Manuals Related To aintenance of Wastewater Treatment Facilities \ \ 01 O Office of Water Program Operations Municipal Operations Branch U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Washington, D.C. 20460 ------- ANNOUNCEMENT This is to advise that the source document "Procedural Manual for Evaluatino the Performance of Mastewater Treatment Plants is sti11 available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Many involved in wastewaier treatment operational efficiency ?"efn'I!e"Ju^1*;est^a oreviously obtained a copy of the manual since its introduction at the Saler Soilu?ion Control Federation Conference of 1972 in Atlanta; however, until the supply is exhausted, complementary copies remain available. The purpose of the manual is to provide technical guidance for persons conducting'performance"evaluations of wastewater treatment plants Snd to provide a recommended evaluation methodology. The manua furnishes the information needed to facilitate Identification and classification of various ™?es of treatment plants. It also details many of the processes commonly utilized in wastewater treatment. The more connwn problems affect- ing plant operation are identified and described. Several aspects of each problem ^covered, such as: exactly what is the problem; how are pro) ems detected; what are the possible causes; and what are the Po^1* "1"£ons' Various problem indicators are listed in the order of their relative im- portance. The type of laboratory tests which should be performed are listed along with supplementary evaluation techniques and procedures. Finally, operation and maintenance or other corrective measures are listed in the order of their probable effectiveness. It is assumed that the manual user has a general familiarity with typical wastewater treatment plant design and operation, as well as a technical background in sanitary engineer ng. References are f^n for an indepth review of unit and process operation and for additional information where applicable. You may obtain a copy of the manual by writing to one of the following U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Offices: ------- For the States of: Conn., Me., Mass., N.H., R.I.. Vt. Operation & Maintenance Section Facilities Branch Air & Water Programs Division Environmental Protection Agency Region1 I 141 Milk Street Boston, Massachusetts 02203 For the States ofiN.J^ N.Y., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Operation & Maintenance Section Municipal Facilities Branch Facilities Technology Division Environmental Protection Agency Region II 26 Federal Plaza New York, New York 10007 For the States of: Del., Md., Penn., Va., W.Va., D.C. Operation & Maintenance Section Office of Grants Coordination Environmental Protection Agency Region III 6th & Walnut Streets Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 For the States of: Ala., Fla., . Ga., Ky., Miss., N.C., S.C., Tenn. Operation & Maintenance Section Facilities Branch Air & Water Programs Division Environmental Protection Agency Region IV 1421 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309 For the States of: 111., Mich., Minn., Oh., Wis. Operation & Maintenance Section Construction Grants Branch Air & Water Programs Division Environmental Protection Agency Region V 1 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 For the States of: Ark., La., N.M., Oka.» Tex. Operation & Maintenance Chief Municipal Waste Water Systems Office of Grants Coordination Environmental Protection Agency Region VI 1600 Patterson Street Dal as, Texas For the States of: Io., Ks., Mo., Ne. Operation & Maintenance Section Division of Surveillance & Analysis Environmental Protection Agency Region VII 25 Funston Road Kansas City, Kansas 661IS For the States of: Colo., Mt., N.D., S.D., Utah., Wy. Operation & Maintenance Section Control Technology Branch Air & Water Programs Division Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII 1860 Lincoln Street Denver, Colorado 80203 For the States of: Az., Cal., Hi., Nv., American Samoa., Tr. Terr. of Pac. Islds., Guam Water Investigation Section Technical Support Branch Division of Surveillance & Analysis Environmental Protection Agency Region IX 100 California Street San Francisco, California 94111 . ~ For the States of Ak., Id., Or., Wa. Operation & Maintenance Unit Municipal Section, Water Branch Air & Water Programs Division Environmental Protection Agency Region X 1200 Sixth Ave. Seattle, Washington 98101 ------- NEW MANUAL AVAILABLE ON EMERGENCY PLANNING FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEHATFR TREATMENT FACILITIES This is to announce the availability of a new manual entitled "Emergency Planning for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities." It is a source docu- ment Jripared by Wiley & Wilson, Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia, under contract wiJh the Municipal Operations Branch. Office of Water Program Operations, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The manual is intended to assist those responsible for developing compre- hensive emergency operating procedures and systems for wastewater treatment faci lltles It is expected that this manual will be used by consulting eng - neers regulatory ageScies, and municipal managers and their staffs. Consulting engineers9^' use it as a guide in writing the emergency operating program or- tion of any municipal wastewater treatment system operation and «™*™J"L t manual. The information contained in the manual is applicable to all treatment systems regardless of the size plant or treatment process involved. Re9ulatory glncTe and E?A can use this maLl in the evaluation.of the emergency operating program of the operation and maintenance manuals. Municipal departmert heads and staffs will use the manual as a guide in the devel opment of a plan suited to their plant's particulars. It may also be used by treatment plant staffs to educate local governing bodies as to the need for additional funds to alleviate problems and deficiencies at their plants. Since the discharge of pollutants in excess of the effluent ^tations defined in the plant's discharge permit is prohibited, it is essentia that mum cijal wastewater plants, from the day of initial operation .effective y treat wastewater to be in compliance with those limitations. It is to assnst in the accomplishment of this objective that this manual has been prepared. The manual can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office for i per copy. Checks may be made payabK-to the Superintendent of Documents. $1.25 per copy. