§391.301. Sludge Transport Design

Sludge shall be transported from the treatment plant to the application site or storage facilities in accordance with the following criteria:

 

a)         Liquid sludge shall be transported in a closed vessel which shall not allow any leakage or spillage on any public road or right of way;

 

b)         Pipelines transporting liquid sludge shall be made of material and joints so as to eliminate leakage or spillage;

 

c)         Open dump trucks may be utilized for transporting dewatered sludge (>15% total solids) if equipped and operated so as to prevent spillage or wind-blown particles.  If the travel distance exceeds 10 miles (one way), the person transporting the sludge shall consider covering or enclosing the vehicle to prevent spillage or wind-blown particles;

 

d)         Sludge transfer or receiving stations shall be designed and constructed to prevent or contain any leakage or spillage of sludge.