| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.48 |
| Liaison | Patrick McKee |
| Submission Date | June 20, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Connecticut
OP-28: Wastewater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.00 / 1.00 |
Sarah
Munro Sustainability Coordinator Office of Environmental Policy |
Total wastewater discharged:
Wastewater naturally handled:
A brief description of the natural wastewater systems used to handle the institution’s wastewater:
The website URL where information about the institution’s wastewater management practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The UConn Storrs and Depot campuses are served by the University’s Water Pollution Control Facility. Only rain water and snow melt can be discharged to surface water or the storm sewer without a permit. No process wastewater, including wash water and utility pit pump-outs, can be discharged to surface water or the storm sewer without a permit. We do not use natural wastewater systems such as constructed wetlands and Living Machines.
The UConn Storrs and Depot campuses are served by the University’s Water Pollution Control Facility. Only rain water and snow melt can be discharged to surface water or the storm sewer without a permit. No process wastewater, including wash water and utility pit pump-outs, can be discharged to surface water or the storm sewer without a permit. We do not use natural wastewater systems such as constructed wetlands and Living Machines.
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