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 Enclosed is $ remittance. Please send copies of "Emergency Planning for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities," EPA-430/9-74-013. NAME: ' FIRM: L— STREET: rTTY; STATE; ZIP CODE. ------- NEW MANUAL AVAILABLE ON START-UP OF MUNICIPAL UASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES A new manual, "Start-up of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities," is available from the Government Printing Office. Prepared for the Municipal Opera- tions Branch, Office of Water Program Operations, Environmental Protection Agency by Wiley & Wilson, Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia, this document was completed in December 1973. The manual provides guidance for putting into initial operation a new muni- cipal wastewater treatment plant, a new addition to an existing treatment plant, or a change in the mode of a treatment plant's operation. Proper operation of the treatment plant or process will ensure that the wastewater is treated in compliance with the specific conditions and limitations established for each treatment facility. Information is provided on preparing for actual treatment plant start-up. Preparation for start-up includes; staffing the plant; developing standard operating procedures; conducting dry- and wet-run testing of equipment; pro- viding on-site operator training; conducting safety training; and establishing procedures when construction is continued during start-up. This manual describes start-up procedures for some of the more common pre- treatment and primary treatment units; for the specific secondary treatment processes of activated sludge, trickling filters, stabilization ponds and aerated lagoons; and for sludge handling units and the anaerobic digestion process. The start-up procedures for advanced wastewater treatment units and processes are not within the scope of this manual. The manual can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office for $1.40 per copy. Checks may be made payable to the Superintendent of Documents. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D. C. 20402 Enclosed is $ remittance. Please send copies of "Start-up of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities," EPA-430/9-74-008. NAME: ; . FIRM: . STREET: . j CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: ------- This is to announce the availability of a "ew^nual , "Estimating laboratory services. P programs are designed to meet the needs of each process. Guidelines for equipment and supplies are divided Into six «"9°riespj lir isw a^=i.Eq»e aM'.ss'SJi.ss1^^ rrebaKdU testing regents! whfle the other, are usually general and indicate items needed at any laboratory. Procedures for estimating staffing needs are given « J^""^,^ that serve both water and wastewater facilities. The manual can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office for $1.45 each. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 remi ttance Facilities" (Stock Order No. 5501-00651). ------- NEW MANUAL AVAILABLE ON MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER FACILITIES A new manual, "Maintenance Management Systems for Municipal Uastewater Facilities," is available from the Government Printing Office. This document was prepared for the Municipal Operations Branch, Office of Water Program Operations, Environmental Protection Agency by Wiley & Wilson, Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia. The basic information for the manual was obtained from individuals experi- enced in maintenance management systems at many different types and sizes of facilities. Also, a wide range of existing maintenance management systems for municipal wastewater*treatment facilities, industry, and for the Department of Defense were reviewed. The recommendations contained in the manual cover each of the basic element required to develop an effective maintenance management system. The recommenda- tions are not intended as a rigid format, as they should be tailored to specific equipment and plant type. The procedures are comprehensive and complete and designed to assist in the development of an effective system. This document can be used to develop maintenance systems to include in operation and maintenance t implement recommendations for maintenance of specific'facilities. The manual can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office for $1.60 per copy. Checks may be made payable to the Superintendent of Documents. