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ATTACHMENT B2— INFORMATION SHEET B2-2 <br /> SAFE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLES <br /> STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD <br /> ORDER WQ 2014-0153-DWQ <br /> GENERAL WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS <br /> FOR SMALL DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS <br /> REPORT SEWAGEx RVers CAN HELP... <br /> otherand . the localHere's Hair, <br /> health departiment. <br /> - Minimize your need of <br /> Keep • •I e and Pets 1 diapers. cat litter, <br /> holding tank deodorizers <br /> rigsrme filters- coffee by using rest stop <br /> grounds, grease,ex. <br /> facilities when you can_ <br /> PARK OPERATORS: <br /> The t#tded Slates Deparbnent of HeaArh, Educatean aAnd - If you must Use a <br /> l+We1fare sardin 1957 that'... there are no known ch&Tficafs, - ousehI holding tank deodorizer, <br /> yeasts, bacteria. enzymes or other substances capaNe of ha chemicals, read the label carefully. <br /> ebmffratrfrgorreducrirgthe"ds +gasoline, matar oil, Biodegradable (enzyme <br /> - — and sewn in a septic tank"and pesticides, antifreeze, <br /> y according to EPA, this is still paint, etc- and citrus-based) <br /> true_ No products have been products are available. <br /> Verified by EPA to eliminate the Whichever product you <br /> need for routine maintenance, choose, follow Label directions and add no more <br /> and some may actually than recommended amounts. <br /> accelerate system failure by <br /> allowing solids to clog the -Some products that claim to be flusbable, such as <br /> dispersal system-. while the some types of cat litter, may clog hoses and septic <br /> products may claimto'remove' tanks-, use toilets for waste and toilet paper only. <br /> sludge, they may just 'move' <br /> sludge. Tanks should be -Ask questions of your park manager about drinking <br /> checked routinely (see photo) water and wastewater management. Sanitation casts <br /> for solids and scum buildup. <br /> Sludge Removal{pumpouts}may be needed more often for can be minimal, but not free_ <br /> RV, Mobile Home and Stoat waste systerns than for single- <br /> familysepticsystem,es pecially d your tanks are undersized - Educate other RVers_ Don't be shy about health_ <br /> anolfor your residents are conservative with water. Oversizing <br /> your tanks, or adding additional tanks, may allow greater <br /> waste stabilization. Consult a wastewater professional_ <br /> FREE HOTLINES! <br /> Septic System Caro: The National Small Flows Clearinghouse, (800 624-0341, EST, or www..r6fe.wvrr.edu <br /> The Sate Drinking Water Act Hodine, US EPA: (800) 426-4791, EST, or www.epa.gw1ogwdw <br /> U.S.EPA, Region g, WTR-9 <br /> Ground Water Office <br /> 75 Hawthorne Street <br /> San Francisco, CA 94105-3109 <br /> OFRCUIL BUSINESS-PEw14L-Y FOR DRWA.TE USES300 <br /> September 23, 2014 <br />