Water: Wastewater Management Process
Wastewater in Tribal Communities - Wastewater Technologies
This page provides links to information on various wastewater technologies that may be appropriate for tribal communities:
Conventional Wastewater Technologies
- Municipal Wastewater Technologies – Information on wastewater technologies commonly used in municipalities throughout the United States.
Alternative Wastewater Technologies
For many small communities a conventional wastewater treatment system may not be appropriate or sustainable. Alternative technologies are being developed that may be a better fit for your community, include:
- Decentralized (On-site) Septic Systems – Information on various on-site wastewater technologies (including septic systems) as well as national voluntary septic system management guidelines for regulators, community and business leaders, and citizens in small communities.
- Large Capacity Septic Systems – Information on Large Capacity Septic Systems (LCSS) serving 20 or more persons per day. Typically, a LCSS will serve apartment buildings, trailer homes, campgrounds, RV parks, schools, or residential clustered or septic tank effluent pumping systems.