2015/12 December Onsite Wastewater Unit Newsletter
This information is provided by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy to assist the public and regulated community.
Form #: WAT232 Newsletter Revised: 12/7/15
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Onsite Unit, Wastewater Section, Water Quality Division


Suite 400, The Atrium, 1200 N Street,
PO Box 98922
Lincoln NE 68509-8922
Phone (402) 471-4285 - Fax (402) 471-2909
Web Site:-
http://dee.ne.gov/
Report a Problem:
ndee.problem@nebraska.gov
Onsite Program email:
ndee.onsite@nebraska.gov

2015 Renewals
Information to renew certification for onsite professionals was mailed on November 12, 2015. If you have received your renewal information, please let us know.
To renew a certification you must:
  • Attend 12 hours of NDEE approved training (6 hours if your were first certified in 2015)
  • Sign the Application for Renewal of Certification For Onsite Professionals
  • Sign and date the Record of Professional Development Hours and list any training you attended that is not on the form
  • Return both along with the correct fees
Renewals must be received by NDEE before December 31, 2015 to avoid paying late renewal fees.

Programs Approved for PDH
The following programs have been approved for professional development hours through the end of 2015.
Location
Date
Title
Registration Information
Approved PDH
North Platte
Dec 3, 2015
Vulnerable Landscapes
UNL Extension
402-472-9390
6
North Platte
Dec 4, 2015
Layout of Onsite Systems
UNL Extension
402-472-9390
6
ARDC-Mead
Dec 10, 2015
Vulnerable Landscapes
UNL Extension
402-472-9390
6
ARDC-Mead
Dec 11, 2015
Installer Professional Training
UNL Extension
402-472-9390
6

Determination of Inside Bottom Width, Calculation of Effective Width,
and Calculation of Soil Absorption Area
In order to standardize gravelless chamber measurements and avoid confusion on field measurements, the NDEE Onsite Wastewater Unit has conferred with the manufacturer’s representatives on a list of standard gravelless chamber width dimensions. These dimensions are to be used for the Inside Bottom Width of each make and model of chamber listed below. For any chambers not listed, please contact the NDEE Onsite Wastewater Unit.

Gravelless Chamber
Make / Model
Inside
Bottom Width
Inches (Feet)
Effective
Width
Inches (Feet)
Infiltrator Quick4 Standard
27” (2.25’)
40.5” (3.375’)
Infiltrator Quick4 High Capacity
29” (2.42’)
43.5” (3.625’)
Infiltrator Quick4 Equalizer 36
19” (1.58’)
28.5” (2.375’)
Infiltrator Quick4 Equalizer 24 HD
13” (1.08’)
19.5” (1.625’)
Infiltrator Quick4 Equalizer 24 Low Profile
12” (1.00’)
18” (1.00’)
Infiltrator Quick4 Plus (Std.,HC, & LP)
29” (2.42’)
43.5’ (3.625’)
Infiltrator Quick4 Plus Equalizer 36 LP
19” (1.58’)
28.5” (2.375’)
Infiltrator High Capacity H-20
29” (2.42’)
43.5’ (3.625’)



ADS Arc 18
13” (1.08’)
19.5” (1.625’)
ADS Arc 24
19” (1.58’)
28.5” (2.375’)
ADS Arc 36 (Std., HC & LP)
29” (2.42’)
43.5’ (3.625’)
ADS BioDiffuser 11” Standard
27” (2.25’)
40.5” (3.375’)
ADS BioDiffuser 14” HC & 16” HC
29” (2.42’)
43.5’ (3.625’)
ADS Bio 2
12” (1.00’)
18” (1.00’)
ADS Bio 3
19” (1.58’)
28.5” (2.375’)