PDFWAC 173-308-140
Biosolids sampling and analytical methods.
(1) Sampling. Samples that are collected and analyzed must be representative of the biosolids that are applied to the land.
(2) Analytical methods.
(a) The most current version of the publications listed in this subsection are incorporated by reference. These publications are available for review during normal working hours at the Washington State Department of Ecology headquarters located at 300 Desmond Drive in Olympia, Washington. Copies may be obtained from the standard producer or publisher.
(b) Unless otherwise stipulated by the department, the following methods (or methods in 40 C.F.R. Part 136 or 40 C.F.R. Part 503) must be used to analyze samples of biosolids or sewage sludge.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
Parameter | Analytical Method | ||
Arsenic | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
SW-846 Method 7061 | |||
Cadmium | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7000B | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
Copper | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7000B | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
Lead | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7000B | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
Mercury | SW-846 Method 7470 | ||
SW-846 Method 7471 | |||
Molybdenum | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7000B | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
Nickel | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7000B | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
Selenium | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
SW-846 Method 7741 | |||
Zinc | SW-846 Method 6010 | ||
SW-846 Method 6020 | |||
SW-846 Method 7000B | |||
SW-846 Method 7010 | |||
Fecal Coliform | SM 9221 C or E | ||
SM 9222 D | |||
Appendix F, EPA/625/R-92/013 | |||
EPA 1680 | |||
EPA 1681 | |||
Salmonella Bacteria | SM 9260 D | ||
Appendix G, EPA/625/R-92/013 | |||
EPA 1682 | |||
Helminth Ova | Appendix I, EPA/625/R-92/013 | ||
Enteric Viruses | ASTM Designation: D 4994-89 | ||
Appendix H, EPA/625/R-92/013 | |||
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) | SM Method 4500, Norg B | ||
SM Method 4500, Norg C | |||
Nitrate (as N) | SM Method 4500-NO3 E, F, or H | ||
Nitrite (as N) | SM Method 4500-NO2 B | ||
Ammonia (as N) | SM Method 4500-NH3 B + C, D, E, or G | ||
Organic Nitrogen | Value calculated as TKN minus NH3-N | ||
Total Phosphorus | SM Method 4500-P B + E or F | ||
Total Solids, Fixed Solids, or Volatile Solids | SM Method 2540 G | ||
Volatile Solids Reduction | Appendix C, EPA/625/R-92/013 | ||
Additional Volatile Solids Reduction for Anaerobically Digested Solids | Appendix D (1), EPA/625/R-92/013 | ||
Additional Volatile Solids Reduction for Aerobically Digested Solids | Appendix D (3), EPA/625/R-92/013 | ||
Specific Oxygen Update Rate | SM Method 2710 B | ||
(SOUR) | Appendix D (2), EPA/625/R-92/013 | ||
pH | SW-846 Method 9045D | ||
TCLP | SW-846 Method 1311 | ||
Paint Filter Test | SW-846 Method 9095B | ||
Where: | |||
ASTM | = | "Standard Practice for Recovery of Viruses From Wastewater Sludges," Annual Book of ASTM Standards: Section 11-Water and Environmental Technology, ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1187. | |
EPA/625/R-92/013 | = | "Environmental Regulations and Technology, Control of Pathogens and Vector Attraction in Sewage Sludge (Including Domestic Septage) Under 40 C.F.R. Part 503," | |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Center for Environmental Research Information, Cincinnati, OH 45268. | |||
EPA 1680 | = | USEPA. Method 1680: Fecal Coliforms in Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) by Multiple-Tube Fermentation Using Lauryl-Tryptose Broth (LTB) and EC Medium. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-821-R-06-012. | |
EPA 1681 | = | USEPA. Method 1681: Fecal Coliforms in Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) by Multiple-Tube Fermentation using A-1 Medium. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-821-R-06-013. | |
EPA 1682 | = | USEPA. Method 1682: Salmonella in Sewage Sludge (Biosolids) by Modified Semisolid Rappaport-Vassiliadis (MSRV) Medium. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water, Washington, DC EPA-821-R-06-014. | |
SM | = | "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater," American Public Health Association, 1015 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. | |
SW-846 | = | "Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods," EPA publication SW-846. Available from the National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. | |
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 70.95J and 70.95 RCW. WSR 07-12-010 (Order 06-06), § 173-308-140, filed 5/24/07, effective 6/24/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.95J.020 and 70.95.255. WSR 98-05-101 (Order 97-30), § 173-308-140, filed 2/18/98, effective 3/21/98.]