Open AccessManagement of Rural Onsite Wastewater Systems for Protecting Natural Environment and Human Health
Author(s) -
Cameron Curran
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
rural review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2563-1608
DOI - 10.21083/ruralreview.v2i1.6067
Subject(s) - environmental planning , business , legislation , human health , wastewater , rural area , management system , environmental resource management , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering , operations management , waste management , environmental science , environmental health , law , political science , medicine
This study investigates the degree to which private rural onsite wastewater systems are managed with respect to environmental protection and human health. Negative effects from unregulated systems will be examined through identifying constraints that are currently in place pertaining to system approvals processes, requirements, and performance. Research for this project is focused in Ontario and the United States and will involve reaching out to owners of private rural onsite wastewater systems. The goals of this research are to provide insight into better management of these systems. Specifically, through the creation a best practice guide and ultimately influence on provincial legislation.