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Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Ch.
9
Department of Environmental Quality – Water Pollution Control
TITLE 18. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

CHAPTER 9. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ARTICLE 1. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS – R18-9-B202. Design Report

GENERAL PROVISIONS R18-9-B203. Engineering Plans and Specifications
R18-9-B204. Treatment Performance Requirements for a New
Section Facility
R18-9-101. Definitions R18-9-B205. Treatment Performance Requirements for an Exist-
R18-9-102. Facilities to which Articles 1, 2, and 3 Do Not Apply ing Facility
R18-9-103. Class Exemptions R18-9-B206. Treatment Performance Requirements for Expansion
R18-9-104. Transition from Notices of Disposal and Groundwa- of a Facility
ter Quality Protection Permitted Facilities
R18-9-105. Permit Continuance ARTICLE 3. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS –
R18-9-106. Determination of Applicability GENERAL PERMITS
R18-9-107. Consolidation of Aquifer Protection Permits
R18-9-108. Public Notice PART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R18-9-109. Public Participation
R18-9-110. Inspections, Violations, and Enforcement Section
R18-9-111. Repealed R18-9-A301. Discharging Under a General Permit
R18-9-112. Repealed R18-9-A302. Point of Compliance
R18-9-113. Repealed R18-9-A303. Renewal of a Discharge Authorization
R18-9-114. Repealed R18-9-A304. Notice of Transfer
R18-9-115. Repealed R18-9-A305. Facility Expansion
R18-9-116. Repealed R18-9-A306. Closure
R18-9-117. Repealed R18-9-A307. Revocation of Coverage Under a General Permit
R18-9-118. Repealed R18-9-A308. Violations and Enforcement For On-site Wastewater
R18-9-119. Repealed Treatment Facilities
R18-9-120. Repealed R18-9-A309. General Provisions for On-site Wastewater Treat-
R18-9-121. Repealed ment Facilities
R18-9-122. Repealed R18-9-A310. Site Investigation for Type 4 On-site Wastewater
R18-9-124. Repealed R18-9-A311. Facility Selection for Type 4 On-site Wastewater
R18-9-126. Repealed R18-9-A312. Facility Design for Type 4 On-site Wastewater
R18-9-128. Repealed R18-9-A313. Facility Installation, Operation, and Maintenance for
R18-9-129. Repealed On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities
R18-9-130. Repealed R18-9-A314. Septic Tank Design, Manufacturing, and Installation
Appendix I. Repealed for On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities
R18-9-A315. Interceptor Design, Manufacturing, and Installation
ARTICLE 2. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS – for On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS R18-9-A316. Transfer of Ownership Inspection for On-site Waste-
water Treatment Facilities
PART A. APPLICATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS R18-9-A317. Nitrogen Management Area
Section PART B. TYPE 1 GENERAL PERMITS
R18-9-A201. Individual Permit Application
R18-9-A202. Technical Requirements Section
R18-9-A203. Financial Requirements R18-9-B301. Type 1 General Permit
R18-9-A204. Contingency Plan
PART C. TYPE 2 GENERAL PERMITS
R18-9-A205. Alert Levels, Discharge Limitations, and AQLs
R18-9-A206. Monitoring Requirements Section
R18-9-A207. Reporting Requirements R18-9-C301. 2.01 General Permit: Drywells That Drain Areas
R18-9-A208. Compliance Schedule Where Hazardous Substances Are Used, Stored,
R18-9-A209. Temporary Cessation, Closure, Post-closure Loaded, or Treated
R18-9-A210. Temporary Individual Permit R18-9-C302. 2.02 General Permit: Intermediate Stockpiles at
R18-9-A211. Permit Amendments Mining Sites
R18-9-A212. Permit Transfer R18-9-C303. 2.03 General Permit: Hydrologic Tracer Studies
R18-9-A213. Permit Suspension, Revocation, Denial, or Termina- R18-9-C304. 2.04 General Permit: Drywells that Drain Areas at
tion Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities Where Motor
R18-9-A214. Requested Coverage Under a General Permit Fuels are Used, Stored, or Loaded
R18-9-C305. 2.05 General Permit: Capacity, Management, Opera-
PART B. BADCT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES tion, and Maintenance of a Sewage Collection Sys-
Section tem
R18-9-B201. General Considerations and Prohibitions R18-9-C306. 2.06 General Permit: Fish Hatchery Discharge to a
Perennial Surface Water
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PART D. TYPE 3 GENERAL PERMITS Table 1. Unit Design Flows

Section ARTICLE 4. NITROGEN MANAGEMENT GENERAL
R18-9-D301. 3.01 General Permit: Lined Impoundments PERMITS
R18-9-D302. 3.02 General Permit: Process Water Discharges from
Water Treatment Facilities Section
R18-9-D303. 3.03 General Permit: Vehicle and Equipment R18-9-401. Definitions
Washes R18-9-402. Nitrogen Management General Permits: Nitrogen
R18-9-D304. 3.04 General Permit: Non-Stormwater Impound- Fertilizers
ments at Mining Sites R18-9-403. Nitrogen Management General Permits: Concen-
R18-9-D305. 3.05 General Permit: Disposal Wetlands trated Animal Feeding Operations
R18-9-D306. 3.06 General Permit: Constructed Wetlands to Treat R18-9-404. Revocation of Coverage under a Nitrogen Manage-
Acid Rock Drainage at Mining Sites ment General Permit
R18-9-D307. 3.07 General Permit: Tertiary Treatment Wetlands
ARTICLE 5. GRAZING BEST MANAGEMENT
PART E. TYPE 4 GENERAL PERMITS PRACTICES
Section Article 5, consisting of Section R18-9-501, made by final
R18-9-E301. 4.01 General Permit: Sewage Collection Systems rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1768, effective April 5, 2001 (Supp. 01-2).
R18-9-E302. 4.02 General Permit: Septic Tank with Disposal by Section
Trench, Bed, Chamber Technology, or Seepage Pit, R18-9-501. Surface Water Quality General Grazing Permit
Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
R18-9-E303. 4.03 General Permit: Composting Toilet, Less Than ARTICLE 6. RECLAIMED WATER CONVEYANCES
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
R18-9-E304. 4.04 General Permit: Pressure Distribution System, Article 6, consisting of Sections R18-9-601 through R18-9-
Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow 603, adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758, effective January
R18-9-E305. 4.05 General Permit: Gravelless Trench, Less than 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow Section
R18-9-E306. 4.06 General Permit: Natural Seal Evapotranspira- R18-9-601. Definitions
tion Bed, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design R18-9-602. Pipeline Conveyances of Reclaimed Water
Flow R18-9-603. Open Water Conveyances of Reclaimed Water
R18-9-E307. 4.07 General Permit: Lined Evapotranspiration Bed,
Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow ARTICLE 7. DIRECT REUSE OF RECLAIMED WATER
R18-9-E308. 4.08 General Permit: Wisconsin Mound, Less Than Article 4 consisting of Sections R9-20-401 through R9-20-407
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow renumbered as Article 7, Sections R18-9-701 through R18-9-707
R18-9-E309. 4.09 General Permit: Engineered Pad System, Less (Supp. 87-3).
Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
R18-9-E310. 4.10 General Permit: Intermittent Sand Filter, Less Article 4 consisting of Sections R9-20-401 through R9-20-407
Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow adopted effective May 24, 1985.
R18-9-E311. 4.11 General Permit: Peat Filter, Less Than 3000 Former Article 4 consisting of Sections R9-20-401 through
Gallons Per Day Design Flow R9-20-408 repealed effective May 24, 1985.
R18-9-E312. 4.12 General Permit: Textile Filter, Less Than 3000 Section
Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-701. Definitions
R18-9-E313. 4.13 General Permit: Denitrifying System Using R18-9-702. Applicability and Standards for Reclaimed Water
Separated Wastewater Streams, Less Than 3000 Classes
Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-703. Transition of Permits
R18-9-E314. 4.14 General Permit: Sewage Vault, Less Than 3000 R18-9-704. General Requirements
Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-705. Reclaimed Water Individual Permit Application
R18-9-E315. 4.15 General Permit: Aerobic System, Less Than R18-9-706. Reclaimed Water Individual Permit General Provisions
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-707. Reclaimed Water Individual Permit Where Indus-
R18-9-E316. 4.16 General Permit: Nitrate-Reactive Media Filter, trial Wastewater Influences the Characteristics of
Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow Reclaimed Water
R18-9-E317. 4.17 General Permit: Cap System, Less Than 3000 R18-9-708. Reusing Reclaimed Water Under a General Permit
Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-709. Reclaimed Water General Permit Renewal and
R18-9-E318. 4.18 General Permit: Constructed Wetland, Less Transfer
Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-710. Reclaimed Water General Permit Revocation
R18-9-E319. 4.19 General Permit: Sand-Lined Trench, Less Than R18-9-711. Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Gray
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow Water
R18-9-E320. 4.20 General Permit: Disinfection Devices, Less R18-9-712. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct
Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow Reuse of Class A+ Reclaimed Water
R18-9-E321. 4.21 General Permit: Surface Disposal, Less Than R18-9-713. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow Reuse of Class A Reclaimed Water
R18-9-E322. 4.22 General Permit: Subsurface Drip Irrigation Dis- R18-9-714. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct
posal, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Reuse of Class B+ Reclaimed Water
Flow R18-9-715. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct
R18-9-E323. 4.23 General Permit: 3000 to Less Than 24,000 Gal- Reuse of Class B Reclaimed Water
lons Per Day Design Flow
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R18-9-716. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct R18-9-B901. Individual Permit Application
Reuse of Class C Reclaimed Water R18-9-B902. Requested Coverage Under a General Permit
R18-9-717. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for a R18-9-B903. Individual Permit Issuance or Denial
Reclaimed Water Blending Facility R18-9-B904. Individual Permit Duration, Reissuance, and Contin-
R18-9-718. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for a uation
Reclaimed Water Agent R18-9-B905. Individual Permit Transfer
R18-9-719. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Gray R18-9-B906. Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, and Ter-
Water mination of Individual Permits
R18-9-720. Enforcement and Penalties R18-9-B907. Individual Permit Variances
ARTICLE 8. REPEALED PART C. GENERAL PERMITS

Article 8, consisting of Sections R18-9-801 through R18-9- Section
819, repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective Decem- R18-9-C901. General Permit Issuance
ber 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). R18-9-C902. Required and Requested Coverage Under an Indi-
Article 3 consisting of Sections R9-8-311 through R9-8-361 vidual Permit
renumbered as Article 8, Sections R18-9-801 through R18-9-819 R18-9-C903. General Permit Duration, Reissuance, and Continua-
(Supp. 87-3). tion
R18-9-C904. Change of Ownership or Operator Under a General
Section Permit
R18-9-801. Repealed R18-9-C905. General Permit Modification and Revocation and
R18-9-802. Repealed Reissuance
R18-9-803. Repealed
R18-9-804. Repealed PART D. ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS AND
R18-9-805. Repealed CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
R18-9-806. Repealed
R18-9-807. Repealed Section
R18-9-808. Repealed R18-9-D901. CAFO Designations
R18-9-809. Repealed R18-9-D902. AZPDES Permit Coverage Requirements
R18-9-810. Repealed R18-9-D903. No Potential To Discharge Determinations for Large
R18-9-811. Repealed CAFOs
R18-9-812. Repealed R18-9-D904. AZPDES Permit Coverage Deadlines
R18-9-813. Repealed R18-9-D905. Closure Requirements
R18-9-814. Repealed
R18-9-815. Repealed ARTICLE 10. ARIZONA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE
R18-9-816. Repealed ELIMINATION SYSTEM – DISPOSAL, USE, AND
R18-9-817. Repealed TRANSPORTATION OF BIOSOLIDS
R18-9-818. Repealed
Article 10, consisting of Sections R18-9-1001 through R18-9-
R18-9-819. Repealed
1014 and Appendix A, recodified from 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 15 at 7
ARTICLE 9. ARIZONA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE A.A.R. 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2).
ELIMINATION SYSTEM Section
R18-9-1001. Definitions
Editor’s Note: The recodification at 7 A.A.R. 2522 described R18-9-1002. Applicability and Prohibitions
below erroneously moved Sections into 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 9. R18-9-1003. General Requirements
Those Sections were actually recodified to 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 10. R18-9-1004. Applicator Registration, Bulk Biosolids
See the Historical Notes for more information (Supp. 01-4). R18-9-1005. Pollutant Concentrations
Article 9, consisting of Sections R18-9-901 through R18-9-914 R18-9-1006. Class A and Class B Pathogen Reduction Require-
and Appendix A, recodified from 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 15 at 7 ments
A.A.R. 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). R18-9-1007. Management Practices and General Requirements
R18-9-1008. Management Practices, Application of Biosolids to
PART A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Reclamation Sites
Section R18-9-1009. Site Restrictions
R18-9-A901. Definitions R18-9-1010. Vector Attraction Reduction
R18-9-A902. AZPDES Permit Transition, Applicability, and R18-9-1011. Transportation
Exclusions R18-9-1012. Self-monitoring
R18-9-A903. Prohibitions R18-9-1013. Recordkeeping
R18-9-A904. Effect of a Permit R18-9-1014. Reporting
R18-9-A905. AZPDES Program Standards R18-9-1015. Inspection
R18-9-A906. General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and Appendix A. Procedures to Determine Annual Biosolids Applica-
New Sources of Pollution tion Rates
R18-9-A907. Public Notice ARTICLE 1. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS -
R18-9-A908. Public Participation, EPA Review, EPA Hearing
GENERAL PROVISIONS
R18-9-A909. Petitions
R18-9-101. Definitions
PART B. INDIVIDUAL PERMITS In addition to the definitions established in A.R.S. § 49-201, the fol-
Section lowing terms apply to Articles 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this Chapter:

