Indiana Administrative Code
Title 327 - WATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION
Article 7.1 - WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
Rule 5.1 - Storage and Treatment of Septage
Section 5.1-6 - Operational requirements

Universal Citation: 327 IN Admin Code 5.1-6

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-12-4

Affected: IC 13-18-12

Sec. 6.

(a) A storage or treatment facility must be maintained and operated to prevent any threats to human health or the environment as follows:

(1) An all-weather off-loading area with containment for spill cleanup must be provided where the vehicle contents are received by the storage or treatment facility.

(2) Unauthorized access to the storage or treatment facility must be prevented by locks, and the storage or treatment facility must be fenced and posted.

(3) The storage or treatment facility must be maintained so there is no discharge or seepage of septage other than controlled removal for final disposal of the septage.

(4) The storage or treatment facility must be maintained to prevent safety hazards or disease vector conditions.

(b) Any uncovered storage structure must allow for and maintain a minimum of two (2) feet of freeboard at all times.

(c) Stockpiles of solids resulting from septage treatment at the treatment facility must be:

(1) stored on an impervious surface;

(2) stored for not longer than thirty (30) days at any given time;

(3) maintained to have adequate run-on and run-off control methods; and

(4) covered by a tarp, plastic sheet, or roof if stored for longer than seventy-two (72) hours.

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