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The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) has renewed its partnership with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to collaborate on improving the overall performance and management of decentralized wastewater treatment systems. This partnership began nearly a decade ago and has been highly successful.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes partners from national organizations across the wastewater and sanitation industry, state and local governments, federal agencies, and global organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and DigDeep. Together, they aim to develop effective mechanisms for information exchange, training programs, public awareness, and materials for organizations interested in decentralized systems for community wastewater treatment needs.
In addition, IAPMO serves as a technical liaison for the WHO and works with DigDeep to bring clean, running water to families in various underserved communities.
Vice President of Government Relations Christopher Lindsay said, “IAPMO has been proud to partner with EPA in creating new opportunities to effectively deliver water and sanitation services—particularly to rural and underserved communities. We look forward to continuing to bring new partners into this effort and expanding our work to help ensure that no household gets left behind.”
Decentralized systems are crucial, as approximately one in four US households rely on them. Furthermore, a significant number of new single-family homes are utilizing decentralized systems. The renewal of the MOU was signed on Dec. 5, and discussions at the EPA headquarters focused on the next steps for the partnership and an update on EPA’s Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap initiative.
To learn more about EPA’s Decentralized Wastewater Partnership, visit https://www.epa.gov/septic/epas-decentralized-wastewater-partnership.