1. “Aggregate” means a clean graded hard rock, volcanic tion, and maintenance of the permittee’s sewage collec-
rock, or gravel of uniform size, between 3/4 inch and tion system.
2 1/2 inches in diameter, offering 30 percent or more void 12. “Design capacity” means the volume of a containment
space, washed or prepared to be free of fine materials that feature at a discharging facility that accommodates all
will impair absorption surface performance, and has a permitted flows and meets all Aquifer Protection Permit
hardness value of three or greater on the Moh’s Scale of conditions, including allowances for appropriate peaking
Hardness (can scratch a copper penny). and safety factors to ensure sustained, reliable operation.
2. “Alert level” means a value or criterion established in an 13. “Design flow” means the daily flow rate a facility is
individual permit that serves as an early warning indicat- designed to accommodate on a sustained basis while sat-
ing a potential violation of a permit condition related to isfying all Aquifer Protection Permit discharge limita-
BADCT or the discharge of a pollutant to groundwater. tions and treatment and operational requirements. The
3. “AQL” means an aquifer quality limit and is a permit lim- design flow either incorporates or is used with appropri-
itation set for aquifer water quality measured at the point ate peaking and safety factors to ensure sustained, reli-
of compliance that either represents an Aquifer Water able operation.
Quality Standard or, if an Aquifer Water Quality Standard 14. “Direct reuse site” means an area where reclaimed water
for a pollutant is exceeded in an aquifer at the time of per- is applied or impounded.
mit issuance, represents the ambient water quality for that 15. “Disposal works” means the system for disposing treated
pollutant. wastewater generated by the treatment works of a sewage
4. “Aquifer Protection Permit” means an individual permit treatment facility or on-site wastewater treatment facility,
or a general permit issued under A.R.S. §§ 49-203, by surface or subsurface methods. Disposal works do not
49-241 through 49-252, and Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this include systems for activities regulated under 18 A.A.C.
Chapter. 9, Article 7.
5. “Aquifer Water Quality Standard” means a standard 16. “Drywell” means a well which is a bored, drilled or
established under A.R.S. §§ 49-221 and 49-223. driven shaft or hole whose depth is greater than its width
6. “AZPDES” means the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elim- and is designed and constructed specifically for the dis-
ination System, which is the state program for issuing, posal of storm water. Drywells do not include class 1,
modifying, revoking, reissuing, terminating, monitoring, class 2, class 3 or class 4 injection wells as defined by the
and enforcing permits, and imposing and enforcing pre- Federal Underground Injection Control Program (P.L.
treatment and biosolids requirements under A.R.S. Title 93-523, part C), as amended. A.R.S. § 49-331(3)
49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 and 18 A.A.C. 9, Articles 9 and 17. “Dwelling” means any building, structure, or improve-
10. ment intended for residential use or related activity,
7. “BADCT” means the best available demonstrated control including a house, an apartment unit, a condominium
technology, process, operating method, or other alternative unit, a townhouse, or a mobile or manufactured home that
to achieve the greatest degree of discharge reduction deter- has been constructed or will be constructed on real prop-
mined for a facility by the Director under A.R.S. § 49-243. erty.
8. “Bedroom” means, for the purpose of determining design 18. “Final permit determination” means a written notification
flow for an on-site wastewater treatment facility for a to the applicant of the Director’s final decision whether to
dwelling, any room that has: issue or deny an Individual Aquifer Protection Permit.
a. A floor space of at least 70 square feet in area, 19. “Groundwater Quality Protection Permit” means a permit
excluding closets; issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services or
b A ceiling height of at least 7 feet; the Department before September 27, 1989 that regulates
c. Electrical service and ventilation; the discharge of pollutants that may affect groundwater.
d. A closet or an area where a closet could be con- 20. “Homeowner’s association” means a nonprofit corpora-
structed; tion or unincorporated association of owners created pur-
e. At least one window capable of being opened and suant to a declaration to own and operate portions of a
used for emergency egress; and planned community and which has the power under the
f. A method of entry and exit to the room that allows declaration to assess association members to pay the costs
the room to be considered distinct from other rooms and expenses incurred in the performance of the associa-
in the dwelling and to afford a level of privacy cus- tion’s obligations under the declaration.
tomarily expected for such a room. 21. “Injection well” means a well that receives a discharge
9. “Book net worth” means the net difference between total through pressure injection or gravity flow.
assets and total liabilities. 22. “Intermediate stockpile” means in-process material not
10. “Chamber technology” means a method for dispersing intended for long-term storage that is in transit from one
treated wastewater into soil from an on-site wastewater process to another at a mining site. Intermediate stockpile
treatment facility by one or more manufactured leaching does not include metallic ore concentrate stockpiles or
chambers with an open bottom and louvered, load-bear- feedstocks not originating at the mining site.
ing sidewalls that substitute for an aggregate-filled trench 23. “Land treatment facility” means an operation designed to
described in R18-9-E302. treat and improve the quality of waste, wastewater, or
11. “CMOM Plan” means a Capacity, Management, Opera- both, by placement wholly or in part on the land surface
tions, and Maintenance Plan, which is a written plan that to perform part or all of the treatment. A land treatment
describes the activities a permittee will engage in and facility includes a facility that performs biosolids drying,
actions a permittee will take to ensure that the capacity of processing, or composting, but not land application per-
the sewage collection system, when unobstructed, is suf- formed in compliance with 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 10.
ficient to convey the peak wet weather flow through each 24. “Mining site” means a site assigned one or more of the
reach of sewer, and provides for the management, opera- following primary Standard Industrial Classification
Codes: 10, 12, 14, 32, and 33, and includes noncontigu-

ous properties owned or operated by the same person and 37. “Sewage treatment facility” means a plant or system for
connected by a right-of-way controlled by that person to sewage treatment and disposal, except for an on-site
which the public is not allowed access. wastewater treatment facility, that consists of treatment
25. “Nitrogen Management Area” means an area designated works, disposal works and appurtenant pipelines, con-
by the Director for which the Director prescribes mea- duits, pumping stations, and related subsystems and
sures on an area-wide basis to control sources of nitrogen, devices. A sewage treatment facility does not include
including cumulative discharges from on-site wastewater components of the sewage collection system or the
treatment facilities, that threaten to cause or have caused reclaimed water distribution system.
an exceedance of the Aquifer Water Quality Standard for 38. “Surface impoundment” means a pit, pond, or lagoon
nitrate. with a surface dimension equal to or greater than its
26. “Notice of Disposal” means a document submitted to the depth, and used for the storage, holding, settling, treat-
Arizona Department of Health Services or the Depart- ment, or discharge of liquid pollutants or pollutants con-
ment before September 27, 1989, giving notification of a taining free liquids.
pollutant discharge that may affect groundwater. 39. “Tracer” means a substance, such as a dye or other chem-
27. “On-site wastewater treatment facility” means a conven- ical, used to change the characteristic of water or some
tional septic tank system or alternative system installed at other fluid to detect movement.
a site to treat and dispose of wastewater, predominantly 40. “Tracer study” means a test conducted using a tracer to
of human origin, generated at that site. An on-site waste- measure the flow velocity, hydraulic conductivity, flow
water treatment facility does not include a pre-fabricated, direction, hydrodynamic dispersion, partitioning coeffi-
manufactured treatment works that typically uses an acti- cient, or other property of a hydrologic system.
vated sludge unit process and has a design flow of 3000 41. “Treatment works” means a plant, device, unit process, or
gallons per day or more. other works, regardless of ownership, used for treating,
28. “Operational life” means the designed or planned period stabilizing, or holding municipal or domestic sewage in a
during which a facility remains operational while being sewage treatment facility or on-site wastewater treatment
subject to permit conditions, including closure require- facility.
ments. Operational life does not include post-closure 42. “Typical sewage” means sewage conveyed to an on-site
activities. wastewater treatment facility in which the total sus-
29. “Person” means an individual, employee, officer, manag- pended solids (TSS) content does not exceed 430 mg/l,
ing body, trust, firm, joint stock company, consortium, the five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) does
public or private corporation, including a government not exceed 380 mg/l, the total nitrogen does not exceed
corporation, partnership, association or state, a political 53 mg/l, and the content of oil and grease does not exceed
subdivision of this state, a commission, the United States 75 mg/l.
government or any federal facility, interstate body or 43. “Underground storage facility” means a constructed
other entity. A.R.S. § 49-201(26). For the purposes of underground storage facility or a managed underground
permitting a sewage treatment facility under Article 2 of storage facility. A.R.S. § 45-802.01(21).
this Chapter, person does not include a homeowner’s 44. “Waters of the United States” means:
association. a. All waters that are currently used, were used in the
30. “Pilot project” means a short-term, limited-scale test past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or for-
designed to gain information regarding site conditions, eign commerce, including all waters that are subject
project feasibility, or application of a new technology. to the ebb and flow of the tide;
31. “Process solution” means a pregnant leach solution, bar- b. All interstate waters, including interstate wetlands;
ren solution, raffinate, or other solution uniquely associ- c. All other waters such as intrastate lakes, rivers,
ated with the mining or metals recovery process. streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats,
32. “Residential soil remediation level” means the applicable sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet
predetermined standard established in 18 A.A.C. 7, Arti- meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds the use, deg-
cle 2, Appendix A. radation, or destruction of which would affect or
33. “Seasonal high water table” means the free surface repre- could affect interstate or foreign commerce includ-
senting the highest point of groundwater rise within an ing any waters:
aquifer due to seasonal water table changes over the i. That are or could be used by interstate or for-
course of a year. eign travelers for recreational or other pur-
34. “Setback” means a minimum horizontal distance main- poses;
tained between a feature of a discharging facility and a ii. From which fish or shellfish are or could be
potential point of impact. taken and sold in interstate or foreign com-
35. “Sewage” means untreated wastes from toilets, baths, merce; or
sinks, lavatories, laundries, other plumbing fixtures, and iii. That are used or could be used for industrial
waste pumped from septic tanks in places of human habi- purposes by industries in interstate commerce;
tation, employment, or recreation. Sewage does not d. All impoundments of waters defined as waters of the
include gray water as defined in R18-9-701(4), if the gray United States under this definition;
water is reused according to 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 7. e. Tributaries of waters identified in subsections (a)
36. “Sewage collection system” means a system of pipelines, through (d);
conduits, manholes, pumping stations, force mains, and f. The territorial sea; and
all other structures, devices, and appurtenances that col- g. Wetlands adjacent to waters (other than waters that
lect, contain, and convey sewage from its sources to the are themselves wetlands) identified in subsections
entry of a sewage treatment facility or on-site wastewater (a) through (f).
treatment facility serving sources other than a single-fam-
Historical Note
ily dwelling.
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3).

Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective
January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final
rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12,
2005 (05-3). 2005 (05-3).
R18-9-102. Facilities to which Articles 1, 2, and 3 Do Not R18-9-105. Permit Continuance
Apply A. Continuance.
Articles 1, 2, and 3 do not apply to: 1. Groundwater Quality Protection Permits.
1. A drywell used solely to receive storm runoff and located a. Subject to R18-9-104 and other provisions of this
so that no use, storage, loading, or treating of hazardous Section, a Groundwater Quality Protection Permit
substances occurs in the drainage area; issued before September 27, 1989 is valid according
2. A direct pesticide application in the commercial produc- to the terms of the permit until replaced by an Aqui-
tion of plants and animals subject to the Federal Insecti- fer Protection Permit issued by the Department.
cide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (P.L. 92-516; 86 b. A person who owns or operates a facility to which a
Stat. 975; 7 United States Code 135 et seq., as amended), Groundwater Quality Protection Permit was issued
or A.R.S. §§ 49-301 through 49-309 and applicable rules, is in compliance with Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this
or A.R.S. Title 3, Chapter 2, Article 6 and applicable Chapter and A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3, if
rules. the facility:
i. Meets the conditions of the Groundwater Qual-
Historical Note ity Protection Permit; and
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). ii. Is not causing or contributing to the violation of
Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective any Aquifer Water Quality Standard at a point
January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). of compliance, determined by the criteria in
R18-9-103. Class Exemptions A.R.S. § 49-244.
Class exemptions. In addition to the classes or categories of facili- 2. Notice of Disposal. A person who owns or operates a
ties listed in A.R.S. § 49-250(B), the following classes or categories facility for which a Notice of Disposal was filed before
of facilities are exempt from the Aquifer Protection Permit require- September 27, 1989 complies with Articles 1, 2, and 3 of
ments in Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this Chapter: this Chapter and A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3 if
1. Facilities that treat, store, or dispose of hazardous waste the facility is not causing or contributing to the violation
and have been issued a permit or have interim status, of an Aquifer Water Quality Standard at a point of com-
under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (P.L. pliance, determined by the criteria in A.R.S. § 49-244.
94-580; 90 Stat. 2796; 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq., as 3. Aquifer Protection Permit application submittal. A per-
amended), or have been issued a permit according to the son who did not file a Notice of Disposal and does not
hazardous waste management rules adopted under 18 possess a Groundwater Quality Protection Permit or an
A.A.C. 8, Article 2; Aquifer Protection Permit for an existing facility, but sub-
2. Underground storage tanks that contain a regulated submitted the information required in applicable rules before
stance as defined in A.R.S. § 49-1001; December 27, 1989, is in compliance with Articles 1, 2,
3. Facilities for the disposal of solid waste, as defined in and 3 of this Chapter only if the person submitted an
A.R.S. § 49-701.01, that are located in unincorporated Aquifer Protection Permit application to the Department
areas and receive solid waste from four or fewer house- before January 1, 2001.
holds; B. Applicability. Subsection (A) applies until the Director:
4. Land application of biosolids in compliance with 18 1. Issues an Aquifer Protection Permit for the facility,
A.A.C. 9, Articles 9 and 10. 2. Denies an Aquifer Protection Permit for the facility,
3. Issues a letter of clean closure approval for the facility
Historical Note under A.R.S. § 49-252, or
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- 4. Determines that the person failed to submit an application
tion repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at under R18-9-104.
7 A.A.R. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
Subsection 4 citation corrected to reflect recodification at Historical Note
7 A.A.R. 2522 (Supp. 03-1). Amended by final Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3).
rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, Amended effective November 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Sec-
2005 (05-3). tion repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at
R18-9-104. Transition from Notices of Disposal and Ground- Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effec-
water Quality Protection Permitted Facilities tive November 12, 2005 (05-3).
A person who owns, operates, or operated a facility on or after Jan-
uary 1, 1986 for which a Notice of Disposal was filed or a Ground- R18-9-106. Determination of Applicability
water Quality Protection Permit was issued shall, within 90 days A. A person who engages or who intends to engage in an opera-
from the date on the Director’s notification, submit an application tion or an activity that may result in a discharge regulated
for an Aquifer Protection Permit or a closure plan as specified under Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this Chapter may submit a
under A.R.S. § 49-252. The person shall obtain a permit for contin- request, on a form provided by the Department, that the
ued operation, closure of the facility, or clean closure approval. Department determine the applicability of A.R.S. §§ 49-241
Failure to submit an application or closure plan as required termi- through 49-252 and Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this Chapter to the
nates continuance of the Notice of Disposal or Groundwater Qual- operation or activity.
ity Protection Permit. B. A person requesting a determination of applicability shall pro-
vide the following information and the applicable fee under 18
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Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). 1. The name and location of the operation or activity;

2. The name of any person who is engaging or who pro- 1. The Department shall provide the entities specified in
poses to engage in the operation or activity; subsection (A)(2), with monthly written notification, by
3. A description of the operation or activity; regular mail or electronically, of the following:
4. A description of the volume, chemical composition, and a. Individual permit applications,
characteristics of materials stored, handled, used, or dis- b. Temporary permit applications,
posed of in the operation or activity; and c. Preliminary and final decisions by the Director
5. Any other information required by the Director to make whether to issue or deny an individual or temporary
the determination of applicability. permit,
C. Within 45 days after receipt of a request for a determination of d. Closure plans received under R18-9-A209(B),
applicability, the Director shall notify in writing the person e. Significant permit amendments and “other” permit
making the request that the operation or activity: amendments,
1. Is not subject to the requirements of A.R.S. §§ 49-241 f. Permit revocations, and
through 49-252 and Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this Chapter g. Clean closure approvals.
because the operation or facility does not discharge as 2. Entities.
described under A.R.S. § 49-241; a. Each county department of health, environmental
2. Is not subject to the requirements of A.R.S. §§ 49-241 services department, or comparable department;
through 49-252 and Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this Chapter b. A federal, state, local agency, or council of govern-
because the operation or activity is exempted by A.R.S. § ment, that may be affected by the permit action; and
49-250 or R18-9-103; c. A person who requested, in writing, notification of
3. Is eligible for a general permit under A.R.S. §§ 49- the activities described in subsection (A).
245.01, 49-245.02 or 49-247 or Article 3 of this Chapter, 3. The Department may post the information referenced in
specifying the particular general permit that would apply subsections (A)(1) and (2) on the Department web site:
if the person meets the conditions of the permit; or www.azdeq.gov.
4. Is subject to the permit requirements of A.R.S. §§ 49-241 B. General permits. Public notice requirements do not apply.
through 49-252 and Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this Chapter.
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D. If, after issuing a determination of applicability under this Sec-
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec-
tion, the Director concludes that the determination or the infor-
tion repealed; new Section adopted by final rulemaking at
mation relied upon for a determination is inaccurate, the
Director may modify or withdraw its determination upon writ-
Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effec-
ten notice to the person who requested the determination of
tive November 12, 2005 (05-3).
applicability.
E. If the Director determines that an operation or activity is sub- R18-9-109. Public Participation
ject to the requirements of A.R.S. §§ 49-241 through 49-252, A. Notice of Preliminary Decision.
the person who owns or operates the discharging facility shall, 1. The Department shall publish a Notice of Preliminary
within 90 days from receiving the Director’s written notifica- Decision regarding the issuance or denial of a significant
tion, submit an application for an Aquifer Protection Permit or permit amendment or a final permit determination in one
a closure plan. or more newspapers of general circulation where the
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Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). 2. The Department shall accept written comments from the
Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective public before a significant permit amendment or a final
January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final permit determination is made.
rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 3. The written public comment period begins on the publi-
2005 (05-3). cation date of the Notice of Preliminary Decision and
extends for 30 calendar days.
R18-9-107. Consolidation of Aquifer Protection Permits B. Public hearing.
A. The Director may consolidate any number of individual per- 1. The Department shall provide notice and conduct a public
mits or the coverage for any facility authorized to discharge hearing to address a Notice of Preliminary Decision
under a general permit into a single individual permit, if: regarding a significant permit amendment or final permit
1. The facilities are part of the same project or operation and determination if:
are located in a contiguous geographic area, or a. Significant public interest in a public hearing exists,
2. The facilities are part of an area under the jurisdiction of a or
single political subdivision. b. Significant issues or information has been brought to
B. All applicable individual permit requirements established in the attention of the Department that has not been
Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter apply to the consolidation of considered previously in the permitting process.
Aquifer Protection Permits. 2. If, after publication of the Notice of Preliminary Deci-
sion, the Department determines that a public hearing is
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necessary, the Department shall schedule a public hearing
and publish the Notice of Preliminary Decision at least
once, in one or more newspapers of general circulation
where the facility is located.
3. The Department shall accept written public comment
until the close of the hearing record as specified by the
R18-9-108. Public Notice person presiding at the public hearing.
A. Individual permits. C. The Department shall respond in writing to all comments sub-
mitted during the formal public comment period.

D. At the same time the Department notifies a permittee of a sig- R18-9-116. Repealed
nificant permit amendment or an applicant of the final permit
determination, the Department shall send, through regular mail Historical Note
or electronically, a notice of the amendment or determination Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec-
and the summary of response to comments to any person who tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
submitted comments or attended a public hearing on the sig- tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
nificant permit amendment or final permit determination. R18-9-117. Repealed
E. General permits. Public participation requirements do not
apply. Historical Note
Historical Note tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
7 A.A.R. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). R18-9-118. Repealed
Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effec- Historical Note
tive November 12, 2005 (05-3). Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec-
R18-9-110. Inspections, Violations, and Enforcement tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
A. The Department shall conduct an inspection of a permitted tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
facility as specified under A.R.S. § 41-1009. R18-9-119. Repealed
B. Except as provided in R18-9-A308, a person who owns or
operates a facility contrary to a provision of Articles 1, 2, and Historical Note
3 of this Chapter, violates a condition of an Aquifer Protection Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec-
Permit, or violates a condition of a Groundwater Quality Pro- tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
tection Permit continued under R18-9-105(A)(1) is subject to tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
the enforcement actions established under A.R.S. Title 49, R18-9-120. Repealed
Chapter 2, Article 4.
Historical Note
Historical Note Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3).
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- Repealed effective July 14, 1998 (Supp. 98-3).
7 A.A.R. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). R18-9-121. Repealed
Historical Note
R18-9-111. Repealed tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
Historical Note
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- R18-9-122. Repealed
tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
Historical Note
R18-9-112. Repealed tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-
Historical Note
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- R18-9-123. Repealed
Historical Note
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3).
R18-9-113. Repealed Repealed effective November 15, 1996 (Supp. 96-4).
Historical Note R18-9-124. Repealed
Historical Note
R18-9-114. Repealed tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
Historical Note
R18-9-115. Repealed tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
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R18-9-127. Repealed a. The applicant shall ensure that the cost estimates are
derived by an engineer, controller, or accountant
Historical Note using competitive bids, construction plan take-off’s,
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- specifications, operating history for similar facili-
tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec- ties, or other appropriate sources, as applicable.
tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). b. The following cost estimates that are representative
R18-9-128. Repealed of regional fair market costs:
i. The cost of closure estimate under R18-9-
Historical Note A209(B)(2), consistent with the closure plan or
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). strategy submitted under R18-9-A202(A)(10);
Repealed effective November 12, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). ii. The estimated cost of post-closure monitoring
R18-9-129. Repealed and maintenance under R18-9-A209(C), con-
sistent with the post-closure plan or strategy
Historical Note submitted under R18-9-A202(A)(10); and
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- iii. For a sewage treatment facility or utility subject
tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec- to Title 40 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the
tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). operation and maintenance costs of those ele-
R18-9-130. Repealed ments of the facility used to make the demon-
stration under A.R.S. § 49-243(B);
Historical Note 6. For a sewage treatment facility:
Adopted effective September 27, 1989 (Supp. 89-3). Sec- a. Documentation that the sewage treatment facility or
tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec- expansion conforms with the Certified Areawide
tive January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Water Quality Management Plan and the Facility
Appendix I. Repealed Plan, and
b. The additional information required in R18-9-B202
Historical Note and R18-9-B203;
Appendix I repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, 7. Certification in writing that the information submitted in
effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). the application is true and accurate to the best of the
applicant’s knowledge; and
ARTICLE 2. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS - 8. The applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS C. Special provision for an underground storage facility as
defined in A.R.S. § 45-802.01(21). A person applying for an
PART A. APPLICATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS individual permit for an underground storage facility shall sub-
R18-9-A201. Individual Permit Application mit the information described in R18-9-A201 through R18-9-
A203, except for the BADCT information specified in R18-9-
A. An individual permit application covers one or more of the fol-
A202(A)(5).
lowing categories:
1. Upon receipt of the application, the Department shall pro-
1. Drywell,
cess the application in coordination with the underground
2. Industrial,
storage facility permit process administered by the
3. Mining,
Department of Water Resources.
4. Wastewater,
2. The Department shall advise the Department of Water
5. Solid waste disposal, or
Resources of each permit application received.
6. Land treatment facility.
D. Pre-application conference. Upon request of the applicant, the
B. An applicant for an individual permit shall provide the Depart-
Department shall schedule and hold a pre-application confer-
ment with:
ence with the applicant to discuss any requirements in Articles
1. The following information on an application form:
1 and 2 of this Chapter.
a. The name and mailing address of the applicant;
E. Draft permit. The Department shall provide the applicant with
b. The name and mailing address of the owner of the
a draft of the individual permit before publication of the
facility;
Notice of Preliminary Decision specified in R18-9-109.
c. The name and mailing address of the operator of the
F. Permit duration. Except for a temporary permit, an individual
facility;
permit is valid for the operational life of the facility and any
d. The legal description, including latitude and longi-
period during which the facility is subject to a post-closure
tude, of the location of the facility;
plan under R18-9-A209(C).
e. The expected operational life of the facility; and
G. Permit issuance or denial.
f. The permit number for any other federal or state
1. The Director shall issue an individual permit, based upon
environmental permit issued to the applicant for that
the information obtained by or made available to the
facility or site.
Department, if the Director determines that the applicant
2. A copy of the certificate of disclosure required by A.R.S.
will comply with A.R.S. §§ 49-241 through 49-252 and
§ 49-109;
Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter.
3. Evidence that the facility complies with applicable
2. The Director shall provide the applicant with written noti-
municipal or county zoning ordinances, codes, and regu-
fication of the final decision to issue or deny the permit
lations;
within the overall licensing time-frame requirements
4. Two copies of the technical information required in R18-
under 18 A.A.C. 1, Article 5, Table 10 and the following:
9-A202(A);
a. The applicant’s right to appeal the final permit deter-
5. Cost estimates for facility construction, operation, main-
mination, including the number of days the applicant
tenance, closure, and post-closure as follows.
has to file a protest and the name and telephone

