§ 8.13.020. Definitions.

The following words and phrases shall be interpreted as follows:

"Exceptional quality biosolids" means Class A biosolids meeting the pollutant concentrations in 40 CFR 503.13 Table 3 and that have achieved a level of vector attraction reduction required by 40 CFR 503.33. Additionally, Class A biosolids must meet either fecal coliform or Salmonella sp. bacterial limits contained in Alternatives 1 through 6 of 40 CFR 503.32(a) to be exceptional quality. For the purposes of this chapter, exceptional quality biosolids are in bulk form and shall not include compost meeting or exceeding exceptional quality criteria.

"Person" means any individual, firm, association, partnership, political subdivision, government agency, municipality, public or private corporation or any other entity whatsoever.

"Treated sewage sludge" or "biosolids" means treated solid, semi-solid or liquid residues generated during the treatment of sewage in a wastewater treatment facility meeting the 40 CFR Part 503 requirements specified in Section 503.32 for pathogen reduction, Section 503.33 for vector attraction reduction, and Section 503.13, Tables 1 and 3, for pollutant concentrations. These residues include, but are not limited to, scum or solids removed in primary, secondary, or advanced wastewater treatment processes. "Biosolids" as used in this chapter excludes composted and other biosolids products packaged in a bag or container for routine retail sales through regular retail outlets primarily used for landscaping, and excludes those biosolids otherwise disposed of at a regulated landfill. "Biosolids" as used in this chapter also excludes biosolids composted with other organic products such as green waste and sold in bulk form.

(Ord. 3080 § 1 (part), 2006: Ord. 3023 § 1 (part), 2004)

(Ord. No. 3186, § 1, 3-9-10; Ord. No. 3258, § 1, 5-6-14)