This comprehensive technical guidance manual outlines practical, low cost, and effective techniques for Phase II NPDES MS4 communities and others seeking to establish Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) programs and investigate non-stormwater entries into storm drainage systems. The report is accompanied by a set of technical appendices that can be downloaded separately.
When citing this manual, please use the following reference: Brown, E., Caraco, D., and Pitt, R. 2004. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessment. Center for Watershed Protection and University of Alabama. EPA X-82907801-0.U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management, Washington, D.C.
This document contains supporting appendices for the following manual: Brown, E., Caraco, D., and Pitt, R. 2004. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessment. Center for Watershed Protection and University of Alabama. EPA X-82907801-0.U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management, Washington, D.C.
This manual outlines practical, low cost, and effective techniques for Phase II NPDES MS4 communities and others seeking to establish Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) programs and investigate non-stormwater entries into storm drainage systems. It details the types of testing used to detect illicit discharges, information on estimating program costs in terms of capital and personnel expenses, and timelines that estimate how long program implementation will take.
When citing this manual, please use the following reference: Brown, E., Caraco, D., and Pitt, R. 2004. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination: A Guidance Manual for Program Development and Technical Assessment. Center for Watershed Protection and University of Alabama. EPA X-82907801-0.U.S. EPA Office of Wastewater Management, Washington, D.C.
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