Biosolids: Regulation and PolicyTexas Water Conservation AssociationFall Conference – 2016
Kevin WardGeneral Manager
TRA CRWS Biosolids Background
1996 – 2001 1st contract for land application
2001 – 2011 2nd contract & first extension
Spring 2010 Ellis County Biosolids meeting
2011 – 2016 2nd extension
5/3/13 TCEQ receives Ellis County petition
10/2/14 New rules from TCEQ
11/14 – 10/19 Landfill contract initiated
2/6/16 Landfill terminates agreement
4/2016 –3/2019 REI/land application
Biosolids Disposal
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Projected Year End
2017 Budget$0
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
$9,000,000
$3,876,254.34$4,220,648.54
$4,960,177.68 $5,137,322.98
$5,921,681.00
$7,750,000.00
$8,484,878.00
Biosolids Disposal Expense
Communication Efforts
• Fact sheet – Best Management Practices• Frequently Asked Questions handout• Video – biosolids production, use
• Target audiencesLegislatorsLocal OfficialsLandownersLand-application neighbors, community