The term distributed wastewater management is gaining widespread use by wastewater professionals. That's because it defines a practical extension to mainstream master planning, taking into account current economic, social, and environmental realities. Gone are the big U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grants that paid for major interceptors, pumping stations, force mains, and regional treatment facilities. Gone are the days when we ignored the inconvenience to the public associated with tearing up roads for major collection system improvements.
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