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for "Wastewater management"
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34296
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In North Carolina, none of the state’s water and wastewater facilities have been assessed for potential impacts of the Year 2000 (Y2K) problem and the possible consequences of remaining unprepared. Because many water and wastewater treatment systems are highly reliant on automated functions controlled by embedded microchips, these systems may not function if there is a computer or electrical failure. The water industry is also worried that consumers will fill water and other containers with water on December 31, creating unusual demand and problems with water pressure.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 318, July/Aug 1999,
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34260
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Many large coastal municipalities in the United States discharge treated wastewater directly into the ocean, but currently, these “ocean outfalls” are not used in North Carolina. Proposals to develop ocean outfalls in North Carolina are considering environmental impacts and other assessments to establish possible sites.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 306, July/Aug 1997,
p2-3
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25212
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During the North Carolina Coastal Federation symposium on Integrated Coastal Wastewater Management, many activities including a forum were held with many coastal agencies attending.
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25220
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The Pamlico-Tar River Foundation has developed a report on river discharge and the biggest culprits responsible. The offenses by these culprits are also listed and explained.
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34207
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At the fourth of six public hearings on proposed changes to state rules governing non-discharging waste disposal systems, representatives of the swine industry pleaded the need to keep local politics out of animal waste regulation. Strong local opposition to animal industry operations was evident at the hearing. Soil and Water Conservation Districts were urged to consider the issue of environmental equity in regulating animal operations.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 276, July/Aug 1992,
p5-6
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34211
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On July 1, 1992, North Carolina became the first state in the nation to implement a mandatory statewide on-site wastewater treatment system classification and maintenance program. The practice of relying on on-site systems is widespread because of the rural nature of the state. This article discusses the evolution of the maintenance program, and new requirements for sewage disposal and on-site wastewater treatment systems.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 278, Nov/Dec 1992,
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Record #:
34197
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A recent report published by the North Carolina Division of Environmental Management says that the 1987 phosphate detergent ban has achieved an average forty-eight-percent reduction in wastewater treatment plant effluent phosphorus concentrations. These results are based on twenty-three wastewater treatment plants across the state. The ban is preventing phosphorus from being discharged into the rivers of the state.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 270, July/Aug 1991,
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Record #:
34181
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Recent revisions to rules governing the kinds and concentration of wastes industries may discharge to publicly owned treatment works are expected to have significant impacts on some industrial users in North Carolina, particularly in the larger metropolitan areas. New regulations will bring more industrial dischargers into pretreatment programs, and prohibit septage dumping into sewer lines.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 266, Nov/Dec 1990,
p1-3
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34148
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According to a special report to the Raleigh City Council, the recently enacted state ban on phosphate detergent has improved the phosphate-removal efficiency of the city’s Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant and has had an immediate positive impact on water quality in the Neuse River. Additional studies by environmental consultants also show improvements to the phosphate-removal efficiency of wastewater treatment facilities in Greensboro and Durham.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 255, Jan/Feb 1989,
p4
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34159
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On February 6, 1989, the Environmental Protection Agency published a proposal to regulate disposal of wastewater treatment plant sludges. According to Dale Crisp, Assistant Public Utilities Director for the City of Raleigh, the proposal might require a reduction in sludge loading rates, changes in the manner sludge is applied, and changes in cover crops grown or harvested at Raleigh’s Neuse River wastewater treatment plant land application site.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 258, July/Aug 1989,
p3
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Record #:
33582
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North Carolina communities are acting to protect the streams and reservoirs they rely on for drinking water by requesting reclassification of their water supplies under the North Carolina Water Supply Protection Program. The new system has three water supply classes defined by the amount and types of permitted wastewater discharges and requirements for nonpoint source controls in the watershed. Various departments of State government are offering technical assistance, and land use and economic information.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 249, Mar 1988,
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Record #:
33585
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The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission voted in January to classify the lower Neuse River Basin as nutrient sensitive waters. This decision makes the reduction of phosphorus mandatory at the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities. Specific nutrient management strategies have been developed for point and nonpoint source control of nutrients.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 249, Mar 1988,
p5-6
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Record #:
34030
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Finding an environmentally acceptable way to dispose of wastewater sludge and other wastes generated in North Carolina every year may be the biggest problem facing the state’s municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plant managers today. Managers are considering reusing sludges and composts rather than emphasizing sludge disposal due to increasing environmental costs.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 250, Apr/May 1988,
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34085
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Several studies in North Carolina are exploring the use of wetlands to aid in the removal of nutrients in municipal wastewater. The results of the studies are expected to have important implications for managers who permit discharges from municipal wastewater treatment facilities and package treatment plants.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 253, Sept/Oct 1988,
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Record #:
34115
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The elimination of federal funding for wastewater and water supply projects has increased the financial burden on state and local governments. North Carolina is searching for the least costly way of providing public water supplies which are critical not only to public health, but also to business and industry. This will require more groups to share the cost of protecting water quality.
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Water Resources Research Institute News
(NoCar HD 1694 N8 N48x), Vol. Issue 254, Nov/Dec 1988,
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