Current through August 26, 2024
The following reports shall be submitted to the department,
by the permittee, annually by January 31, unless otherwise stated in this
section or as specified in the permit. All records of required analyses and
management practices specified in this chapter or the WPDES permit shall be
retained for a minimum of 5 years. The department may modify the reporting
requirements in the permit, based on size and complexity of the permittee's
land application program, changes in the quantity or quality of industrial
contributions to the treatment facility or when deemed necessary to ensure
compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(1) GENERAL INFORMATION REPORT. The permittee
shall submit a general information report to the department pursuant to the
permit or anytime there are significant changes in the sludge management
program, including changes which alter the sludge characteristics or alter
disposal or recycling methods. The report shall address the following:
(a) The sources, processes and treatment
systems at the treatment facility from which the sludge originates.
(b) Sludge treatment or processing techniques
used prior to recycling or disposal.
(c) The mode of sludge transportation,
including the name and telephone number of the transporter of the sludge, the
type of vehicle used for sludge transportation and, when applicable, the
methods used to apply the sludge to the site or field.
(d) The quantity of sludge that is generated
and the quantity of sludge that is recycled or disposed of on a monthly and
yearly basis.
(e) The available
capacity of sludge storage, expressed as the number of days worth of sludge
generation that can be stored.
(f)
Whether the sludge is given away or sold in bulk, bag or other
container.
(2)
CHARACTERISTICS REPORT.
(a) The permittee
shall report the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the
sludge or finished sludge product. If a permittee generates more than one type
of sludge, each sludge type shall be sampled and analyzed in accordance with
the WPDES permit.
(b) A
representative sample of the sludge shall be analyzed by the permittee as
specified in the permit, for any or all of the following parameters, depending
on the treatment facility size, processes used for treatment, methods of
beneficial use or disposal, and characteristics of industrial discharges to the
treatment facility:
1. Characteristics such
as the percentage of total solids, volatile solids, pH and specific oxygen
uptake rate (SOUR).
2. Nitrogen,
phosphorus and potassium.
3.
Arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum,
nickel, selenium and zinc.
4. Fecal
coliform, salmonella, enteric viruses and viable helminth ova.
5. Selected phenolics, pesticides, toxic
substances and persistent organics.
6. Priority pollutant scan.
7. Toxicity characteristics leaching
procedure (TCLP) test if landfilling.
8. Paint filter test if
landfilling.
9. Any other
parameters which the department determines may be present in the sludge and
which may result in detrimental effects to public health or the
environment.
(c)
1. The frequency of monitoring for
parameters, other than those specified in subds. 2. and 3., shall be as
specified by the department in the WPDES permit.
2. Facilities with lagoon or other treatment
systems which land apply sludge on an infrequent basis, such as every 10 to 20
years, shall sample their sludge once every 5 years, and analyze it for the
metals listed in Table 1 of s.
NR 204.07(5)
(a). This frequency may be increased by the
department in the permit, and corrective measures such as industrial
pretreatment may be required, if high metal concentrations are determined to be
present, or potentially present, in the sludge.
3. The frequency of monitoring for arsenic,
cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, zinc, pathogen or
indicator organism densities, and vector attraction reduction requirements in
sludge shall be based on the quantity of sludge land applied annually and
determined by Table A. If sludge is landfilled under s.
NR 204.08, the
frequency of monitoring shall also be based on the quantity of sludge disposed
of annually and determined by
Table A:
Frequency of Monitoring - Land Application and
Landfilling
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AMOUNT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE (DRY METRIC TONS PER 365
DAY PERIOD)
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AMOUNT OF SLUDGE
(DRY U.S. TONS PER
365 DAY PERIOD)1
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FREQUENCY OF MONITORING
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0 < X < 290
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0 < X < 320
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Once per year
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290 <= X < 1500
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320 <= X < 1654
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Once per quarter
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1500 <= X < 15000
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1654 <= X < 16540
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Once per 60 days
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15000 <= X
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16540 <= X
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Once per month
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1 Amount of sewage sludge land
applied or landfilled on a dry weight basis.