number of the Department contact person who can iii. The justification for selection or rejection of
answer questions regarding the appeals process; each alternative;
b. If the permit is denied under R18-9-A213(B), the b. An evaluation of each alternative discharge control
reason for the denial with reference to the statute or technology relative to the amount of discharge
rule on which the denial is based; and reduction achievable, site-specific hydrologic and
c. The applicant’s right to request an informal settle- geologic characteristics, other environmental
ment conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.03(A) impacts, and water conservation or augmentation;
and 41-1092.06. c. For a new facility, an industry-wide evaluation of
the economic impact of implementation of each
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alternative discharge control technology;
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
d. For an existing facility, a statement reflecting the
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
consideration of factors listed in A.R.S. §
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
49-243(B)(1)(a) through (h);
12, 2005 (05-3).
e. A sewage treatment facility meeting the BADCT
R18-9-A202. Technical Requirements requirements under Article 2, Part B of this Chapter
A. Except as specified in R18-9-A201(C)(1), an applicant shall, satisfies the requirements under subsections
as required under R18-9-A201(B)(4), submit the following (A)(5)(a) through (d).
technical information as attachments to the individual permit 6. Proposed points of compliance for the facility based on
application: A.R.S. § 49-244. An applicant shall demonstrate that:
1. A topographic map, or other appropriate map approved a. The facility will not cause or contribute to a viola-
by the Department, of the facility location and contiguous tion of an Aquifer Water Quality Standard at the pro-
land area showing the known use of adjacent properties, posed point of compliance; or
all known water well locations found within one-half b. If an Aquifer Water Quality Standard for a pollutant
mile of the facility, and a description of well construction is exceeded in an aquifer at the time of permit issu-
details and well uses, if available; ance, no additional degradation of the aquifer rela-
2. A facility site plan showing all known property lines, tive to that pollutant and determined at the proposed
structures, water wells, injection wells, drywells and their point of compliance will occur as a result of the dis-
uses, topography, and the location of points of discharge. charge from the proposed facility. In this case, the
The facility site plan shall include all known borings. If applicant shall submit an Ambient Groundwater
the Department determines that borings are numerous, Monitoring Report that includes:
the applicant shall satisfy this requirement with a narra- i. Data from eight or more rounds of ambient
tive description of the number and location of the groundwater samples collected to represent
borings; groundwater quality at the proposed points of
3. The facility design documents indicating proposed or compliance, and
as-built design details and proposed or as-built configura- ii. An AQL proposal for each pollutant that
tion of basins, ponds, waste storage areas, drainage diver- exceeds an Aquifer Water Quality Standard;
sion features, or other engineered elements of the facility 7. A contingency plan that meets the requirements of R18-
affecting discharge. When formal as-built plan submittals 9-A204;
are not available, the applicant shall provide documenta- 8. A hydrogeologic study that defines the discharge impact
tion sufficient to allow evaluation of those elements of area for the expected duration of the facility. The Depart-
the facility affecting discharge, following the demonstra- ment may allow the applicant to submit an abbreviated
tion requirements of A.R.S. § 49-243(B). An applicant hydrogeologic study or, if warranted, no hydrogeologic
seeking an Aquifer Protection Permit for a sewage treat- study, based upon the quantity and characteristics of the
ment facility satisfies the requirements of this subsection pollutants discharged, the methods of disposal, and the
by submitting the documents required in R18-9-B202 and site conditions. The applicant may include information
R18-9-B203; from a previous study of the affected area to meet a
4. A summary of the known past facility discharge activities requirement of the hydrogeologic study, if the previous
and the proposed facility discharge activities indicating study accurately represents current hydrogeologic condi-
all of the following: tions.
a. The chemical, biological, and physical characteris- a. The hydrogeologic study shall demonstrate:
tics of the discharge; i. That the facility will not cause or contribute to
b. The rate, volume, and frequency of the discharge for a violation of an Aquifer Water Quality Stan-
each facility; and dard at the applicable point of compliance; or
c. The location of the discharge and a map outlining ii. If an Aquifer Water Quality Standard for a pol-
the pollutant management area described in A.R.S. § lutant is exceeded in an aquifer at the time of
49-244(1); permit issuance, that no additional degradation
5. A description of the BADCT employed in the facility, of the aquifer relative to that pollutant and
including: determined at the applicable point of compli-
a. A statement of the technology, processes, operating ance will occur as a result of the discharge from
methods, or other alternatives proposed to meet the the proposed facility;
requirements of A.R.S. § 49-243(B), (G), or (P), as b. Based on the quantity and characteristics of pollut-
applicable. The statement shall describe: ants discharged, methods of disposal, and site condi-
i. The alternative discharge control measures tions, the Department may require the applicant to
considered, provide:
ii. The technical and economic advantages and i. A description of the surface and subsurface
disadvantages of each alternative, and geology, including a description of all borings;

ii. The location of any perennial, intermittent, or 1. “Book net worth” means the net difference between total
ephemeral surface water bodies; assets and total liabilities.
iii. The characteristics of the aquifer and geologic 2. “Face amount” means the total amount the insurer is obli-
units with limited permeability, including gated to pay under the policy.
depth, hydraulic conductivity, and transmissiv- 3. “Net working capital” means current assets minus current
ity; liabilities.
iv. The rate, volume, and direction of surface 4. “Substantial business relationship” means a pattern of
water and groundwater flow, including hydro- recent or ongoing business transactions to the extent that
graphs, if available, and equipotential maps; a guaranty contract issued incident to that relationship is
v. The precise location or estimate of the location valid and enforceable.
of the 100-year flood plain and an assessment 5. “Tangible net worth” means an owner or operator’s book
of the 100-year flood surface flow and potential net worth, plus subordinated debts, less goodwill, patent
impacts on the facility; rights, royalties, and assets and receivables due from
vi. Documentation of the existing quality of the affiliates or shareholders.
water in the aquifers underlying the site, B. Financial demonstration. A person applying for an individual
including, where available, the method of anal- permit shall demonstrate financial capability to construct,
ysis, quality assurance, and quality control pro- operate, close, and ensure proper post-closure care of the facil-
cedures associated with the documentation; ity in compliance with A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3;
vii. Documentation of the extent and degree of any Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter; and the conditions of the indi-
known soil contamination at the site; vidual permit. The applicant shall:
viii. An assessment of the potential of the discharge 1. Submit a letter signed by the chief financial officer stat-
to cause the leaching of pollutants from surface ing that the applicant is financially capable of meeting the
soils or vadose materials; costs described in R18-9-A201(B)(5);
ix. For an underground water storage facility, an 2. For a state or federal agency, county, city, town, or other
assessment of the potential of the discharge to local governmental entity, submit a statement specifying
cause the leaching of pollutants from surface the details of the financial arrangements used to meet the
soils or vadose materials or cause the migration estimated closure and post-closure costs submitted under
of contaminated groundwater; R18-9-A201(B)(5), including any other details that dem-
x. Any changes in the water quality expected onstrate how the applicant is financially capable of meet-
because of the discharge; ing the costs described in R18-9-A201(B)(5);
xi. A description of any expected changes in the 3. For other than a state or federal agency, county, city,
elevation or flow directions of the groundwater town, or other local governmental entity, submit the
expected to be caused by the facility; information required for at least one of the financial
xii. A map of the facility’s discharge impact area; assurance mechanisms listed in subsection (C) that covers
or the closure and post-closure costs submitted under R18-
xiii. The criteria and methodologies used to deter- 9-A201(B)(5), including:
mine the discharge impact area. a. The selected financial mechanism or mechanisms;
9. A detailed proposal indicating the alert levels, discharge b. The amount covered by each financial mechanism;
limitations, monitoring requirements, compliance sched- c. The institution or company that is responsible for
ules, and temporary cessation or plans that the applicant each financial mechanism used in the demonstra-
will use to satisfy the requirements of A.R.S. Title 49, tion; and
Chapter 2, Article 3, and Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter; d. Any other details that demonstrate how the applicant
10. Closure and post-closure strategies or plans; and is financially capable of meeting the costs described
11. Any other relevant information required by the Depart- in R18-9-A201(B)(5); and
ment to determine whether to issue a permit. 4. For a facility subject to R18-9-A201(B)(5)(b)(iii) and not
B. An applicant shall demonstrate the ability to maintain the tech- owned by a state or federal agency, county, city, town, or
nical capability necessary to carry out the terms of the individ- other local governmental entity, submit evidence of
ual permit, including a demonstration that a certified operator financial arrangements to cover the operation and mainte-
will operate the facility if a certified operator is required under nance costs described in R18-9-A201(B)(5).
18 A.A.C. 5. The applicant shall make the demonstration by C. Financial assurance mechanisms. The applicant may use any
submitting the following information for each person princi- of the following mechanisms to cover the financial assurance
pally responsible for designing, constructing, or operating the obligation under R18-9-A201(B)(5):
facility: 1. Financial test for self-assurance. If an applicant uses a
1. Pertinent licenses or certifications held by the person; financial test for self-assurance, the applicant shall not
2. Professional training relevant to the design, construction, consolidate the financial statement with a parent or sib-
or operation of the facility; and ling company. The applicant shall make the demonstra-
3. Work experience relevant to the design, construction, or tion in either subsection (C)(1)(a) or (b) and submit the
operation of the facility. information required in subsection (C)(1)(c):
a. The applicant may demonstrate:
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i. One of the following:
(1) A ratio of total liabilities to net worth less
than 2.0 and a ratio of current assets to
current liabilities greater than 1.5;
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(2) A ratio of total liabilities to net worth less
R18-9-A203. Financial Requirements than 2.0 and a ratio of the sum of net
A. Definitions. annual income plus depreciation, deple-

