Partners and EPA Contacts

EPA works with a wide range of organizations to upgrade the management of septic (onsite) systems. This collaboration between EPA headquarters, EPA regions, state and local governments and national organizations focuses on improving performance of systems to promote the protection of public health and water resources.

Partners: Lists eight organizations that have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with EPA and lists additional partners
EPA Contacts: Includes EPA headquarter's and regional EPA staff involved in septic (onsite) programs

Partners

EPA signed a Memorandum of Understanding in 2005 with 8 organizations to help communities improve their wastewater programs. The agreement focuses on better planning, septic system design, and long-term operation and maintenance of septic systems. Click here to view the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)(PDF, 9 pp, 276KB)

MOU Partners

NOTICE: All the links on this page are external links and link to non-EPA sites. Links to non-EPA sites do not imply any official EPA endorsement of, or responsibility for, the opinions, ideas, data or products presented at those locations, or guarantee the validity of the information provided. Links to non-EPA servers are provided solely as a pointer to information on topics related to environmental protection that may be useful to EPA staff and the public.

A new MOU Web site will bring together EPA MOU partners to facilitate communication and collaboration for implementing decentralized systems and a distributed infrastructure. The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association is hosting the Web site.

Consortium of Institutions for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment - This organization encourages research and education focused on onsite/decentralized wastewater treatment. It lists educational institutions and people from citizens' groups, regulatory agencies and private industry who are actively interested in the onsite/decentralized movement and offers information on academic curriculum and training.
National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) - NATaT strives to strengthen the effectiveness of town and township government through the education of lawmakers and public policy officials.
National Association of Wastewater Transporters (NAWT) - NAWT members are part of the liquid waste management industry. NAWT works to increase the professionalism and public image of the industry through education of its members and the public.
National Environmental Health Associations (NEHA) - NEHA's mission is to help environmental health officials to protect the environment. Check out this site for relevant publications, upcoming conferences and NEHA newsletters.
National Environmental Services Center (NESC) - Consisting of three sister organizations (the National Small Flows Clearinghouse, the National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities, and the National Drinking Water Clearinghouse), NESC provides technical assistance and information about drinking water, wastewater, environmental training, and solid waste management to communities serving fewer than 10,000 individuals.
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) - NOWRA's goal is to promote and advance the onsite wastewater industry. This site contains a comprehensive calendar of events, the Onsite Insite newsletter, and a helpful listing of state associations. NOWRA is in the process of developing a model performance code.
Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) - RCAP is a resource for community leaders and others looking for technical assistance services and training related to rural drinking water supply and wastewater treatment needs, rural solid waste programs, housing, economic development, comprehensive community assessment and planning, and environmental regulations.
Water Environment Federation (WEF) - WEF is a nonprofit technical and educational organization with members from varied disciplines who work toward the WEF vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water environment.

Additional Partners

Groundwater Protection Council - The Groundwater Protection Council is a national association of state ground water and underground injection control agencies whose mission is to promote the protection and conservation of ground water resources for all beneficial uses, recognizing ground water as a critical component of the ecosystem.
National Association of Counties (NACo) - This Web page contains all kinds of information for county officials, including legislative affairs, projects and programs, and conferences and events.
National Association of County and City Officials (NACCHO) - NACCHO's Web site offers tools and programs for local health officials on various issues. The site also offers an up-to-date review of public advocacy issues and a comprehensive bookstore.
National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities - NETCSC Assists small communities by providing training and training-related information and referral services in the areas of wastewater, drinking water and solid waste.
National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) - NSF International is committed to public health, safety and protection of the environment through education and third-party conformity assessments. Check out this site for NSF's online newsletters, conferences and certification programs.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service (USDA-RUS) - The Water Programs section of this site contains information on grant programs in the Programs and Related Issues link. Also check out the Program Information for informative pamphlets.
Water Environment Research Foundation - The Water Environment Research Foundation is dedicated to advancing science and technology addressing water quality issues as they impact water resources, the atmosphere, the lands and quality of life.

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EPA Contacts

Additional assistance is available by contacting EPA. Below is a listing of staff at EPA Headquarters and EPA Regions involved in onsite wastewater management.

EPA Regional Septic (Onsite) Contacts

REGION 1 CONTACTS (Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts)

Robert Adler
US EPA, Region 01
1 Congress St, Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2023
Phone: (617) 918-1396
Email: adler.robert@epa.gov
Region 1 Septic System Technologies

REGION 2 CONTACTS (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)

Donna Somboonlakana
US EPA, Region 02
290 Broadway, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10007-1866
Phone: (212) 637-3700
Email: somboonlakana.donna@epa.gov

REGION 3 CONTACTS (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia)

Leslie Reed
US EPA, Region 03
1650 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 814-5772
Email: reed.leslie@epa.gov
EPA Region 3

REGION 4 CONTACTS (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)

Bob Freeman
US EPA, Region 04
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth St SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
Phone: (404) 562-9244
Email: freeman.bob@epa.gov

REGION 5 CONTACTS (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin)

Morris Beaton
US EPA, Region 05 / Indian Environmental Office Director
77 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604-3507
Phone: (312) 353-2087
Fax: (312) 353-9533
Email: beaton.morris@epa.gov

REGION 6 CONTACTS (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas)

Robert Todd
US EPA, Region 06
1445 Ross Ave, Suite 1200
(6WQSG)
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
Phone: (214) 665-2156
Fax: (214) 665-2191
Email: todd.robert@epa.gov

REGION 7 CONTACTS (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska)

Alex Owutaka
US EPA, Region 07
901 N 5th St
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone: (913) 551-7453
Email: owutaka.alex@epa.gov

REGION 8 CONTACTS (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)

Elaine Lai
US EPA, Region 08
1595 Wynkoop St
Denver, CO 80202-1129
Phone: (303) 312-7041
Email: lai.elaine@epa.gov

REGION 9 CONTACTS (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa)

Elizabeth Janes
US EPA, Region 09
75 Hawthorne St
San Francisco, CA 94105-3901
Phone: (415) 972-3537
Email: janes.elizabeth@epa.gov

REGION 10 CONTACTS (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington)

Ed Messer
Washington Operations Office
300 Desmond Dr SE, Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98503
Phone: (360) 753-9469
Fax: (360) 753-8080
Expertise: Governmental Liason

EPA Headquarter's Contacts

Robert Goo
US EPA Headquarters / Office of Water / Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds / Nonpoint Source
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(4503T)
Washington, DC 20406
Phone: (202) 566-1201
Email: goo.robert@epa.gov

Joyce E. Hudson
US EPA Headquarters / Office of Water / Office of Wastewater Management / Municipal Support Division
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(4204M)
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 564-0657
Email: hudson.joyce@epa.gov

Jeff Jollie
US EPA Headquarters / Office of Ground and Drinking Water / Underground Injection Control Program
1201 Constitution Ave, NW
(4606M)
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 566-1201
Email: jollie.jeff@epa.gov

Curtis Smith
US EPA Headquarters / Office of Water / Office of Wastewater Management / Municipal Support Division / Publications
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
(4204M)
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 564-0683
Email: smith.curtis@epa.gov

Stephanie F. Von Feck
US EPA Headquarters / Office of Water / Office of Wastewater Management / State Revolving Fund
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Phone: (202) 564-0609
Email: vonfeck.stephanie@epa.gov