2 Metric tons = U.S. tons x
0.907
4. The amount of
sludge per year which is actually land applied or landfilled shall determine
the minimum monitoring frequency. If the applicable frequency of monitoring in
subd. 3. is more than once per year, but land application is done only part of
the year, the frequency of monitoring requirements may be reduced accordingly
for nutrients, class B pathogen and vector attraction reduction requirements on
a case-by-case basis in the permit by the department. Determinations shall be
based on the facilities treatment process, the time of year land application
occurs and the frequency at which the sludge is applied. In all cases, the
intent is to have a representative analysis of the sludge which is actually
being used. In all cases, the monitoring frequency indicated in subd. 3. for
metals shall be adhered to, except as modified by subd. 5.
5. After 2 years of monitoring at the
frequencies specified in subds. 3. and 4., the monitoring frequencies may be
reduced at the permittee's request and subject to department
approval.
(d) The
following procedures shall be used unless otherwise specified in the permit:
1. The sludge sample shall be collected at
the point and in a manner which will yield sample results which are
representative of the sludge being tested.
2. The methods of analysis for substances
contained in sludge shall be those established in ch. NR 219.
3. The permittee shall submit actual lab
reports along with the sludge characteristics report, and shall supply all
information necessary for the department to evaluate the quality assurance and
quality control procedures.
(3) LANDFILLING REPORTS. The permittee shall
report the volume of sludge disposed of at any landfill facility. The report
shall include the name and address of the landfill, the department license
number or other state's designation or license number for all landfills used
during the report period and a letter of acceptability from the landfill owner.
In addition, any permittee utilizing landfills as a disposal method shall
submit to the department any test results used to indicate acceptability of the
sludge at a landfill.
(4) BAGGED
SLUDGE AND EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY SLUDGE REPORTS. The permittee shall report the
quantity of sludge sold or given away in a bag or other container by the
permittee to either commercial or domestic users both in- state and
out-of-state. A copy of the label or information sheet used in the sale or
distribution of non-exceptional quality bagged sludge shall be included in the
report. The permittee shall also report the quantity of exceptional quality
sludge which is either given away or sold.
(5) INCINERATION REPORTS. The permittee shall
report the volume of sludge disposed of at any incinerator. The report shall
include the name and address of the incinerator, and the department's license
or permit number for the incinerator or other state's designation or license
number for all incinerators used during the report period and a letter of
acceptance from the incinerator owner.
(6) LAND APPLICATION SITE EVALUATION
INFORMATION REPORT. The permittee shall submit sufficient information to allow
the department to properly evaluate each land application site. This report
shall be submitted whenever site approval is requested. Permittees may request
permission from the department to review and approve their own land application
sites. The request shall be made in writing and shall include information
demonstrating that the permittee, or their agent, has competence in evaluating
the necessary soil and site criteria. The department may, after review of the
written submittal, give the permittee permission to review and approve land
application sites. In these cases, all necessary forms shall be submitted to
the department prior to the permittee using the land application site.
Credentials for demonstration of competence to review sites shall include: the
possession of a certified soil tester classification (CSTM or CSTS) from the
department of industry, labor and human relations, a bachelor of science degree
in soil science from a 4 year accredited college, or a certified professional
soil scientist in good standing with the American society of agronomy. If a
request is granted by the department, the request and approval shall be
included in the land application site evaluation report. Land application site
evaluation reports shall include:
(a) The
location of the site delineated on a soils map and plat map or USGS topographic
map or aerial photo.
Note: Plat maps are subject to copyright laws.
(b) The ownership of the site and
a copy or description of any contracts or agreements covering the land
application of sludge and other waste products at the land application
site.
(c) The results of analysis
of representative soil samples taken from each site or field used for land
application. Soil sampling and submittal of information to the testing
laboratory shall be done in accordance with the University of
Wisconsin-extension bulletin A-2100, dated April 1991, or soil sampling
guidance approved by the department. UW-extension bulletin A-2100 contains a
soil information sheet that shall be filled out and submitted with the soil
sample to form the basis of the nutrient recommendations. UW-extension bulletin
A-2100 is incorporated by reference for this chapter and hereinafter referred
to as the soil information sheet. The samples shall be analyzed by a department
approved testing laboratory using methods of analysis and nutrient
recommendations for the intended crops to be grown that are consistent with
University of Wisconsin recommendations. Parameters analyzed shall include soil
pH, organic matter, total phosphorus, exchangeable potassium and any other
parameters deemed necessary by the department. The soil test results shall
include identification of soil type and fertilizer recommendations for the
crops to be grown. Application rates shall be based on the recommendations
provided by this soil analysis and the soil information sheet. A site or field
may not be used for land application of sludge unless the soil on the site or
field has been tested at least once in the 4 years prior to land application.