tion, and amortization to total liabilities a. The applicant submits to the Director one or more
greater than 0.1; or certificates of deposit made payable to or assigned to
(3) A ratio of the sum of net annual income the Department to cover the applicant’s financial
plus depreciation, depletion, and amortiza- assurance obligation or a pro-rata amount if used
tion to total liabilities greater than 0.1 and with another financial assurance mechanism;
a ratio of current assets to current liabili- b. The certificate of deposit is insured by the Federal
ties greater than 1.5; Deposit Insurance Corporation and is automatically
ii. The net working capital and tangible net worth renewable;
of the applicant each are at least six times the c. The bank assigns the certificate of deposit to the Ari-
closure cost estimate; and zona Department of Environmental Quality;
iii. The applicant has assets in the U.S. of at least d. Only the Department has access to the certificate of
90 percent of total assets or six times the clo- deposit; and
sure and post-closure cost estimate; or e. Interest accrues to the permittee during the period
b. The applicant may demonstrate: the applicant gives the certificate as financial assur-
i. The applicant’s senior unsecured debt has a ance, unless the interest is required to satisfy the
current investment-grade rating as issued by requirements in R18-9-A201(B)(5).
Moody’s Investor Service, Inc.; Standard and 4. Trust fund. The applicant may use a trust fund if the fol-
Poor’s Corporation; or Fitch Ratings; lowing conditions are met:
ii. The tangible net worth of the applicant is at a. The trust fund names the Arizona Department of
least six times the closure cost estimate; and Environmental Quality as beneficiary, and
iii. The applicant has assets in the U.S. of at least b. The trust is initially funded in an amount at least
90 percent of total assets or six times the clo- equal to:
sure and post-closure cost estimate; and i. The cost estimate of the closure plan or strategy
c. The applicant shall submit: submitted under R18-9-A201(B)(5),
i. A letter signed by the applicant’s chief financial ii. The amount specified in a compliance schedule
officer that identifies the criterion specified in approved in the permit, or
subsection (C)(1)(a) or (b) and used by the iii. A pro-rata amount if used with another finan-
applicant to satisfy the financial assurance cial assurance mechanism.
requirements of this Section, an explanation of 5. Letter of credit. The applicant may use a letter of credit if
how the applicant meets the criterion, and certi- the following conditions are met:
fication of the letter’s accuracy, and a. The financial institution issuing the letter is regu-
ii. A statement from an independent certified pub- lated and examined by a federal or state agency;
lic accountant verifying that the demonstration b. The letter of credit is irrevocable and issued for at
submitted under subsection (C)(1)(c)(i) is accu- least one year in an amount equal to the cost esti-
rate based on a review of the applicant’s finan- mate submitted under R18-9-A201(B)(5) or a pro-
cial statements for the latest completed fiscal rata amount if used with another financial assurance
year or more recent financial data and no mechanism. The letter of credit provides that the
adjustment to the financial statement is neces- expiration date is automatically extended for a
sary. period of at least one year unless the issuing institu-
2. Performance surety bond. The applicant may use a per- tion has canceled the letter of credit by sending
formance surety bond if the following conditions are met: notice of cancellation by certified mail to the permit-
a. The company providing the performance bond is tee and to the Director 90 days in advance of cancel-
listed as an acceptable surety on federal bonds in lation or expiration. The permittee shall provide
Circular 570 of the U.S. Department of the Treasury; alternate financial assurance within 60 days of
b. The bond provides for performance of all the cov- receiving the notice of expiration or cancellation;
ered items listed in R18-9-A201(B)(5) by the surety, c. The financial institution names the Arizona Depart-
or by payment into a standby trust fund of an amount ment of Environmental Quality as beneficiary for
equal to the penal amount if the permittee fails to the letter of credit; and
perform the required activities; d. The letter is prepared by the financial institution and
c. The penal amount of the bond is at least equal to the identifies the letter of credit issue date, expiration
amount of the cost estimate developed in R18-9- date, dollar sum of the credit, the name and address
A201(B)(5) if the bond is the only method used to of the Department as the beneficiary, and the name
satisfy the requirements of this Section or a pro-rata and address of the applicant as the permittee.
amount if used with another financial assurance 6. Insurance policy. The applicant may use an insurance
mechanism; policy if the following conditions are met:
d. The surety bond names the Arizona Department of a. The insurance is effective before signature of the
Environmental Quality as beneficiary; permit or substitution of insurance for other extant
e. The original surety bond is submitted to the Direc- financial assurance instruments posted with the
tor; Director;
f. Under the terms of the bond, the surety is liable on b. The insurer is authorized to transact the business of
the bond obligation when the permittee fails to per- insurance in the state and has an AM BEST Rating
form as guaranteed by the bond; and of at least a B+ or the equivalent;
g. The surety payments under the terms of the bond are c. The permittee submits a copy of the insurance policy
deposited directly into the Standby Trust Fund. to the Department;
3. Certificate of deposit. The applicant may use a certificate d. The insurance policy guarantees that funds are avail-
of deposit if the following conditions are met: able to pay costs as submitted under R18-9-

A201(B)(5) without a deductible. The policy also released by the Director or replaced by another
guarantees that once cleanup steps begin that the financial assurance mechanism listed under
insurer will pay out funds to the Director or other subsection (C);
entity designated by the Director up to an amount vi. The guarantee provides that, if the permittee
equal to the face amount of the policy; fails to perform closure or post-closure care of
e. The policy guarantees that while closure and post- a facility covered by the guarantee, the guaran-
closure activities are conducted the insurer will pay tor shall perform or pay a third party to perform
out funds to the Director or other entity designated closure or post-closure care, as required by the
by the Director up to an amount equal to the face permit, or establish a fully funded trust fund as
amount of the policy; specified under subsection (C)(4) in the name
f. The insurance policy is issued for a face amount at of the owner or operator; and
least equal to the current cost estimate submitted to vii. The guarantor names the Arizona Department
the Director for performance of all items listed in of Environmental Quality as beneficiary of the
R18-9-A201(B)(5) or a pro-rata amount if used with guarantee.
another financial assurance mechanism. Actual pay- b. Guarantee reporting. The guarantor shall notify or
ments by the insurer will not change the face submit a report to the Department within 30 days of:
amount, although the insurer’s future liability is i. An increase in financial responsibility during
reduced by the amount of the payments, during the the fiscal year that affects the guarantor’s abil-
policy period; ity to meet the financial demonstration;
g. The insurance policy names the Arizona Department ii. Receiving an adverse auditor’s notice, opinion,
of Environmental Quality as additional insured; or qualification; or
h. The policy contains a provision allowing assignment iii. Receiving a Department notification requesting
of the policy to a successor permittee. The transfer an update of the guarantor’s financial condi-
of the policy is conditional upon consent of the tion.
insurer and the Department; and 9. An applicant may use a financial assurance mechanism
i. The insurance policy provides that the insurer does not listed in subsection (C)(1) through (8) if approved by
not cancel, terminate, or fail to renew the policy the Director.
except for failure to pay the premium. The automatic D. Loss of coverage. If the Director believes that a permittee will
renewal of the policy, at a minimum, provides the lose financial capability under subsection (C), the permittee
insured with a renewal option at the face amount of shall, within 30 days from the date of receipt of the Director’s
the expiring policy. If the permittee fails to pay the request, submit evidence that the financial demonstration
premium, the insurer may cancel the policy by send- under subsection (B) is being met or provide an alternative
ing notice of cancellation by certified mail to the financial assurance mechanism.
permittee and to the Director 90 days in advance of E. Financial assurance mechanism substitution. A permittee may
the cancellation. If the insurer cancels the policy, the substitute one financial assurance mechanism for another if the
permittee shall provide alternate financial assurance substitution is approved by the Director through an amend-
within 60 days of receiving the notice of cancella- ment under subsection (F).
tion. F. Permit amendment. The permittee shall apply for an amend-
7. Cash deposit. The applicant may use a cash deposit if the ment to the individual permit if the permittee changes a finan-
cash is deposited with the Department to cover the financial assurance mechanism or if the permittee’s revision of the
cial assurance obligation under R18-9-A201(B)(5). closure strategy results in an increase in the estimated cost
8. Guarantees. under R18-9-A201(B)(5). If a permittee seeks to amend a per-
a. The applicant may use guarantees to cover the finan- mit under R18-9-A211(B), the permittee shall submit a finan-
cial assurance obligation under R18-9-A201(B)(5) if cial capability demonstration for all facilities covered by the
the following conditions are met: amended individual permit with the permit amendment
i. The applicant submits to the Department an request.
affidavit certifying that the guarantee arrange- G. Previous financial demonstration. If an applicant shows that
ment is valid under all applicable federal and the financial assurance demonstration required under this Sec-
state laws. If the applicant is a corporation, the tion is covered within a financial demonstration already made
applicant shall include a certified copy of the to a governmental agency and the Department has access to
corporate resolution authorizing the corpora- that information, the applicant is not required to resubmit the
tion to enter into an agreement to guarantee the information. The applicant shall certify that the current finan-
permittee’s financial assurance obligation; cial condition is equal to or better than the condition reflected
ii. The applicant submits to the Department docu- in the financial demonstration provided to the other govern-
mentation that explains the substantial business mental agency. This provision does not apply to a demonstra-
relationship between the guarantor and the per- tion required under subsection (F).
mittee; H. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain the financial capa-
iii. The applicant demonstrates that the guarantor bility for the duration of the permit and report as specified in
meets conditions of the financial mechanism the permit.
listed in subsection (C)(1). For purposes of
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applying the criteria in subsection (C)(1) to a
guarantor, substitute “guarantor” for the term
“applicant” as used in subsection (C)(1);
iv. The guarantee is governed by and complies
12, 2005 (05-3).
with state law;
v. The guarantee continues in full force until

R18-9-A204. Contingency Plan endangerment to public health or the environment arises;

A. An individual permit shall specify a contingency plan that and
defines the actions to be taken if a discharge results in any of 5. A general description of the procedures, personnel, and
the following: equipment proposed to mitigate unauthorized discharges.
1. A violation of an Aquifer Water Quality Standard or an E. A permittee may amend a contingency plan required by the
AQL, Federal Water Pollution Control Act (P.L. 92-500; 86 Stat.
2. A violation of a discharge limitation, 816; 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq., as amended), or the Resource
3. A violation of any other permit condition, Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (P.L. 94-580; 90 Stat.
4. An alert level is exceeded, or 2796; 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq., as amended), to meet the
5. An imminent and substantial endangerment to the public requirements of this Section and submit it to the Department
health or the environment. for approval instead of a separate aquifer protection contin-
B. The contingency plan may include one or more of the follow- gency plan.
ing actions if a discharge results in any of the conditions F. A permittee shall maintain at least one copy of the contingency
described in subsection (A): plan required by the individual permit at the location where
1. Verification sampling; day-to-day decisions regarding the operation of the facility are
2. Notification to downstream or downgradient users who made. A permittee shall advise all employees responsible for
may be directly affected by the discharge; the operation of the facility of the location of the contingency
3. Further monitoring that may include increased frequency, plan.
additional constituents, or additional monitoring loca- G. A permittee shall promptly revise the contingency plan upon
tions; any change to the information contained in the plan.
4. Inspection, testing, operation, or maintenance of dis- Historical Note
charge control features at the facility; New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
5. Evaluation of the effectiveness of discharge control tech- 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
nology at the facility that may include technology final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
upgrades; 12, 2005 (05-3).
6. Evaluation of pretreatment for sewage treatment facili-
ties; R18-9-A205. Alert Levels, Discharge Limitations, and AQLs
7. Preparation of a hydrogeologic study to assess the extent A. Alert levels.
of soil, surface water, or aquifer impact; 1. If the Department prescribes an alert level in an individ-
8. Corrective action that includes any of the following mea- ual permit, the Department shall base the alert level on
sures: the site-specific conditions described by the applicant in
a. Control of the source of an unauthorized discharge, the application submitted under R18-9-A201(A)(2) or
b. Soil cleanup, other information available to the Department.
c. Cleanup of affected surface waters, 2. The Department may specify an alert level based on a
d. Cleanup of affected parts of the aquifer, or pollutant that indicates the potential appearance of
e. Mitigation measures to limit the impact of pollutants another pollutant.
on existing uses of the aquifer. 3. The Department may specify the measurement of an alert
C. A permittee shall not take a corrective action proposed under level at a location appropriate for the discharge activity,
subsection (B)(8) unless the action is approved by the Depart- considering the physical, chemical, and biological char-
ment. acteristics of the discharge, the particular treatment pro-
1. Emergency response provisions and corrective actions cess, and the site-specific conditions.
specifically identified in the contingency plan submitted B. Discharge limitations. If the Department prescribes discharge
with a permit application are subject to approval by the limitations in an individual permit, the Department shall base
Department during the application review process. the discharge limitations on the considerations described in
2. The permittee may propose to the Department a correc- A.R.S. § 49-243.
tive action other than those already identified in the con- C. AQLs. The Department may prescribe an AQL in an individ-
tingency plan if a discharge results in any of the ual permit to ensure that the facility continues to meet the cri-
conditions identified in subsection (A). teria under A.R.S. § 49-243(B)(2) or (3).
3. The Department shall approve the proposed corrective 1. If the concentration of a pollutant in the aquifer does not
action if the corrective action provides a plan and expedi- exceed the Aquifer Water Quality Standard, the Depart-
ent time-frame to return the facility to compliance with ment shall set the AQL at the Aquifer Water Quality
the facility’s permit conditions, A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter Standard.
2, and Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter. 2. If the concentration of a pollutant in the aquifer exceeds
4. The Director may incorporate corrective actions into an the Aquifer Water Quality Standard, the Department shall
Aquifer Protection Permit. set the AQL higher than the Aquifer Water Quality Stan-
D. A contingency plan shall contain emergency response provi- dard.
sions to address an imminent and substantial endangerment to
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public health or the environment including:
1. Twenty-four hour emergency response measures;
2. The name of an emergency response coordinator respon-
sible for implementing the contingency plan;
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3. Immediate notification to the Department regarding any
emergency response measure taken; R18-9-A206. Monitoring Requirements
4. A list of people to contact, including names, addresses, A. Monitoring.
and telephone numbers if an imminent and substantial 1. The Department shall determine whether monitoring is
required to assure compliance with Aquifer Protection

