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Progress on Permitting of Liquid Waste Haulers

Progress on Permitting of Liquid Waste Haulers . Presentation to AWWU Board of Directors May 1, 2013. What we’ve concluded to date:. “ For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong .” - H.L. Mencken (1880-1956) This is a multi-faceted issue

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Progress on Permitting of Liquid Waste Haulers

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  1. Progress on Permitting of Liquid Waste Haulers Presentation to AWWU Board of Directors May 1, 2013

  2. What we’ve concluded to date: “ For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong.” - H.L. Mencken (1880-1956) • This is a multi-faceted issue • There is no simple answer • This will take time to implement fully

  3. Purposes for a Permit Program are: • Reduce potential for toxins discharge • Ensure 301 (h) variance compliance • Reduce cost for sewer maintenance • Eliminate redundant handling of waste streams • Ensure safe disposal practices • Responsible, environmentally appropriate waste disposal activities within MOA

  4. A multi-faceted issue: • Septage Facilities are built for…… Septage • But today, those sites receive wastes from: FOG Traps, Oil Water Separators (OWS), Car Wash Traps, PortaPotty/Honey Buckets, Street Sweepers, Landfill Leachate, Solvent Traps, Vacuum Excavators (storm drain cleaning, excavations), Septic Tanks, Fire Suppression System waste, ERWWTF screenings, etc., etc., etc. • And securing approval for rates to cover charges has been challenging • Especially with resistant, vocal customer base

  5. Our Septage Team is working the issue: • We’re analyzing our records: • We’re comparing ourselves with other jurisdictions (CH2M Hill analysis) • We’ve notified haulers of of AMC 26.50 Limitations (Pretreatment Ordinance) • Enhancing our Pretreatment staff (to 3 FTE’s) • All liquid waste haulers surveyed, and will be included in new Pretreatment permit program

  6. To-Do’s for our team: • Establish new hours of operation • Provide means for on-site monitoring/data collection/enforcement • Engage customer base • Secure alternate disposal means for unacceptable waste streams • Brief MOA Administration re: program details

  7. To conclude: • This is a multi-faceted issue • There is no simple answer • This will take time to implement fully (Space for Photos sites with signage) (Also need: survey form sent to haulers) (Also need: one sign to be distributed to restaurants re: FOG)…..

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