Note: Copies of the University of Wisconsin extension
bulletin A-2100 are available for inspection in the offices of the department
of natural resources, secretary of state, and legislative reference bureau,
Madison, Wisconsin, or may be purchased from the UW Soil and Plant Analysis
Lab, 5711 Mineral Point Rd., Madison, WI 53705 or the Soil and Forage Analysis
Lab, 8396 Yellowstone Dr., Marshfield, WI 54449.
(d) If sludge is intended to be applied to
the site at a rate which would supply more than 30% of the nitrogen needs of
the crop or vegetative cover to be grown, the permittee shall address the other
sources of nitrogen through one of the following options:
1. In years when a soil sample is being
taken, the soil information sheet shall address the other nitrogen sources so
that the information is reflected in the resultant soil analysis report. If the
soils information sheet is used to account for other sources of nitrogen and
other sources of nitrogen are not accurately reflected in the soils analysis
report, the department may require the submission of the actual soils
information sheet along with the soils analysis report.
2. Provide documentation that the site or
field is managed under an approved nutrient management plan.
3. Account for all other sources of nitrogen
applied to the site or field for the crop year.
(e) The present use of the site or field and
abutting properties.
(f) The
limiting separation distances listed in Table B shall be indicated on submitted
maps. Should the department have reason to believe that the soil survey maps
are not of sufficient accuracy to demonstrate compliance with the requirements
listed in Table B, the department may require that on-site testing be conducted
to verify site conditions. These tests shall be conducted by an individual
meeting the credentials specified in this subsection.
(g) Total acreage of the site or field
available for sludge application.
(h) Crops to be grown or the dominant
vegetation on the landspreading site or field.
(7) BULK SLUDGE LAND APPLICATION RECORDS
REPORT. The permittee shall submit the following information for each site or
field utilized during the reporting period:
(a) The number of acres on which sludge was
applied.
(b) The total amount of
sludge applied per acre reported in gallons, cubic yards or tons. The type of
sludge, either cake or liquid, shall be specified.
(c) The amount of available nitrogen applied
in pounds per acre on a dry weight basis. This would include nitrogen applied
from sludge, manure, other waste, and commercial fertilizer. This information
on nitrogen is not required if any of the following apply:
1. Other sources of nitrogen are addressed on
the soils information sheet, or an alternative agronomic rate calculation sheet
approved by the department.
2. The
site or field is covered by an approved nutrient management plan.
3. The amount of nitrogen applied provides
less than 30% of that required by the crop intended to be grown.
(d) The amount of each of the
parameters listed in Table 1 of s.
NR 204.07(5)
(a) applied on an annual basis and the
cumulative metal loadings to the site.
(e) The result of any groundwater, surface
water and plant tissue monitoring programs which may be required by the
department.
(f) The total amount of
sludge landspread on all sites used during the calendar year.
(g) The total amount of sludge produced
during the calendar year.
(8) NOTIFICATION REPORTS.
(a) In the event a generator of bulk sludge
provides the bulk sludge to another person to land apply, the generator shall
provide the applier with notice and necessary information, prior to
application, to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) In the event a generator of sludge gives
the sludge to another person for further treatment or storage, the generator
shall give the person receiving the sludge all information needed to comply
with the requirements of this chapter.
(c) The person who generates bulk sludge that
is applied to agricultural land, forest, a public contact site, or a
reclamation site shall provide the person who applies the bulk sludge, prior to
application, written notification of the concentration of total nitrogen,
expressed as N on a dry weight basis in the sludge.
(d) The producer or distributor of sludge
distributed out-of-state shall notify the permitting authority of the receiving
state of its intent to do so. This notification shall be given prior to the
initial application of bulk sludge to the land application site by the applier.
This allows sufficient time so that the permitting authority has the
opportunity to determine whether a permit application or other appropriate
oversight is needed. This notification shall be in writing and include the
name, address, telephone number and permit number of the sludge supplier, and
the specific location of the site, the approximate time the land application
will occur and the name, address, telephone number and permit number, if
appropriate, of the applier.