Permit conditions and with the applicable Aquifer Water 4. Any monitoring activity or other information that indi-
Quality Standards established under A.R.S. §§ 49-221, cates that a pollutant is expected to cause a violation of an
49-223, 49-241 through 49-244, and 49-250 through 49- Aquifer Water Quality Standard; and
252. 5. Any malfunction or failure of a pollution control device
2. If monitoring is required, the Director shall specify to the or other equipment or process.
permittee: C. A permittee shall notify the Department within five days after
a. The type and method of monitoring; the occurrence of any of the following:
b. The frequency of monitoring; 1. The permittee’s filing of bankruptcy, or
c. Any requirements for the installation, use, or main- 2. The entry of any order or judgment not issued by the
tenance of monitoring equipment; and Director against the permittee for the enforcement of any
d. The intervals at which the permittee reports the federal or state environmental protection statute or rule.
monitoring results to the Department. D. The Director shall specify the format for submitting results
B. Recordkeeping. from monitoring conducted under R18-9-A206.
1. A permittee shall make a monitoring record for each sam-
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ple taken as required by the individual permit consisting
of all of the following:
a. The date, time, and exact place of a sampling and the
name of each individual who performed the sam-
12, 2005 (05-3).
pling;
b. The procedures used to collect the sample; R18-9-A208. Compliance Schedule
c. The date sample analysis was completed; A. A permittee shall follow the compliance schedule established
d. The name of each individual or laboratory perform- in the individual permit.
ing the analysis; 1. If a compliance schedule provides that an action is
e. The analytical techniques or methods used to per- required more than one year after the date of permit issu-
form the sampling and analysis; ance, the schedule shall establish interim requirements
f. The chain of custody records; and and dates for their achievement.
g. Any field notes relating to the information described 2. If the time necessary for completion of an interim
in subsections (B)(1)(a) through (f). requirement is more than one year and is not readily
2. A permittee shall make a monitoring record for each mea- divisible into stages for completion, the permit shall con-
surement made, as required by the individual permit, contain interim dates for submission of reports on progress
sisting of all of the following: toward completion of the interim requirements and shall
a. The date, time, and exact place of the measurement indicate a projected completion date.
and the name of each individual who performed the 3. Unless otherwise specified in the permit, within 30 days
measurement; after the applicable date specified in a compliance sched-
b. The procedures used to make the measurement; and ule, a permittee shall submit to the Department a report
c. Any field notes relating to the information described documenting that the required action was taken within the
in subsections (B)(2)(a) and (b). time specified.
3. A permittee shall maintain monitoring records for at least 4. After reviewing the compliance schedule activity the
10 years after the date of the sample or measurement, Director may amend the Aquifer Protection Permit, based
unless the Department specifies a shorter time period in on changed circumstances relating to the required action.
the permit. B. The Department shall consider all of the following factors
Historical Note when setting the compliance schedule requirements:
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1. The character and impact of the discharge,
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by 2. The nature of construction or activity required by the per-
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November mit,
12, 2005 (05-3). 3. The number of persons affected or potentially affected by
the discharge,
R18-9-A207. Reporting Requirements 4. The current state of treatment technology, and
A. A permittee shall notify the Department within five days after 5. The age of the facility.
becoming aware of a violation of a permit condition or that an C. For a new facility, the Department shall not defer to a compli-
alert level was exceeded. The permittee shall inform the ance schedule any requirement necessary to satisfy the criteria
Department whether the contingency plan described in R18-9- under A.R.S. § 49-243(B).
A204 was implemented.
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B. In addition to the requirements in subsection (A), a permittee
shall submit a written report to the Department within 30 days
after the permittee becomes aware of a violation of a permit
condition. The report shall contain:
12, 2005 (05-3).
1. A description of the violation and its cause;
2. The period of violation, including exact date and time, if R18-9-A209. Temporary Cessation, Closure, Post-closure
known, and the anticipated time period the violation is A. Temporary cessation.
expected to continue; 1. A permittee shall notify the Department before a cessa-
3. Any action taken or planned to mitigate the effects of the tion of operations at the facility of at least 60 days dura-
violation or to eliminate or prevent recurrence of the vio- tion.
lation; 2. The permittee shall implement any condition specified in
the individual permit for the temporary cessation.

3. If the permit does not specify any temporary cessation e. A schedule for implementation of the closure plan
condition, the permittee shall, prior to implementation, and submission of a post-closure plan if clean clo-
submit the proposed temporary cessation plan for Depart- sure is not achieved; and
ment approval. f. For an implemented closure plan, a summary report
B. Closure. of the results of site investigation performed during
1. Before providing notice under subsection (B)(2), a person closure activities, including confirmation and verifi-
may request that the Director review a site investigation cation sampling.
plan for a facility under subsection (B)(3)(a) or the results 4. Within 60 days of receipt of a complete closure plan, the
of a site investigation at a facility to determine compli- Department shall determine whether the closure plan
ance with this subsection and A.R.S. § 49-252. achieves clean closure.
2. A person shall notify the Department of the person’s a. If the implemented complete closure plan achieves
intent to cease operations without resuming an activity clean closure, the Director shall:
for which the facility was designed or operated. i. If the facility is not covered by an Aquifer Pro-
3. The person shall submit a closure plan for Director tection Permit, send the person a letter of
approval within 90 days following the notification of approval; or
intent to cease operations with the applicable fee estab- ii. If the facility is covered by an Aquifer Protec-
lished in 18 A.A.C. 14. A complete closure plan shall tion Permit, send the person a Permit Release
include: Notice issued under subsection (C)(2)(c).
a. A site investigation plan that includes a summary of b. If the implemented complete closure plan did not
relevant site studies already conducted and a pro- achieve clean closure, the person shall submit a
posed scope of work for any additional site investi- post-closure plan under subsection (C) and the fol-
gation necessary to identify: lowing documents within 90 days from the date on
i. The lateral and vertical extent of contamination the Department’s notice or as specified under A.R.S.
in soils and groundwater, using applicable stan- § 49-252(E):
dards; i. An application for an individual permit, or
ii. The approximate quantity and chemical, bio- ii. A request to amend a current individual permit
logical, and physical characteristics of each to address closure activities and post-closure
waste, contaminated water, or contaminated monitoring and maintenance at the facility.
soil proposed for removal from the facility; C. Post-closure. A person shall describe post-closure monitoring
iii. The approximate quantity and chemical, bio- and maintenance activities in an application for a permit or an
logical, and physical characteristics of each amendment to an individual permit and submit it to the
waste, contaminated water, or contaminated Department for approval.
soil that will remain at the facility; and 1. The application shall include:
iv. Information regarding site conditions related to a. The duration of post-closure care;
pollutant fate and transport that may influence b. The monitoring procedures proposed by the permit-
the scope of sampling necessary to characterize tee, including monitoring frequency, type, and loca-
the site for closure; tion;
b. A summary describing the results of a site investiga- c. A description of the operating and maintenance pro-
tion and any other information used to identify: cedures proposed for maintaining aquifer quality
i. The lateral and vertical extent of soil and protection devices, such as liners, treatment systems,
groundwater contamination, using applicable pump-back systems, surface water and stormwater
standards, and the analytical results that sup- management systems, and monitoring wells;
port the determination; d. A schedule and description of physical inspections
ii. The approximate quantity and chemical, bio- proposed at the facility following closure;
logical, and physical characteristics of each e. An estimate of the cost of post-closure maintenance
material scheduled for removal; and monitoring;
iii. The destination of the materials and documen- f. A description of limitations on future land or water
tation that the destination is approved to accept uses, or both, at the facility site as a result of facility
the materials; operations; and
iv. The approximate quantity and chemical, bio- g. The applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14.
logical, and physical characteristics of each 2. The Director shall include the post-closure plan submit-
material that remains at the facility; and ted under subsection (C)(1) in the individual permit or
v. Any other relevant information the Department permit amendment.
determines is necessary; a. The permittee shall provide the Department written
c. A closure design that identifies: notice that a closure plan or a post-closure plan was
i. The method used, if any, to treat any material fully implemented within 30 calendar days of imple-
remaining at the facility; mentation of the plan. The notice shall include a
ii. The method used to control the discharge of summary report confirming the closure design and
pollutants from the facility; describing the results of sampling performed during
iii. Any limitation on future land or water uses cre- closure activities and post-closure activities, if any,
ated as a result of the facility’s operations or to demonstrate the level of cleanup achieved.
closure activities and a Declaration of Environ- b. The Director may, upon receipt of the notice, inspect
mental Use Restriction according to A.R.S. § the facility to ensure that the closure plan has been
49-152, if necessary; and fully implemented.
iv. The methods used to secure the facility;
d. An estimate of the cost of closure;

c. The Director shall issue a Permit Release Notice if treatment facility;

the permittee satisfies all closure and post-closure b. An increase in design flow of a sewage treatment
requirements. facility as follows:
Historical Note Increase in
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. Permitted Design Flow Design Flow
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by 500,000 gallons per day or less 10%
12, 2005 (05-3). Greater than 500,000 gallons 6%
per day but less than or equal to
R18-9-A210. Temporary Individual Permit five million gallons per day
A. A person may apply for a temporary individual permit for
Greater than five million gal- 4%
either of the following:
lons per day but less than or
1. A pilot project to develop data for an Aquifer Protection
equal to 50 million gallons per
Permit application for the full-scale project, or
day
2. A facility with a discharge lasting no more than six
months. Greater than 50 million gallons 2%
B. The applicant shall submit a preliminary application contain- per day
ing the information required in R18-9-A201(B)(1).
C. The Department shall, based on the preliminary application c. Discharge of an additional pollutant not allowed by
and in consultation with the applicant, determine and provide a facility’s original individual permit. The Director
the applicant notice of any additional information in R18-9- may consider the addition of a pollutant with a
A201(B) that is necessary to complete the application. chemical composition substantially similar to a pol-
D. Public participation. lutant the permit currently allows by making an
1. If the Director issues a temporary individual permit, the “other” amendment to the individual permit as pre-
Director shall postpone the public participation require- scribed in subsection (D);
ments under R18-9-109. d. For any pollutant not addressed in a facility’s indi-
2. The Director shall not postpone notification of the oppor- vidual permit, any increase that brings the level of
tunity for public participation for more than 30 days from the pollutant to within 80 percent or more of a
the date on the temporary individual permit. numeric Aquifer Water Quality Standard at the point
3. The Director may amend or revoke the temporary indi- of compliance; or
vidual permit after consideration of public comments. e. An increase in the concentration in the discharge of
4. The Director shall not issue a public notice or hold a pub- a pollutant listed under A.R.S. § 49-243(I);
lic hearing if a temporary individual permit is renewed 3. Based upon available information, the facility can no
without change. longer demonstrate that its discharge will comply with
5. The Director shall follow the public participation require- A.R.S. § 49-243(B)(2) or (3);
ments under R18-9-109 when making a significant 4. The permittee requests and the Department agrees to less
amendment to a temporary individual permit. stringent monitoring that reduces the frequency in moni-
E. A temporary individual permit expires after one year unless it toring or reporting or reduces the number of pollutants
is renewed. The Director may renew a temporary individual monitored, and the permittee demonstrates that the
permit no more than one time. changes will not affect the permittee’s ability to remain in
compliance with Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter;
Historical Note 5. It is necessary to change the designation of a point of
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. compliance;
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by 6. It is necessary to update BADCT for a facility that was
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November issued an individual permit and was not constructed
12, 2005 (05-3). within five years of permit issuance;
R18-9-A211. Permit Amendments 7. The permittee requests and the Department agrees to less
stringent discharge limitations when the permittee dem-
A. The Director may amend an individual permit based upon a
onstrates that the changes will not affect the permittee’s
request or upon the Director’s initiative.
ability to remain in compliance with Articles 1 and 2 of
1. A permittee shall submit a request for permit amendment
this Chapter;
in writing on a form provided by the Department with the
8. It is necessary to make an addition to or a substantial
applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14, explaining the
change in closure requirements or to provide for post-clo-
facts and reasons justifying the request.
sure maintenance and monitoring; or
2. The Department shall process amendment requests fol-
9. Material and substantial alterations or additions to a per-
lowing the licensing time-frames established under 18
mitted facility, including a change in disposal method,
A.A.C. 1, Article 5, Table 10.
justify a change in permit conditions.
3. An amended permit supersedes the previous permit upon
C. Minor permit amendment. The Director shall make a minor
the effective date of the amendment.
amendment to an individual permit to:
B. Significant permit amendment. The Director shall make a sig-
1. Correct a typographical error;
nificant amendment to an individual permit if:
2. Change nontechnical administrative information, exclud-
1. Part or all of an existing facility becomes a new facility
ing a permit transfer;
under A.R.S. § 49-201;
3. Correct minor technical errors, such as errors in calcula-
2. A physical change in a permitted facility or a change in
tion, locational information, citations of law, and citations
its method of operation results in:
of construction specifications;
a. An increase of 10 percent or more in the permitted
4. Increase the frequency of monitoring or reporting, or to
volume of pollutants discharged, except a sewage
revise a laboratory method;

