Maryland Center for Environmental Training Wins
Its Fourth National Aegis Award 

What is the difference between conventional septic systems and nitrogen reducing onsite sewage disposable systems? Find out in “Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems: Protecting Your System, Preserving the Bay,” the Aegis award-winning DVD from the Maryland Center for Environmental Testing and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).

“Onsite Sewer Disposal Systems” explains how the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF) can assist homeowners in upgrading their septic systems to avoid excess nutrient loading in the Chesapeake Bay, as well as how the MDE conducts water quality sampling and performs septic system surveys.

The video won a 2006 Aegis Training and Education Award. “We are truly thrilled receive this award. It means a lot to have your staff recognized for the quality of their work and their commitment to our region.”” said Karen Brandt, director of MCET at the College of Southern Maryland. This is MCET’s fourth Aegis Award. Previous Aegis Awards were granted to “Environmentally Sound Practices in the Ready Mix Industry”, “Environmentally Sound Practices in the Homebuilders Industry” and “Uncovering the Mystery in Your Backyard: A Homeowners Guide to Septic Systems.”

Now in its 17th year, the Aegis Awards are one of the video industry’s premiere video/film production contests in the United States. It is the only competition in which production work is judged by working film professionals.

Since 1983, MCET has provided training video production services, primarily in the areas of water and wastewater management, hazardous waste, and health and safety in partnership with Maryland’s local and state government and businesses including the ready mixed concrete, marinas, homebuilders and aggregates industries.

“Onsite Sewer Disposal” will air on various local access channels and is available for showing at public venues including libraries and community groups. For more information or to request video contact MDE at 410-537-4195 or info@mcet.org.

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