Sludge Transport Design

Section 391 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.