5. Make a discharge limitation more stringent; 4. The approved discharge control technology is not operat-
6. Make a change in a recordkeeping retention requirement; ing properly due to circumstances beyond the control of
or the owner or operator.
7. Insert calculated alert levels, AQLs, or other permit limits
Historical Note
into a permit based on monitoring subsequent to permit
issuance, if a requirement to establish the levels or limits
and the method for calculation of the levels or limits was
established in the original permit.
12, 2005 (05-3).
D. “Other” permit amendment.
1. The Director may make an “other” amendment to an indi- R18-9-A212. Permit Transfer
vidual permit if the amendment is not a significant or A. The person subject to the continuance requirements under
minor permit amendment prescribed in this Section, R18-9-105(A)(1), (2), or (3) shall notify the Department by
based on an evaluation of the information relevant to the certified mail within 15 days following a change of ownership.
amendment. The notice shall include:
2. Examples of an “other” amendment to an individual per- 1. The name of the person transferring the facility;
mit include: 2. The name of the new owner or operator;
a. A change in a construction requirement, treatment 3. The name and location of the facility;
method, or operational practice, if the alteration 4. The written agreement between the person transferring
complies with the requirements of Articles 1 and 2 the facility and the new owner or operator indicating a
of this Chapter and provides equal or better perfor- specific date for transfer of all permit responsibility, cov-
mance; erage, and liability;
b. A change in an interim or final compliance date in a 5. A signed declaration by the new owner or operator that
compliance schedule, if the Director determines just the new owner or operator has reviewed the permit and
cause exists for changing the date; agrees to the terms of the permit, including fee obliga-
c. A change in the permittee’s financial assurance tions under A.R.S. § 49-242; and
mechanism under R18-9-A203(C); 6. The applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14.
d. A permit transfer under R18-9-A212; B. A permittee may request that the Department transfer an indi-
e. The replacement of monitoring equipment, includ- vidual permit to a new owner or operator.
ing a well, if the replacement results in equal or 1. The new owner or operator shall:
greater monitoring effectiveness; a. Notify the Department by certified mail within 15
f. Any increase in the volume of pollutants discharged days after the change of ownership and include a
that is less than that described in subsection written agreement between the previous and new
(B)(2)(a) or (b); owner indicating a specific date for transfer of all
g. An adjustment of the permit to conform to rule or permit responsibility, coverage, and liability;
statutory provisions; b. Submit the applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C.
h. A calculation of an alert level, AQL, or other permit 14;
limit based on monitoring subsequent to permit issu- c. Demonstrate the technical and financial capability
ance; necessary to fully carry out the terms of the permit
i. An addition of a point of compliance monitor well; according to R18-9-A202 and R18-9-A203;
j. A combination of two or more permits at the same d. Submit a signed statement that the new owner or
site as specified under R18-9-107; operator has reviewed the permit and agrees to the
k. An adjustment or incorporation of monitoring terms of the permit; and
requirements to ensure Reclaimed Water Quality e. Provide the Department with a copy of the Certifi-
Standards developed under 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3 cate of Disclosure if required by A.R.S. § 49-109.
are met; or 2. If the Director amends the individual permit for the trans-
l. A change in a contingency plan resulting in equal or fer, the new permittee is responsible for all conditions of
more efficient responsiveness. the permit.
E. The public notice and public participation requirements of C. A permittee shall comply with all permit conditions until the
R18-9-108 and R18-9-109 apply to a significant amendment. Director transfers the permit, regardless of whether the permit-
The public notice requirements apply to an “other” amend- tee has sold or disposed of the facility.
ment. A minor amendment does not require a public notice or
public participation. Historical Note
F. The Director shall not amend or reissue a permit to allow use New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
of a discharge control technology that provides a lesser degree 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
of pollutant discharge reduction than the BADCT established final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
in the individual Aquifer Protection Permit previously issued 12, 2005 (05-3).
for a facility, unless: R18-9-A213. Permit Suspension, Revocation, Denial, or Termi-
1. The industrial classification of the facility has changed so nation
that a new assessment of BADCT is appropriate, A. The Director may, after notice and opportunity for hearing,
2. The pollutant load has decreased or the pollutant compo- suspend or revoke an individual permit or a continuance under
sition has changed significantly to warrant a new assess- R18-9-105(A)(1), (2), or (3) for any of the following:
ment of the BADCT, 1. A permittee failed to comply with any applicable provi-
3. The Director approves a corrective or contingency action sion of A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3; Articles 1
that necessitates a change in the treatment technology, or and 2 of this Chapter; or any permit condition;

2. A permittee misrepresented or omitted a fact, informa- PART B. BADCT FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITIES
tion, or data related to an Aquifer Protection Permit appli-
cation or permit condition; R18-9-B201. General Considerations and Prohibitions
3. The Director determines that a permitted activity is caus- A. Applicability. The requirements in this Article apply to all
ing or will cause a violation of an Aquifer Water Quality sewage treatment facilities, including expansions of existing
Standard at a point of compliance; sewage treatment facilities, that treat wastewater containing
4. A permitted discharge is causing or will cause imminent sewage, unless the discharge is authorized by a general permit
and substantial endangerment to public health or the envi- under Article 3 of this Chapter.
ronment; B. The Director may specify alert levels, discharge limitations,
5. A permittee failed to maintain the financial capability design specifications, and operation and maintenance require-
under R18-9-A203(B); or ments in the permit that are based upon information provided
6. A permittee failed to construct a facility within five years by the applicant and that meet the requirements under A.R.S. §
of permit issuance and: 49-243(B)(1).
a. It is necessary to update BADCT for the facility, and C. The permittee shall ensure that a sewage treatment facility is
b. The Department has not issued an amended permit operated by a person certified under 18 A.A.C. 5, Article 1, for
under R18-9-A211(B)(6). the grade of the facility.
B. The Director may deny an individual permit if the Director D. Operation and maintenance.
determines upon completion of the application process that the 1. The owner or operator shall maintain, at the sewage treat-
applicant has: ment facility, an operation and maintenance manual for
1. Failed or refused to correct a deficiency in the permit the facility and shall update the manual as needed.
application; 2. The owner or operator shall use the operation and mainte-
2. Failed to demonstrate that the facility and the operation nance manual to guide facility operations to ensure com-
will comply with the requirements of A.R.S. §§ 49-241 pliance with the terms of the Aquifer Protection Permit
through 49-252 and Articles 1 and 2 of this Chapter. The and to prevent any environmental nuisance described
Director shall base this determination on: under A.R.S. § 49-141(A).
a. The information submitted in the Aquifer Protection 3. The Director may specify adherence to any operation or
Permit application, maintenance requirement as an Aquifer Protection Permit
b. Any information submitted to the Department fol- condition to ensure that the terms of the Aquifer Protec-
lowing a public hearing, or tion Permit are met.
c. Any relevant information that is developed or 4. The owner or operator shall make the operation and
acquired by the Department; or maintenance manual available to the Department upon
3. Provided false or misleading information. request.
C. The Director shall terminate an individual permit if each facil- E. A person shall not create or maintain a connection between
ity covered under the individual permit: any part of a sewage treatment facility and a potable water
1. Has closed and the Director issued a Permit Release supply so that sewage or wastewater contaminates a potable or
Notice under R18-9-A209(C)(2)(c) or R18-9- public water supply.
A209(B)(3)(a)(ii) for the closed facility, or F. A person shall not bypass or release sewage or partially treated
2. Is covered under another Aquifer Protection Permit. sewage that has not completed the treatment process from a
sewage treatment facility.
Historical Note G. Reclaimed water dispensed to a direct reuse site from a sewage
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. treatment facility is regulated under Reclaimed Water Quality
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by Standards in 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3.
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November H. The preparation, transport, or land application of any biosolids
12, 2005 (05-3). generated by a sewage treatment facility is regulated under 18
R18-9-A214. Requested Coverage Under a General Permit A.A.C. 9, Article 10.
A. If a person who applied for or was issued an individual permit I. The owner or operator of a sewage treatment facility that is a
qualifies to operate a facility under a general permit estab- new facility or undergoing a major modification shall provide
lished in Article 3 of this Chapter, the person may request that setbacks established in the following table. Setbacks are mea-
the individual permit be terminated and replaced by the gen- sured from the treatment and disposal components within the
eral permit. The person shall submit the Notice of Intent to sewage treatment facility to the nearest property line of an
Discharge under R18-9-A301(B) with the appropriate fee adjacent dwelling, workplace, or private property. If an owner
established in 18 A.A.C. 14. or operator cannot meet a setback for a facility undergoing a
B. The individual permit is valid and enforceable with respect to major modification that incorporates full noise, odor, and aes-
a discharge from each facility until the Director determines thetic controls, the owner or operator shall not further
that the discharge from each facility is covered under a general encroach into setback distances existing before the major mod-
permit. ification except as allowed in subsection (I)(2).
C. The owner or operator operating under a general permit shall
comply with all applicable general permit requirements in
Article 3 of this Chapter.
Historical Note
New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R.
4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).

5. A description of key maintenance activities and a descrip-

Sewage Treatment Facility No Noise, Full Noise, tion of contingency and emergency operation for the
Design Flow Odor, or Odor, and facility;
(gallons per day) Aesthetic Aesthetic 6. A description of construction management controls;
Controls Controls 7. A description of the facility startup plan, including pre-
(feet) (feet) operational testing, expected treated wastewater charac-
3000 to less than 24,000 250 25 teristics and monitoring requirements during startup,
expected time-frame for meeting performance require-
24,000 to less than 100,000 350 50 ments specified in R18-9-B204, and any other special
100,000 to less than 500,000 500 100 startup condition that may merit consideration in the indi-
500,000 to less than 1,000,000 750 250 vidual permit;
1,000,000 or greater 1000 350 8. A site diagram depicting compliance with the setback
requirements established in R18-9-B201(I) for the facility
1. Full noise, odor, and aesthetic controls means that: at design flow, and for each phase if the applicant pro-
a. Noise due to the sewage treatment facility does not poses expansion of the facility in phases;
exceed 50 decibels at the facility property boundary 9. The following flow information in gallons per day for the
on the A network of a sound level meter or a level proposed sewage treatment facility. If the application pro-
established in a local noise ordinance, poses expansion of the facility in phases, the following
b. All odor-producing components of the sewage treat- flow information for each phase:
ment facility are fully enclosed, a. The design flow of the sewage treatment facility.
c. Odor scrubbers or other odor-control devices are The design flow is the average daily flow over a cal-
installed on all vents, and endar year calculated as the sum of all influent flows
d. Fencing aesthetically matched to the area surround- to the facility based on Table 1, Unit Design Flows,
ing the facility. unless a different basis for determining influent
2. The owner or operator of a sewage treatment facility flows is approved by the Department;
undergoing a major modification may decrease setbacks b. The maximum day. The maximum day is the great-
if: est daily total flow that occurs over a 24-hour period
a. Allowed by local ordinance; or within an annual cycle of flow variations;
b. Setback waivers are obtained from affected property c. The maximum month. The maximum month is the
owners in which the property owner acknowledges average daily flow of the month with the greatest
awareness of the established setbacks, basic design total flow within the annual cycle of flow variations;
of the sewage treatment facility, and the potential for d. The peak hour. The peak hour is the greatest total
noise and odor. flow during one hour, expressed in gallons per day,
J. The owner or operator of a sewage treatment facility shall not within the annual cycle of flow variations;
operate the facility so that it emits an offensive odor on a per- e. The minimum day. The minimum day is the least
sistent basis beyond the setback distances specified in subsec- daily total flow that occurs over a 24-hour period
tion (I). within the annual cycle of flow variations;
f. The minimum month. The minimum month is the
Historical Note average daily flow of the month with the least total
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. flow within the annual cycle of flow variations; and
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by g. The minimum hour. The minimum hour is the least
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November total flow during one hour, expressed in gallons per
12, 2005 (05-3). day, within the annual cycle of flow variations; and
R18-9-B202. Design Report 10. Specifications for pipe, standby power source, and water
A. A person applying for an individual permit shall submit a and sewer line separation.
design report signed, dated, and sealed by an Arizona-regis- B. The Department may inspect an applicant’s facility without
tered professional engineer. The design report shall include the notice to ensure that construction conforms to the design
following information: report.
1. Wastewater characterization, including quantity, quality, Historical Note
seasonality, and impact of increased flows as the facility New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
reaches design flow; 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
2. The proposed method of disposal, including solids man- final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
agement; 12, 2005 (05-3).
3. A description of the treatment unit processes and contain-
ment structures, including diagrams and calculations that R18-9-B203. Engineering Plans and Specifications
demonstrate that the design meets BADCT requirements A. A person applying for an individual permit for a sewage treat-
and will achieve treatment levels specified in R18-9- ment facility with a design flow under one million gallons per
B204 through R18-9-B206, as applicable, for all flow day, shall submit engineering plans and specifications to the
conditions indicated in subsection (A)(9). If soil aquifer Department. The Director may waive this requirement if the
treatment or other aspects of site conditions are used to Director previously approved engineering plans and specifica-
meet BADCT requirements, the applicant shall document tions submitted by the same owner or operator for a sewage
performance of the site in the design report or the hydro- treatment facility with a design flow of more than one million
geologic report; gallons per day.
4. A description of planned normal operation; B. A person applying for an individual permit for a sewage treat-
ment facility with a design flow of one million gallons per day
or greater shall submit engineering plans and specifications if,

