• Condition Assessment

• Television Inspection

• Hydraulic Modeling

• Asset Management

What is CMOM?

USEPA is proposing regulations to reduce the estimated 40,000 sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) each year through capacity assurance, management, operation and maintenance programs (CMOM). CMOM is a universal set of regulations with multiple purposes. The goal is to reduce the frequency and occurrence of SSOs, improve the operation of sewer collection systems and improve public notification when SSO events occur. Communities will be given guidelines to reduce health and environmental exposures attributed to SSOs. Through the CMOM program, USEPA is seeking to prevent SSO events, provide information concerning SSO events to local communities and extend the service life of all sewer collection systems.

The proposed CMOM regulations are expected to be published in the Federal Register in the fall of 2002.

How Does CMOM Affect You?

Once CMOM is finalized, each state will modify all existing NPDES permits to reflect the new regulations. This means that you will need to:
Evaluate your sewer system to provide adequate capacity during average and peak flows;
Take all measures to eliminate SSOs;
Properly manage, operate and maintain all aspects of your sewer system at all times;
Develop an overflow emergency response plan;
Notify all parties with potential exposure from pollutants associated with a SSO event;
Develop a written summary of your specific CMOM program; and
Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of your specific CMOM program.

How Can Dvirka and Bartilucci Help?

We have worked with many municipal clients to provide specialist and expert services to rank, assess and upgrade all types of sewer systems. Our approach to SSO problems is unique and the result of extensive research and practical experience. The highlights of our approach includes:

An informal introductory meeting;
Review of relevant data, drawings and records;
Evaluation of existing sewer system; and
Development of a mutually agreed upon compliance strategy.

This approach covers each aspect of managing your assets from inspection through condition assessment to rehabilitation. Our approach includes physical inspections, television inspections, smoke testing and hydraulic modeling to pinpoint collection system deficiencies. Owner preference for specific alternatives are incorporated by preparation of an alternative evaluation report which provides the technical, environmental, community and cost impacts of each alternative. This approach, coupled with our unrivaled knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of the range of rehabilitation techniques, gives you the confidence that you are receiving the most cost effective solution for your particular sewer system.

We would like to meet with you to discuss the CMOM regulations and/or your particular sewer system in greater detail. Do not hesitate to call us should any questions or comments arise.