wastewater

The following is a list of recommended Educational Resources:

The following are various application forms and reporting instructions pertaining to the Residuals Management Program:   

The following guidance is designed to assist residuals managers with activities in Vermont:

What's New Items

• Computer-based Operator Certification Exams - Now Available
• 2021 PWS Monitoring Schedules
• See the DWGWPD's COVID-19 Response and Resources

The Regional Office Program is developing a new voluntary installer program for contractors who install onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems and potable water supply connections.  The concept is to provide installers the information and training associated with the proper siting, design, and construction of wastewater systems and potable water supplies that are regulated by the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules. 

Training classes will be developed based on best practices and the requirements contained in the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules.

• Guidance for determining whether a single family residence on its own lot is "substantially complete" for the purposes of section 1-403(a)(2) of the Rules 
• Guidance on reduction of isolation distances between wastewater disposal systems and potable water lines 

Guidance Documents and Procedures

• Property Ownership and Control Disputes. Guidance Document #2008-02
• Composting Toilet Guidelines 
• 2020 -2 Replacement Area Guidance Document

Replacement Supply Exemption

Statutes Related to the Rules
S.27 Act 133
S.27 (Act 133 of the 2001 Adjourned Session)
Summary of ACT 133
Bill S.27 - Major Points Summary