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