total of 19 systems o Homeowner Selection 19 homes selected throughout the County via lottery by Legislative District Phase 2 - Septic Demo Program 6 manufacturers applied to install 8 types of systems Homeowner Selection - over 205 Applicants Homes to be vetted by Team and then entered into lottery 8

9 SEPTIC DEMO PHASE 1 SYSTEMS (19 INSTALLATIONS) Norweco Hydro-Kinetic Norweco Singulair TNT Busse Orenco AdvanTex AX20 Orenco AdvanTex AX-RT Hydro-Action

10 SEPTIC DEMONSTRATION PARTICIPANTS

11 FITTING SYSTEMS INTO THE LANDSCAPE

12 DEMONSTRATING VARIED APPLICATIONS

13 A LEARNING EXPERIENCE

14 MONITORING OF DEMONSTRATION SYSTEMS Streamlined Piloting Process. 75% of each technology needs to meet a 6 month rolling average of 19 mg/l or better Grab Samples Grab samples were taken to determine when system has reached steady state 24 Hour Composite Samples Taken Monthly once System has reached Steady State

15 PATH FROM PILOT TO PROVISIONAL USE Septic Demonstration Current Sampling Results Summary as of March 18, 2016 System Number of Systems Installed Estimated Date of Provisional Approval # of Systems Remaining Under Piloting Hydro-Action 5 October BUSSE GT 2 December Orenco Advantex AX20-RT 1 September Orenco AX20 1 October Norweeco Singulair TNT 5 September Norweco Hydro-Kinetic 5 December Note: These dates assume adequate performance during composite sampling

16 LESSONS LEARNED Residential Influent is Unpredictable Longer than anticipated start-up period Proper Air Flow is Key Owners Love their Lawns Training and Oversight of Installers and O&M Providers is necessary

17 PERFORMANCE IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS

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19 Liquid Waste License Amendments Effective June 23 rd 2016

20 SEPTIC INDUSTRY LICENSING AND TRAINING New License Requirements Effective 6/23/16 11 Specialized endorsements under liquid waste umbrella Required training and certification Required Continuing Education upon license renewal.

21 First round of classes offered in April 2016 Currently working on a second round for August 2016

22 Sanitary Code Article 19 MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE ONSITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

23 OVERVIEW OF SANITARY CODE AMENDMENTS Create New Article 19 - CRADLE TO GRAVE MANAGEMENT OF I/A OWTS Goal is to have Article 19 in place for use by JULY 2016 Future Amendments Framework by December 2016 Amendments in 2017 Pressurized shallow narrow leachfields Possible Required upgrades (failure, property transfer, new construction) Article 5 Defines Individual Sewerage Systems and Requires Permits Article 6 Realty Subdivisions, Developments, and other Construction Projects

24 KEY COMPONENTS OF ARTICLE 19 Establishes a framework for the Department, as the Responsible Management Entity, to evaluate, approve, register, oversee, and facilitate the use of I/A OWTS Allows the Department the authority to promulgate procedures, protocols, and standards to evaluate, approve, register, oversee, and facilitate the use of I/A OWTS Article 19 allows the Department to ensure that I/A OWTS continue to function effectively over the long-term and to benefit the environment. The Department shall have the legal authority and technical capacity to ensure the long-term operation, maintenance and management of all I/A OWTS. Activities (monitoring, operation and maintenance, and data management)

25 ARTICLE 19 SPECIFICS Department Responsibilities Responsible Management Entity (RME) of I/A OWTS Oversee Installation and O&M Promulgate Procedures, Standards, & Protocols for I/A OWTS Track I/A OWTS: Sampling, O&M, Contracts, Registration Enforcement Property Owner Responsibilities Maintain Current O&M Contract Implement requirements to ensure system function Register I/A OWTS with County prior to construction, upon property transfer, and every 36 months after initial registration Service Provider Responsibilities Maintain Liquid Waste Endorsement K Annual O&M Notify Department w/ 30 days when O&M Contract is canceled or not renewed Report all O&M, Recommendations, & Emergency Service

26 Residential Standards Amendments To allow for as-of-right installation of I/A OWTS

27 KEY STANDARD CHANGES BEING DRAFTED Proposing 2 rounds of Standards Updates Redefine Onsite Systems Add Approval Process for I/A Technologies Amend Section on I/A Technologies Tanks, Pumps, & Controls.OH MY! Sanitarian s Wish List!

28 APPROVAL PROCESS Suffolk County, NY Department of Health Services Overview of Draft Approval Process for I/A OWTS Draft Approval Chart: # of Systems Approval Phase Sampling Frequency Performance Requirements 3-5 Experimental Monthly with 12 months rolling 75 % meet 19 mg/l average 12 Piloting Monthly with 12 months rolling 75 % meet 19 mg/l average 24 (min) Provisional Quarterly with 24 month rolling 90% meet 19 mg/l average 24+ General Use 3 year sampling required for life of system. * Potential to require annual field testing 19 mg/l may be modified based on best available technologies

29 PATH FROM PILOT TO PROVISIONAL USE Septic Demonstration Current Sampling Results Summary as of March 18, 2016 System Number of Systems Installed Estimated Date of Provisional Approval # of Systems Remaining Under Piloting Hydro-Action 5 October BUSSE GT 2 December Orenco Advantex AX20-RT 1 September Orenco AX20 1 October Norweeco Singulair TNT 5 September Norweco Hydro-Kinetic 5 December Note: These dates assume adequate performance during composite sampling

30 MARCH AND APRIL WERE BUSY MONTHS! Specialized Training Began in Suffolk County Phase II RFEI s Due Homeowner Applications Due Sanitary Code Introduced to Board of Health 19 th System Installed in Mastic Beach Draft RFP for Data Management System

31 NEXT STEPS & TIMELINE May June Phase-II Manufacturers Selected Evaluate Applications for Lottery Stakeholders Meeting Article 19 Presentation to Board of Health BOH Vote on Sanitary Code Resolution to Allow Standards and Code Changes Continued Monitoring of Phase-II Systems Draft Standards & Stakeholders Meeting July & August As-of-Right Installation of I/A OWTS Phase II Design and Installations Begin Continued Monitoring of Phase-I Systems Software RFP Issued

32 NEXT STEPS & TIMELINE Fall 2016 Next Steps in Policy Discussion Begin to Amend Articles 5 and 6 System Registration Tracking Software Winter 2016 Standard revisions to include Pressurized Shallow Drainfields Continued Monitoring of Phase-II Systems Draft Standards & Stakeholders Meeting Spring 2017 Phase-II systems may be eligible for Provisional Use

33 QUESTIONS? Contact information: Justin Jobin Environmental Projects Coordinator Department of Health Services Office of Ecology