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Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program
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Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program
Through regular inspections of drainage infrastructure, DPW personnel are trained to find evidence of illicit connections. Evidence consists of olfactory (smell) and visual senses. For example, suds found in a drainage manhole, or staining at the end of a pipe, which is called an outfall, indicate a possible illicit connection.
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Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program
To comply with a federal mandate, the Town developed an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program Manual (PDF). Containing 125 pages, the IDDE Program Manual is an operations document for DPW personnel to utilize. This document is also given to any contractors who are responsible for implementing the IDDE Program. The IDDE Program Manual outlines how to:
- Conduct Inspections,
- Fill Out and Submit Documentation
- Determine Data Analysis and Next Steps