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D.C. 20402 Enclosed is $ remittance. Please send . copies of "Maintenance Management Systems for Municipal Wastewater Facilities," EPA-430/9-74-004. NAME:. FIRM: STREET: CITY: _STATE: ZIP CODE:. ------- NEW MANUAL AVAILABLE ON ASPECTS OF STATE-WIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAMS FOR MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES This document provides Information to assist in the development of State emergency programs in responding to spills of raw or inadequately treated municipal wastewater. This manual emphasizes the legal aspects of spill reporting, the definition of a reportable spill, and State-wide aspects of emergency response planning. The manual recommends that all states should review their existing water pollution control laws and regulations and, if necessary, provide a requirement for reporting spills of raw or inadequately treated municipal wastewater. All States should develop a plan for receiving spill reports on a 24-hour-a-day basis and set up a mechanism for responding in a prompt and effecient manner. Coordination of emergency plans between adjacent States that have a common river basin should be encouraged. The manual indicates that existing water pollution control agencies in most States could be organized to respond more efficiently to municipal spills of raw or inadequacy treated wastewater. In most cases the States have sufficient personnel and communication capability to respond in an effective manner and most States do respond in various ways to emergencies. This manual concludes that a well thought-out plan, similar to the oil and hazardous materials plans now existing is several States, would minimize the environmental, public health, and public welfare impact of municipal wastewater spills. The manual can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office for $1.25 each. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20460 Enclosed is $ remittance Checks may be made payable to Superintendent of Documents. Please send.. copies of Aspects of State-Wide Emergency Response Programs for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities, EPA 430/9-74-014. Name Fi rm Street City State Zip Code ------- nrvi A PLANNED MANAfiFMFNT SYSTEM FOR M1tMT"P/V H"TPMATFR TREATMFNT PLANTS Agency. water treatment plants throughout the country. and feedback. . corrective action taken to avoid breakdowns. This report describes the subject maintenance technical detail; thoroughly describes ^o-'M^ water treatment facilities. The manual can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office for $J55 per copy Checks may be made payable to the Sup.nntend.nt of Documents. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office Washington, D. C. 20402 Plants", EPA-600/2.-73-004, November 1973 NAME: FIRM: STREET: CITY: ------- NEW MANUAL AVAILABLE ON PLANT STAFFING REQUIREMENTS This is an announcement from the Municipal Operations Branch concerning the availability of a new manual on "Estimating Staffing for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities," dated March 1973. It was prepared by CH2M/Hill, -San Francisco, California for the Municipal Operations Branch, Office of Water Programs Operations, U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460. The manual provides a four-step method for preparing staffing estimates for municipal wastewater treatment facilities. It covers plants with capacities from 0.5 to 25 million gallons per day, including primary, secondary, and advanced treatment processes. The staff estimating steps feature a "Table of Adjust- ment for Local Conditions" which provides a system using adjustment factors to consider local conditions in adjusting staffing relative to plants with average staffing requirements. Annual man-hour staffing estimates are developed for six basic types of work; supervisory, clerical, laboratory, yard work, operation and maintenance. The manual is intended to serve a basic need of consulting engineers, plant management, state regulatory agencies, and others with a responsible role for assessir-g appropriate staffing needs. The manual is applicable u> existing as well as new plant designs. The manual is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The price is $1.25 domestic postpaid or $1.00 at GPO Bookstores. ------- NEW MANUAL AVAILABLE ON CONSIDERATIONS FOR PREPARATION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS This is an announcement from the Municipal Operations Branch concerning ihe availability of a new manual on "Considerations for Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals". It was prepared by Wiley and Wilson, Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia for the Municipal Operations Branch, Office of Water Program Operations, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C. 20460. The manual provides considerations for the preparation of wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance manuals in accordance with the eligibility requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency's Construction Grants Program. The principal background for this work came from the existing guide for an operation and maintenance manual in the appendix of the "Federal Guidelines for Design, Operation and Maintenance of Waste Water Treatment Facilities", 1970. Additional background came from a survey of existing manuals now being used in municipal wastewater treatment plants with input being received from persons experienced in plant operation and maintenance manual preparation. The manual includes separate sections on each major heading recommended for inclusion in the operation and maintenance manual. Each section contains a detailed discussion of the type of information that should be included. A suggested manual outline is presented for treatment plants and another for pumping stations and pipelines. The considerations presented are not intended to be a rigid format as each manual must be modified to the case at hand. However, following a national format should speed manual review procedures. The manual is intended to serve a basic need of anyone responsible for the preparation or review of municipal wastewater plant operation and operation manuals. The manual is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The price is $2.85. Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 Enclosed is $ remittance Checks may be made payable to Superintendent of Documents. Please send copies of Considerations for Preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals, EPA-430/9-74-001 Name Fi rm Street ; • • • • • City State Zip Code ------- |