Weeks Bay Watershed Project Management Plan - Mobile Bay ...
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Discussion: Develop materials to be used for workshops, public<br />
service announcements and other media. Conduct on-site sewage<br />
education workshops in Baldwin County and the <strong>Watershed</strong> for the<br />
public, local officials, developers, realtors, lenders, etc., and school<br />
children.<br />
Responsible Parties: ADPH, Baldwin County Health Department,<br />
<strong>Weeks</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Project</strong> Coordinator.<br />
Cooperators: ACES, ADEM, Alabama Septic Tank Association,<br />
University of South Alabama, BBC<br />
Potential Funding: EPA 319 Program; Legacy, Inc.; Gulf of Mexico<br />
Program<br />
Schedule: On-going<br />
Progress: A technical workshop was held in Fall 1999 on alternative<br />
on-site septic disposal systems. A similar workshop was held in Fall<br />
2000 targeting professional installers who need continuing education<br />
credits for the newly required installers license. A brochure on<br />
OSDS has been printed and distributed. Additional workshops are<br />
planned.<br />
c. Encourage the adoption of county/local ordinances regarding OSDS. Ordinances<br />
should contain effective requirements for OSDS approval, homeowner<br />
maintenance and repair and effluent quality before infiltration to soil. Encourage<br />
communities to use small, decentralized on-site sewage treatment and disposal<br />
systems with adequate operation and maintenance performed by certified personnel.<br />
Discussion: Stronger local ordinances will be necessary to prevent<br />
enteric bacteria from entering ground or surface waters from septic<br />
tank systems and POTW. Requirements and incentives for<br />
inspections, certifications, and necessary upgrades of OSDS before<br />
the sale or transfer of property (in the county or in specific areas)<br />
should be considered. Larger minimum lot sizes are one goal of a<br />
State committee on on-site septic treatment as well as other related<br />
water quality topics. Support should be given to regulations that<br />
manage OSDS establishment with respect to soil type and suitability<br />
for sewage treatment. Effluent quality criteria and annual monitoring<br />
of systems should be required.<br />
Responsible Parties: BBC, Baldwin County <strong>Plan</strong>ning Department<br />
Cooperators: BCEAB, Baldwin County <strong>Plan</strong>ning Department,<br />
SWCD, <strong>Weeks</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Project</strong> Coordinator and CAC,<br />
ADPH, Baldwin County Health Department, ADEM, Alabama<br />
Septic Tank Association, civil engineers, University of South<br />
Alabama, Coastal Zone <strong>Management</strong> Committee, local RC&D.<br />
Potential Funding: Baldwin County; SWCD; renewable permit fee;<br />
portion of fee paid to Baldwin County Health Department with<br />
Application For Approval of An Onsite Sewage Disposal System;<br />
OSDS maintenance/installer license fee; or other.<br />
Schedule: First quarter, 2002<br />
<strong>Weeks</strong> <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Watershed</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Plan</strong>