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- A Guide to Biosolids Risk Assessment [external link]
- Alternative Technologies/Uses for Manure DRAFT [external link] [PDF 2.50 MB]
- Biosolids Frequently Asked Questions [external link]
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EPA Medical Waste [external
link] – information about medical waste management
and regulation
- Medical Waste [external link] – Frequently Asked Questions
- State Waste Regulatory Agencies [external link] – link to each state’s waste regulatory agency
- EPA Office
of Wastewater Management [external
link] – information about wastewater management and regulation
- Wastewater Management [external link] – Frequently Asked Questions
-
EPA Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
[external link]
– guidance on the management of onsite wastewater treatment systems
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Manual [external link] [PDF 20.5 MB]
- Voluntary National Guidelines for Management of Onsite and Clustered Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Systems [external link] [PDF 1.23 MB]
-
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Final Rule
[external link]
– See
Chapter 7: Environmental Benefits of the Final Rule
[external link]
[PDF 76 KB]
– EPA regulations for CAFOs
- Environmental Health Emergency Response Guide, Chapter 7: Solid Waste [external link] [PDF 658 KB] – provides quick access to needed information before an incident strikes a community
- Environmental Health in Emergencies and Disasters: A Practical Guide [external link]
- Chapter 8 - Sanitation [external link] [PDF 640 KB]
- Chapter 11 - Control of Communicable Diseases and Prevention of Epidemics [external link] [PDF 204 KB]
Controlling waste is an important part of public health, whether
hospital infectious waste or household garbage. Improperly
managed waste can create conditions that may have severe adverse
effects on public health and the environment. Proper storage,
collection, transportation, and disposal are key elements to controlling
biologic and infectious wastes.
Environmental health practitioners help ensure that waste controls
are in place and are maintained. The potential for a disease outbreak
and the threat of terrorism increases when proper controls are not
in place.
This section contains general information on waste issues as well
as new and emerging issues in biologic and infectious waste.
Links to information from outside CDC (DISCLAIMER)
Animal Feeding Operations (AFOs) [external link] (U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Services) – helps AFO owners and operators develop and implement comprehensive nutrient management plans to achieve production and natural resource conservation goals
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) [external link]
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System: Animal Feeding Operations [external link] – information about animal feeding operations and biosolids
NEW! November 2007
The Twin Cities Metro Advanced Practice Center
[external link]
– tools and resources for preparedness that can be used by public
health departments nationwide, including
World Health Organization (WHO) [external link]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, U.S.A
CDC Contact Center: 800-CDC-INFO • 888-232-6348 (TTY)
