Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35 § 391.301

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 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.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 391.301