Alternative Sewer Systems is a complete primer on the various systems that can be used to replace expensive gravity systems presently used in small and large communities.

Alternative Sewer Systems provides a general overview of collection systems and then elaborates on the design, performance, and management of three specific types: pressure, vacuum, and effluent.

Alternative Sewer Systems offers a frank, detailed look at the advantages and disadvantages of alternative systems.

Alternative Sewer Systems provides:

• Pros and cons of using alternative collection
• Discharge interface requirements
• Grinder-pump needs
• Piping requirements
• SI as primary units and U.S. as secondary

Contents

1. Overview of Wastewater Collection Systems

• Overview of Specific Alternative Sewers and Their Applications
• Evaluation of Alternative Collection Systems and Conventional Collection Alternatives

2. Pressure Sewer Systems

• Pressure-Sewer Collection System Components
• Detailed Description of On-Site Pump System Components
• System Design Considerations
• Operation and Maintenance Considerations
• Maintenance
• System Costs

3. Vacuum Sewer Systems

• System Plan and Elevation View
• Description of System Components
• System Design Considerations
• Construction Considerations
• Operation and Maintenance Considerations
• Evaluation of Operating Systems
• System Costs
• System Management Considerations
• Sample Regulations for Vacuum Systems

4. Effluent Sewers

• Effluent Sewer Comparisons
• Myths and Misperceptions
• Description of Effluent Sewers
• Comparison of Septic Tank Effluent Pumping with Septic Tank
• Effluent Gravity System
• System Components
• Hydraulic Design Considerations
• System Components Design
• Servic Laterals
• Collector Mains
• Odors and Corrosion
• Other Considerations
• Regulatory Acceptance
• Public Financing
• Construction Considerations
• Construction Costs
• Operation and Maintenance Considerations
• System Costs
• System Management Considerations
• Example Projects/Case Studies
• Generic Effluent Sewer Design Example
• Step Design Example

Index

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