This course presents the methods for improving the effectiveness in protecting human health, reducing operating costs, and making progress toward site closure. This course describes the discharge options, which are typically evaluated during the remedy selection and system design phases of the remedial measures. The potential value of treated water discharge to surface water is also discussed, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of adding discharge to surface water. This material is based on Options for Discharging Treated Water from Pump and Treat Systems.

At the conclusion of this course, the learner will have a better understanding of methods of discharging treated water from pump and treat systems, as well as an understanding of the following topics:

• Sustainability considerations while discharging surface water
• Discharge to surface water at a rural site
• Return of treated water to the subsurface
• System design, permitting, and project planning
• Common design considerations for infiltration basins