Technical Guides

Vital Information for Specialists and Professionals

Since our formation in 1947, NEIWPCC has made it a priority to develop publications and resources that provide vital information on water and wastewater topics.

The materials we produce are diverse, ranging from complex operations guides to curriculum supplements. They are designed for a wide variety of audiences, including environmental professionals, government agencies, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and schools. Below are some of our most used reports. Please also see our Resource Library for additional materials.

Wastewater and Onsite Systems

• TR-16 Guides for the Design of Wastewater Treatment Works (2011 Edition, as revised in 2016)
• The Northeast Guide for Estimating Staffing at Publicly and Privately Owned Wastewater Treatment Plants. An interactive excel application is also available for download. Please review page 75 of the guide before starting the interactive excel application.
• The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Guide to Biosolids Sampling Plans

Water Resource Protection

• Brochure: Guidance on Lead at Childcare Facilities in Mass.
• Drinking Water Guide for Owners and Operators of Gas Stations
• The Cost of Clean and Safe Water
• Survey of State Experiences with Petroleum and Hazardous Substance Releases, MtBE, and Other Oxygenate Contamination