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Water/Wastewater Treatment/Reuse Frequently Asked Questions
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- What types of projects are reviewed and approved by the Water and Wastewater Treatment Program?
- What is the review and approval process for a project?
- How do I submit a project for approval?
- Whom should I contact if I have a question about submitting a project?
- How can I obtain application and instruction forms?
- Where can I get the PWS or WWTF name/identification information for the application form?
- Where can I get the township, range and section site location information for the application form?
- What type of documentation needs to be included in my project submittal package?
- How much will it cost to get my project approved?
- Do I need to meet with the MCESD prior to submitting my project?
- What happens after I have submitted my project?
- How long will it take to get my project reviewed and approved?
- Is there any way to expedite the review of my project?
- Is there any way to get my project reviewed and approved in phases?
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- What is the difference between an approval and a permit?
- What types of approvals are issued by the Water and Wastewater Treatment Program?
- When is an approval required?
- How are approvals made?
- What are approval certificates?
- Why are there stipulations on the approval certificates?
- What other types of approvals and permits may be required by other regulatory agencies?
- Will I need to submit copies of permits issued by other regulatory agencies?
- When can I start construction on my project?
- How long do I have before I must start construction of my project?
- How long do I have to complete construction of my project?
- Is the approval still valid if construction of my project has been halted?
- Can I renew an expired approval certificate?
- When can I start-up my facility or system?
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- What types of documentation are required to be submitted?
- Are electronic (digital format) documentation submittals accepted?
- Does the documentation submitted for my project become part of the 'public record'?
- My project contains proprietary or sensitive information. How can I protect this data?
- What types of documentation must be sealed by a Professional Engineer?
- What format and how many copies of the documentation should be submitted?
- What is the submission sequence for project documentation?
- What are the criteria used for the review of submittals?
- Does the MCESD sign the cover page of the design drawings?
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- What are the disinfection requirements for commissioning piping or equipment in potable water service?
- What are the start-up requirements for a new treatment facility or system?
- What are the reporting requirements for treatment facilities?
- Do wastewater and reclaimed water spills have to be reported?
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Engineering Design
- What standards and references are used for the review and approval of engineering designs?
- What treatment processes have been utilized on previously approved projects?
- What information is required for a blending plan approval?
- What are the separation distance requirements for underground piping?
- What are the design requirements for hose bibbs and hose stations?
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- Is emergency power required for a water treatment plant?
- Is emergency power required for groundwater production facilities?
- Is emergency power required for distribution system facilities?
- What are the requirements for equipment and process redundancy for a water treatment plant?
- What are the requirements related to the rated capacity of a water treatment plant?
- What are some key issues when converting a groundwater production facility to a water treatment plant?
- What are the design requirements for venting wet wells, clearwells, tanks and reservoirs?
- What are the design requirements for wet well, clearwell, tank or reservoir overflows?
- What are the design requirements for entry hatches on wet wells, clearwells, tanks and reservoirs?
- Can pump seal water be discharged to a pump wet well?
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- Is emergency power required for a wastewater treatment plant and collection system lift stations?
- Is emergency power required for collection system odor control stations?
- What are the design requirements for equipment and process redundancy for a wastewater treatment plant?
- What are the requirements related to the rated capacity of a wastewater treatment plant?
- What are the minimum setback requirements for a wastewater treatment plant?
- What are the design requirements for venting wet wells, dry wells, basins, tanks and reservoirs?
- What are the design requirements for wet well, basin, tank or reservoir overflows?
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- Does reclaimed water have to be disinfected?
- Can a reclaimed water storage lake or reservoir be uncovered?
- What are the identification requirements for pipes, valves and other equipment in reclaimed water service?
- What are the signage requirements for reclaimed water facilities or reuse irrigation systems?
- Can backwash from the filter system on a storage lake or impoundment be discharged?
- Can reclaimed water be discharged to a dry well?
- Can reclaimed water be discharged to the waters of the United States?
- What is the minimum thickness for reclaimed water storage lake liner?
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