(e)
The land applier of sludge shall obtain all information necessary to comply
with the land application requirements of this chapter, apply sludge to the
land in accordance with those requirements, and provide notice and necessary
information to the owner or leaseholder of the land on which the sludge is
applied.
(9)
CERTIFICATION OF SLUDGE QUALITY RECORDS. All certification statements should
follow the format in par. (e).
(a) For
exceptional quality sludge distributed in bulk or bag, the permittee shall
develop and retain the following records for a minimum of 5 years:
1. Documentation that each of the pollutant
concentrations specified in Table 3 in s.
NR 204.07(5)
(c) have not been exceeded.
2. Documentation that the class A pathogen
requirements as prescribed in s.
NR 204.07(6)
(a) and a pre-land application process to
reduce vector attraction as prescribed in s.
NR 204.07(7) (a) to
(i) have been met, and a description of how
each was met.
3. A certification
statement regarding the Class A pathogen requirements in s.
NR 204.07(6)
(a) and one of the vector attraction
reduction requirements in s.
NR 204.07(7) (a) to
(i).
(b) For bulk sludge applied to land which
does not meet the exceptional quality sludge criteria, the permittee shall
develop and maintain the following records indefinitely:
1. Location of the sites used for
application.
2. Number of acres
used for sludge application.
3.
Date on which the sludge was applied.
4. Documentation that the concentrations of
each pollutant listed in Table 1 of s.
NR 204.07(5)
(a) have not been exceeded.
5. The amount of each pollutant listed in
Table 1 of s.
NR 204.07(5)
(a) that was applied. This requirement does
not apply if the sludge is high quality as specified in s.
NR 204.07(5)
(c).
6. Documentation that the pathogen
requirements specified in s.
NR 204.07(6) and the vector attraction
reduction requirements specified in s.
NR 204.07(7) have been met and a
description of how each was met.
7.
The amount of the sludge and the characteristics of the sludge, other than
those listed in subd. 5., that was applied to the site.
8. Certification statements regarding
pathogen control, vector attraction reduction, and management
practices.
9. Documentation as to
whether the cumulative loading rate for any parameter at each site has reached
90% of the cumulative lifetime loading listed in Table 2, unless the sludge is
high quality as specified in s.
NR 204.07(5)
(c).
10. Time of sludge application if injection
or incorporation are the options used for satisfaction of the vector attraction
reduction requirement.
(c) For sludge that is sold or given away in
bag or other container and does not met the pollutant concentrations in Table 3
of s.
NR 204.07(5)
(c), the permittee shall develop and retain
the following records for a minimum of 5 years:
1. Documentation that the pollutant ceiling
concentrations in Table 1 of s.
NR 204.07(5)
(a) have not been exceeded.
2. Documentation that the requirements
specified in s.
NR 204.07(5)
(d) have been satisfied.
3. Documentation that a class A pathogen
requirement specified in s.
NR 204.07(6)
(a) and a pre-land application process to
reduce vector attraction specified in s.
NR 204.07(7) (a) to
(i) have been met and a description of how
each was met.
4. A certification
statement regarding the Class A pathogen requirements in s.
NR 204.07(6)
(a), one of the vector attraction reduction
requirements in s.
NR 204.07(7) (a) to
(i) and the labeling requirements in s.
NR 204.07(5) (d)
2.
(d) The person who land applies sludge shall
develop a certification statement verifying that the management and applicable
operational requirements, and in general, all applicable parts of this chapter
have been adhered to. The statement shall be retained for a minimum of 5
years.
(e) The permittee and land
applier shall develop and retain, as required in this subsection, certification
statements verifying the characteristics and quality of the sludge produced,
adherence to applicable management practices, and in general, all applicable
parts of this chapter. The statement shall be tailored, by each permittee and
land applier, for each applicable requirement. The following is an example of
an acceptable certification statement for pathogen control and vector
attraction reduction:
"I certify under penalty of law, that the information
verifying compliance with the [insert either Class A pathogen requirements in
s.
NR 204.07(6)
(a) or Class B pathogen requirements in s.
NR 204.07(6)
(b)] and the vector attraction reduction
requirement in [insert one of the vector attraction reduction requirements in
s.
NR 204.07(7) (a) to
(k)] has been prepared under my direction
and supervision in accordance with the system designed to ensure that qualified
personnel properly gather and evaluate this information. I am aware that there
are significant penalties for false certification including the possibility of
fine and imprisonment."
