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Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission Eugene Budget Detail <br /> f <br /> a facility maintenance program to maintain the buildings, treatment structures, and grounds; <br /> and astores unit that purchases and stocks parts and supplies and assists with professional <br /> services contracting. Also included within the Maintenance section's charge are the pump <br /> stations and sewers in the regional and local collection system, and flee facilities and equipment <br /> at the Biosolids Management and Seasonal Industrial Waste Facilities. <br /> BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT <br /> The biological solids (biosolids) produced as a result of the activated sludge treatment of 'i <br /> wastewater is managed by the Residuals Management section of the Wastewater Division. <br /> This section operates the Biosolids Management Facility (BMF) and Biocycle Farm located at <br /> Awbrey Lane in Eugene. Approximately 4,750 dry tons of biosolids are produced annually by <br /> the WPCF. These biosolids are treated using anaerobic digestion, stored in facultative lagoons <br /> (which provide some additional treatment benefits), and then air-dried to reduce. the water <br /> content and facilitate transport. The dried material is ultimately recycled to agricultural land. as <br /> a beneficial fertilizer and soil conditioner. In 2004 the first phase of the Biocycle Farm will <br /> begin operations, beneficially reusing biosolids through irrigation on poplar trees. This section <br /> also manages the Seasonal Industrial Waste (SIW) facility. <br /> INDUSTRIAL SOURCE CONTROL (Pretreatment) and ANALYTICAL SERVICES, <br /> SAMPLING TEAM <br /> The pretreatment program is a regional activity implemented jointly by the cities of Eugene <br /> i <br /> and Springfield. The Industrial Source Control group of the Wastewater Division is charged <br /> <br /> 1 with administering the pretreatment program for the regulation and oversight of wastewaters <br /> discharged to the sanitary collection system by fixed-site industries in Eugene and by mobile <br /> II, waste haulers in the Eugene and Springfield areas. This group is also responsible for ensuring <br /> that these wastes do not damage the collection system, interfere with wastewater treatment <br /> processes, result in the pass-through of harmful pollutants to treated effluent or biosolids, or <br /> threaten worker health or safety. <br /> This responsibility is fulfilled through the use of a permit system for industrial dischargers. <br /> This permit system, common to both Eugene and Springfield, implements necessary limitations . , <br /> on waste characteristics and establishes inspection, monitoring, and reporting requirements for i. <br /> documenting waste quality and quantity controls. The staff is also responsible for locating new <br /> industrial discharges in Eugene and evaluating the impact of new non-residential discharges on <br /> the WPCF. As of January 2005, there were 22 significant industrial users under permit in <br /> Eugene. <br /> The section also has responsibilities related to environmental spill response activities. <br /> The Analytical Services group provides necessary analytical work in support of wastewater <br /> treatment, residuals management, industrial source control, stormwater monitoring, and special <br /> project activities of the Wastewater Division. The laboratory's services include sample <br /> handling and analyses of influent sewage, treated wastewater, biosolids, industrial wastes, <br /> stormwater, and groundwater. Information from the laboratory is used to make treatment ~ , <br /> process control decisions, document compliance with regulatory requirements, demonstrate- <br /> environmental protection, and ensure worker health and safety. <br /> Page 46 FY OS-06 BUDGET AND CIP <br /> <br />