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Table 1 - Minimum Frequency of Biosolids Analysis (adapted from WAC 173-308-150)
Metric tons per Year
Frequency*
16,535 U.S. tons) once per month (12X per year)
* = after 2 years of analyzing at this frequency, analysis for the pollutant concentrations may be reduced, but it
must not be less than 1X per year
9.3. Frequency of Process Monitoring
Monitoring of the processes used to prepare biosolids that are land applied or sold/given away must be
conducted at a frequency that will ensure that the process met the applicable requirements. This applies
to the pathogen reduction processes in WAC 173-308-170 and the vector attraction reduction processes
in WAC 173-308-180. As an example, Table 2 provides the minimum expectations for monitoring
temperatures for a specific composting process.
Table 2 – Minimum Process Monitoring Requirements for Meeting the Pathogen and Vector
Attraction Reduction Requirements by the Static Aerated Pile Composting Method
Process
Required Process Monitoring*
Pathogen reduction via
WAC 173-308-170(3)(b)(i)(A)
Vector attraction reduction via
WAC 173-308-180(3)
* = applies to each composting pile
9.4. Point of Compliance
Monitor pile temperatures for at least 3 continuous days
Monitor pile temperatures for at least an additional 11 continuous
days (a total of 14 days)
The point of compliance for a sample is the date on which the sample is taken, not the date on which
results are subsequently reported.
You may distribute biosolids based on the most recent analytical results. However, if subsequent results
show that you distributed biosolids that failed to meet the appropriate standards, you will be in
violation of this permit.
9.5. Requirement for Analysis by an Accredited Laboratory
Within 6 months of the effective date of this permit, all required biosolids analyses must be performed
by a laboratory that is accredited by Ecology for the respective method used if an accreditation protocol
for the method exists. Accreditation must be under the “Solids and Chemical Materials” matrix.
9.5.1. Exceptions
The requirement for analysis by an accredited laboratory does not apply to measurements taken for the
purposes of process monitoring or for analyses conducted only for “advisory” or “informational”
purposes.
9.6. Analytical Methods
Unless another method is approved by Ecology, the methods in Table 3 must be used for biosolids
analysis. In addition, the basic preservation and maximum holding times listed in Table 3 must be met.