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Village Wastewater Solutions
Assistance for Rural Communities
Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Mary Clark Lynnette ClaudonChris Rottler
Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
Faith Ingulsrud
Municipal Day – October 26, 2018
Half of Vermont’s Villages Lack Sewage Treatment Facilities• Limits opportunities for
redevelopment • Businesses have trouble
expanding• Housing needs aren’t met• Limits community gathering
opportunities• Potential public health and water
quality impacts
Interagency Village Wastewater Solutions Initiative ANR Strategic Plan
Statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
• Evaluated:• Why aren’t more villages arriving at solutions? • What makes it so hard?
• Improving programs and assistance
• Outreach and assistance statewide
• NBRC grant for pilot projects in Burke and Wolcott
Path to Wastewater Solutions for VillagesT Y P I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G S T U D I E S
Feasibility Study Preliminary Engineering Report (PER)
Pre-Engineering Tasks
Other Tasks -Depending on Proposal GOAL
Help for a local wastewater steering committeeWhat do you want?• Identify community vision for
future of village • Survey businesses & residents
on plans for futureWhat do you need?• Survey locations and status of
existing wells and septic systems
• Identify permitting and enforcement concerns including archeological
• Test wells to determine if there is contamination
What solutions are possible?• GIS analysis of soils and
environmental constraints• Preliminary soil tests• Investigate available
technologiesHow to Proceed?• Define a scope of services• Discuss with community and
key stakeholders• Select an engineering
consultant• Obtain funds for engineering
Hire an engineering firmDetermine existing conditions:• Review work to date• Conduct soil tests and other
site investigations (obtain archeological review)
• Conduct environmental review
Identify alternative wastewater solutions• Propose 3 or more
alternativesEvaluate alternatives• Identify pros and cons of
each alternative• Develop cost estimates• Identify finance strategies
and possible fee structures• Identify long term
management structures
Additional work may be necessary before proceeding to final designSecure land• Legal agreements with
landowners, land trusts and other entities
• Preliminary purchase and sale • Zoning and other land use
permitting issuesSecure funding• Coordinate with business and
housing projects that need wastewater
• Income surveys to qualify for USDA-RD funds
• Apply for public funds• Engage public in preparation
for bond vote• Set up a local loan programDecide on system management• Who will be responsible for long
term system management?• How will fees be structured and
collected?
Engineer completes a PER if project will involve public funds for constructionReport on work so far:• Existing conditions• Need for project• Alternatives consideredRecommend a wastewater (or drinking water) project:• Preliminary design• Project schedule• Permit requirements• Sustainability• Financing
Wastewater project
ready for
bond vote
final design
construction
Work normally funded by DEC and USDA Work requiring other funds 7/10/18
DHCD & DEC
P R O J E C T C O O R D I N A T O R
Municipal Planning Grants (MPGs)
• Flexible state funding (DHCD)• Applications due end of September• Wastewater projects for state designated
Village Centers may be competitive• Maximum Grants:
• $22,000 for a municipality• $35,000 for a consortium of 2 or more
• Minimum 10% Cash Match• Timeframe – 18 months, no extensions
Partners in Wastewater SolutionsPROGRAM ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE CONTACT
Vermont Pollution Control Planning Advance
Planning advances for unsewered villages, up to $25,000Lynnette [email protected]
Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Planning, design, and construction loans for clean water projects, currently no funding cap.
Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
Planning, design, and construction loans for drinking water projects, currently no funding cap.
Ashley [email protected]
USDA-RDConstruction loans and grants for clean water and drinking water projects & more.
Municipal Planning Grants (MPG)State grants up to $22,000 fund a wide range of community planning needs including work on wastewater solutions.
Faith [email protected]
Vermont Community Development Program (VCDP)
Federal grants for Planning and implementing projects that benefit people of low and moderate incomes.
Nate [email protected]
RCAP SolutionsAssistance with planning, finance, project development, administration, operation and maintenance. Free for eligible communities.
Mark [email protected]
Regional Planning Commissions (RPC)Community organization support, education & outreach, proposal development, plan elements, and project administration.
Find your RPC here:https://www.vapda.org/
Vermont DEC Environmental Assistance Office
Information resources and non-regulatory environmental compliance assistance to municipalities and businesses
Village Center DesignationState designation supports the historic center and targets training and financial incentives to bring additional public and private investment to the village.
Richard [email protected]
Partners in Wastewater Solutions
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE CONTACT
Vermont On-site Loan ProgramLow interest long term loans for upgrades of wastewater and drinking water systems.
Chris [email protected]
Sewage Solutions – Likely to be DecentralizedMultiple ▪ Small-Scale ▪ Incremental ▪ In-Ground Disposal
Onsite Wastewater Permitting – 2 Programs
• Wastewater System & Potable Water Supply Rules
• Indirect Discharge Rules
Agency of Natural ResourcesDept. of Environmental ConservationDrinking Water Groundwater Protection DivisionRegional Office Program
http://dec.vermont.gov/water/ww-systemshttp://dec.vermont.gov/water/contacts
Terry Shearer,Jeff Svec
Carl Fuller,Dolores Eckert
Richard Wilson
Indirect Discharge Rules
1. Design Flows - 6,500 GPD and larger (about 25 homes)
2. Individual Connections - to an Indirect Discharge System Are Permitted Under Regional Office Program
3. System Design – higher level of requirements for design, installation, O&M and compliance monitoring
4. Permit – Permits are renewed every 5 years,
include annual operating fees
Indirect Discharge Permits
Examples of Existing Indirect Discharge Systems:
• Browns River Middle School (17,500 GPD)
• Red Fox Alpine Lodge (8,100 GPD)
• Town of Warren (20,000 – 30,000 GPD)
• Tall Timbers Mobile Home Park (7,736 GPD)
