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Wastewater Education Materials
These wastewater education materials will help municipal officials educate citizens on important wastewater issues. OWM has assembled a collection of useful information to assist officials in conducting their own outreach campaigns. This page and the companion Wastewater Month CD include information concerning essential EPA programs and funding sources.
Local officials will find space on many of these materials to insert local contact information so citizens will know where to turn for more information. Local governments can inexpensively produce custom versions of the materials with their own addresses and phone numbers.
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Materials for Better Septic System Management
Files are available if you would like to send the publications below to a professional printing company for customized printing.
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A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems [PDF Format] - This 17-page booklet describes how a septic system works and what a homeowner can do to help the system treat their wastewater efficiently. Printed copies of this 17-page booklet are no longer available from EPA. This booklet also includes the Homeowner Septic System Checklist [PDF Format] (see below) to keep track of the design specifications of the septic system and scheduled maintenance. The Spanish Version of this document is now available. EPA 832-B-02-005 |
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Homeowner
Septic System Checklist [PDF Format] - This worksheet allows homeowners to keep track of septic system inspections and maintenance. This checklist is included in the booklet above or may also be used separately. EPA 832-F-03-006 |
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Homeowner's
Guide to Septic Systems [PDF Format] - This short brochure is based on the booklet above. EPA 832-B-02-006 |
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Not in My Septic System!
Septic tank pumpers can distribute this magnet to customers. It lists items that homeowners should NOT dump down the drain as well as a reminder of the next service date. The warehouse is currently out of stock of this magnet. |
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Funding
Decentralized Wastewater Systems Using the Clean Water State Revolving
Fund [PDF Format] - This fact sheet describes options for using the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to finance installation, repair, and upgrading of septic systems. EPA 832-F-03-003 |
General Wastewater Outreach Materials
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Utility
Bill Insert [PDF Format] - Wastewater and water supply utilities can use this colorful 3"x5" bill insert. One side has information for customers of sanitary sewer systems; the other side is for customers with septic systems. EPA
832-F-03-007 |
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Where
Does All the Dirty Water Go? [PDF Format] - This brochure raises citizen's awareness of the importance of wastewater, explains the basics of wastewater treatment, and contains helpful hints for homeowners about what NOT to put into the sanitary sewer system. Printed copies are no longer available from EPA. EPA
832-F-03-008 |
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Kid's Posters: How Do We Treat Our Wastewater? This attractive children's poster fully illustrates how wastewater is generated and treated. A lesson plan for middle school classes is on the reverse side of this poster. EPA 832-H-92-002
A black-and-white version that younger children can color is also available. A lesson plan for grade school classes is on the reverse side of this poster. EPA 832-H-92-003
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Wastewater
Treatment Programs Serving Small Communities [PDF Format] - This brochure
summarizes all the EPA or EPA-sponsored resources available to small
communities to address wastewater issues. EPA 832-R-02-004 |
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What Happens After the Flush -
This colorful reprint from The Family Handyman Magazine explains
how various wastewater systems work using excellent illustrations. Reprinted with permission from The Family Handyman magazine, ? 1997 Home Service Publications, Inc., an affiliate of The Reader's Digest Association, Inc., Suite 700, 2915 Commers Drive, Eagan, MN 55121. All rights reserved. Printed copies are no longer available from EPA. EPA 832-B-02-007 |
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Use
of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to Implement Security Measures
at Publicly-Owned Wastewater Treatment Works [PDF Format] - This fact sheet explains what can be funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to increase security at wastewater treatment plants. EPA 832-F-03-002 |
Ordering Information
You may order copies of the companion Wastewater Education Materials CD and printed copies of these materials free of charge. Please contact EPA's NPDES program at npdesbox-request@epa.gov or fax your request to (202) 564-6392.
Graphics
Below you will find a few helpful graphics; these are also included on the Wastewater Education Materials CD. Feel free to use the graphics in presentations, web sites, newspaper articles, or your own printed materials. The graphics are provided in two formats, JPEG and TIFF. The JPEG files are smaller files that can be used in PowerPoint presentations and on web sites. The TIFF files are larger, they can be used in printed materials. Please cite "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency" on the graphics you use.
Click on each image for a larger view.
Customizing a Publication
Each publication can be printed to a local printer as is or customized using
one of the options below:
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Stamp your agency's contact information in the "for
more information" section of each publication.
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Using the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader ( http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html)
, access the files below. Click on each of the fields (name, agency, address, and phone and e-mail) in the "for more information" section on each publication. Replace the text with your information. You will NOT be able to save the new information (see below), but you will be able to print to a local printer.
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Using the full version of Adobe Acrobat 7.0 (not the free version) allows the user to read a PDF, insert information in the fields provided, and save the new file. To insert local contact information on the PDF, click on each of the fields (name, agency, address, and phone and e-mail) in the "for more information" section on each publication. Replace the text with your information. Save and print the updated file and print it to a local printer.
Materials to be Customized
These PDF files have fields so local contact information can be added. These files can then be printed on a local printer.
Printing a Publication Using a Local Printer
Each publication can be printed to your local printer or
sent to a professional printing company. We have provided document
specifications for each publication.
Title |
Size |
Color |
Assembly |
Recommended Paper Weight |
Comments |
Where Does All the Dirty Water Go? |
11x17 |
4-color |
Folded twice |
80 lb, offset, recycled |
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A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (long version) |
7.5x9 |
2-color |
Saddle-stitched binding |
Cover: 65 lb, vellum, recycled Text: 70lb, offset, recycled |
Insert Homeowner Septic System Checklist
on the inside back cover |
Homeowner septic system checklist |
5.5x8.5 |
2-color |
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Sticker |
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A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (short version) |
5.5x17 |
4-color |
Folded twice |
80 lb, offset, recycled |
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Utility Bill Insert |
3x5 |
4-color |
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60-80 lb, offset, recycled |
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