upon review of the design report required in R18-9-B202, the day average), or carbonaceous biochemical oxygen
Department finds that: demand (CBOD5) less than 25 mg/l (30-day aver-
1. The design report fails to provide sufficient detail to age) or 40 mg/l (seven-day average);
determine adequacy of the proposed sewage treatment b. Total suspended solids (TSS) less than 30 mg/l (30-
facility design; day average) and 45 mg/l (seven-day average);
2. The described design is innovative and does not reflect c. pH maintained between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units;
treatment technologies generally accepted within the and
industry; d. A removal efficiency of 85 percent for BOD5,
3. The Department’s calculations of removal efficiencies CBOD5, and TSS;
based on the design report show that the treatment facility 2. Secondary treatment by waste stabilization ponds is not
cannot achieve treatment performance requirements; considered BADCT unless an applicant demonstrates to
4. The design report does not demonstrate: the Department that site-specific hydrologic and geologic
a. Protection from physical damage due to a 100-year characteristics and other environmental factors are suffi-
flood, cient to justify secondary treatment by waste stabilization
b. Ability to continuously operate during a 25-year ponds;
flood, or 3. Total nitrogen in the treated wastewater is less than 10
c. Provision for a standby power source; mg/l (five-month rolling geometric mean). If an applicant
5. The design report shows inconsistency in sizing or com- demonstrates, using appropriate monitoring that soil
patibility between two or more unit process components aquifer treatment will produce a total nitrogen concentra-
of the sewage treatment facility; tion less than 10 mg/l in wastewater that percolates to
6. The designer of the facility has: groundwater, the Department may approve soil aquifer
a. Designed a sewage treatment facility of at least a treatment for removal of total nitrogen as an alternative to
similar size on less than three previous occasions, meeting the performance requirement of 10 mg/l at the
b. Designed a sewage treatment facility that has been outfall;
the subject of a Director enforcement action due to 4. Pathogen removal.
the facility design, or a. For a sewage treatment facility with a design flow of
c. Been found by the Board of Technical Registration less than 250,000 gallons per day at a site where the
to have violated a provision in A.R.S. Title 32, depth to the seasonally high groundwater table is
Chapter 1; greater than 20 feet and there is no karstic or frac-
7. The permittee seeks to expand its sewage treatment facil- tured bedrock at the surface:
ity and the Department believes that the facility will i. The concentration of fecal coliform organisms
require upgrades to the design not described and evalu- in four of the wastewater samples collected
ated in the design report to meet the treatment perfor- during the week is less than 200 cfu/100 ml or
mance requirements; or the concentration of E. coli bacteria in four of
8. The construction does not conform to the design report if the wastewater samples collected during the
the sewage treatment facility has already been con- week is less than 126 cfu/100 ml, based on a
structed. sampling frequency of seven daily samples per
C. The Department shall review engineering plans and specifica- week;
tions upon request by an applicant seeking a permit for a sew- ii. The single sample maximum concentration of
age treatment facility, regardless of its flow. fecal coliform organisms in a wastewater sam-
D. The Department may inspect an applicant’s facility without ple is not greater than 800 cfu/100 ml or the
notice to ensure that construction generally conforms to engi- single sample maximum concentration of E.
neering plans and specifications, as applicable. coli bacteria in a wastewater sample is not
E. Before discharging under a permit, the permittee shall submit greater than 504 cfu/100 ml; and
an Engineer’s Certificate of Completion signed, dated, and iii. An owner or operator of a facility may request
sealed by an Arizona-registered professional engineer in a for- a reduction in the monitoring frequency
mat approved by the Department, that confirms that the facil- required in subsection (B)(4)(a)(i) if equipment
ity is constructed according to the Department-approved is installed to continuously monitor an alterna-
design report or plans and specifications, as applicable. tive indicator parameter and the owner or oper-
ator demonstrates that the continuous
Historical Note
monitoring will ensure reliable production of
wastewater that meets the numeric concentra-
tion levels in subsections (B)(4)(a)(i) and (ii) at
the discharge point;
12, 2005 (05-3).
b. For any other sewage treatment facility:
R18-9-B204. Treatment Performance Requirements for a New i. No fecal coliform organisms or no E. coli bac-
Facility teria are detected in four of the wastewater
A. Definition. “Week” means a seven-day period starting on Sun- samples collected during the week, based on a
day and ending on the following Saturday. sampling frequency of seven daily samples per
B. An owner or operator of a new sewage treatment facility shall week;
ensure that the facility meets the following performance ii. The single sample maximum concentration of
requirements upon release of the treated wastewater at the out- fecal coliform organisms in a wastewater sam-
fall: ple is not greater than 23 cfu/100 ml or the sin-
1. Secondary treatment levels. gle sample maximum concentration of E. coli is
a. Five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) less not greater than 15 cfu/100 ml;
than 30 mg/l (30-day average) and 45 mg/l (seven- iii. An owner or operator may request a reduction

in the monitoring frequency required in subsec- E. If the request specified in subsection (D) involves treatment or
tion (B)(4)(b)(i) if equipment is installed to disposal works that are a demonstration, experimental, or pilot
continuously monitor an alternative indicator project, the Director may issue an individual permit that places
parameter and the owner or operator demon- greater reliance on monitoring to ensure operational capability.
strates that the continuous monitoring will
Historical Note
ensure reliable production of wastewater that
meets the numeric concentration levels in sub-
sections (B)(4)(b)(i) or (ii) at the discharge
point;
12, 2005 (05-3).
c. An owner or operator may use unit treatment pro-
cesses, such as chlorination-dechlorination, ultravio- R18-9-B205. Treatment Performance Requirements for an
let, and ozone to achieve the pathogen removal Existing Facility
performance requirements specified in subsections For a sewage treatment facility that is an existing facility defined in
(B)(4)(a) and (b); A.R.S. § 49-201(16), the BADCT shall conform with the following:
d. The Department may approve soil aquifer treatment 1. The designer shall identify one or more design improve-
for the removal of fecal coliform or E. coli bacteria ments that brings the facility closer to or within the treat-
as an alternative to meeting the performance requirement performance requirements specified in R18-9-
ment in subsection (B)(4)(a) or (b), if the soil aquifer B204, considering the factors listed in A.R.S. § 49-
treatment process will produce a fecal coliform or E. 243(B)(1)(a) and (B)(1)(c) through (h);
coli bacteria concentration less than that required 2. The designer may eliminate from consideration alterna-
under subsection (B)(4)(a) or (b), in wastewater that tives identified in subsection (1) that are more expensive
percolates to groundwater; than the number of gallons of design flow times $1.00 per
5. Unless governed by A.R.S. § 49-243(I), the performance gallon; and
requirement for each constituent regulated under R18-11- 3. The designer shall select a design that incorporates one or
406(B) through (E) is the numeric Aquifer Water Quality more of the considered alternatives by giving preference
Standard; to measures that will provide the greatest improvement
6. The performance requirement for a constituent regulated toward meeting the treatment performance requirements
under A.R.S. § 49-243(I) is removal to the greatest extent specified in R18-9-B204.
practical regardless of cost.
a. An operator shall minimize trihalomethane com- Historical Note
pounds generated as disinfection byproducts using New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
chlorination, dechlorination, ultraviolet, or ozone as 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
the disinfection system or using a technology dem- final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
onstrated to have equivalent or better performance 12, 2005 (05-3).
for removing or preventing trihalomethane com- R18-9-B206. Treatment Performance Requirements for
pounds. Expansion of a Facility
b. For other pollutants regulated by A.R.S. § 49-243(I), For an expansion of a sewage treatment facility, the BADCT shall
an operator shall use one of the following methods conform with the following:
to achieve industrial pretreatment: 1. New facility BADCT requirements in R18-9-B204 apply
i. Regulate industrial sources of influent to the to the following expansions:
sewage treatment facility by setting limits on a. An increase in design flow by an amount equal to or
pollutant concentrations, monitoring for pollut- greater than the increases specified in R18-9-
ants, and enforcing the limits to reduce, elimi- A211(B)(2)(b); or
nate, or alter the nature of a pollutant before b. An addition of a physically separate process or
release into a sewage collection system; major piece of production equipment, building, or
ii. Meet the pretreatment requirements of A.R.S. § structure that causes a separate discharge to the
49-255.02; or extent that the treatment performance requirements
iii. For sewage treatment facilities without signifi- for the pollutants addressed in R18-9-B204 can
cant industrial input, conduct periodic monitor- practicably be achieved by the addition.
ing to detect industrial discharge; and 2. BADCT requirements for existing facilities established in
7. A maximum seepage rate less than 550 gallons per R18-9-B205 apply to an expansion not covered under
day per acre for all containment structures within the subsection (1).
treatment works. A sewage treatment facility that
consists solely of containment structures with no Historical Note
other form of discharge complies with Article 2 Part New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
B by operating below the maximum 550 gallon per 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended to
day per acre seepage rate. correct a manifest typographical error in subsection (1)
C. The Director shall incorporate treated wastewater discharge (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R.
limitations and associated monitoring specified in this Section 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).
into the individual permit to ensure compliance with the
BADCT requirements. ARTICLE 3. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS -
D. An applicant shall formally request in writing and justify an GENERAL PERMITS
alternative that allows less stringent performance than that
established in this Section, based on the criteria specified in PART A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A.R.S. § 49-243(B)(1). R18-9-A301. Discharging Under a General Permit
A. Discharging requirements.

1. Type 1 General Permit. A person may discharge under a c. The name, position, address, and telephone number
Type 1 General Permit without submitting a Notice of of the owner or operator of the facility who has over-
Intent to Discharge if the discharge is authorized by and all responsibility for compliance with the permit;
meets: d. The legal description of the discharge areas, includ-
a. The applicable requirements of Article 3, Part A of ing the latitude and longitude coordinates;
this Chapter; and e. A narrative description of the facility or project,
b. The specific terms of the Type 1 General Permit including expected dates of operation, rate, and vol-
established in Article 3, Part B of this Chapter. ume of discharge;
2. Type 2 General Permit. A person may discharge under a f. The additional requirements, if any, specified in the
Type 2 General Permit if: general permit for which the authorization is being
a. The discharge is authorized by and meets the appli- sought;
cable requirements of Article 3, Part A of this Chap- g. A listing of any other federal or state environmental
ter and the specific terms of the Type 2 General permits issued for or needed by the facility, includ-
Permit established in Article 3, Part C of this Chap- ing any individual permit, Groundwater Quality Pro-
ter; tection Permit, or Notice of Disposal that may have
b. The person files a Notice of Intent to Discharge previously authorized the discharge; and
under subsection (B); and h. A signature on the Notice of Intent to Discharge cer-
c. The person submits the applicable fee established in tifying that the applicant agrees to comply with all
18 A.A.C. 14. applicable requirements of this Article, including
3. Type 3 General Permit. A person may discharge under a specific terms of the general permit.
Type 3 General Permit if: 3. Receipt of a completed Notice of Intent to Discharge by
a. The discharge is authorized by and meets the appli- the Department begins the administrative completeness
cable requirements of Article 3, Part A of this Chap- review for a Type 3 or Type 4 General Permit.
ter and the specific terms of the Type 3 General C. Type 3 General Permit authorization review.
Permit established in Article 3, Part D of this Chap- 1. Inspection. The Department may inspect the facility to
ter; determine that the applicable terms of the general permit
b. The person files a Notice of Intent to Discharge have been met.
under subsection (B); 2. Discharge Authorization issuance.
c. The person satisfies any deficiency requests from a. If the Department determines, based on its review
the Department regarding the administrative com- and an inspection, if conducted, that the facility con-
pleteness review and substantive review and forms to the requirements of the general permit and
receives a written Discharge Authorization from the the applicable requirements of this Article, the
Director; and Director shall issue a Discharge Authorization.
d. The person submits the applicable fee established in b. The Discharge Authorization authorizes the person
18 A.A.C. 14. to discharge under terms of the general permit and
4. Type 4 General Permit. A person may discharge under a applicable requirements of this Article.
Type 4 General Permit if: 3. Discharge Authorization denial. If the Department deter-
a. The discharge is authorized by and meets the appli- mines, based on its review and an inspection, if con-
cable requirements of Article 3, Part A of this Chap- ducted, that the facility does not conform to the
ter and the specific terms of the Type 4 General requirements of the general permit or other applicable
Permit established in Article 3, Part E of this Chap- requirements of this Article, the Director shall notify the
ter; person of the decision not to issue the Discharge Authori-
b. The person files a Notice of Intent to Discharge zation and the person shall not discharge under the gen-
under subsection (B); eral permit. The notification shall inform the person of:
c. The person satisfies any deficiency requests from a. The reason for the denial with reference to the stat-
the Department regarding the administrative com- ute or rule on which the denial is based;
pleteness review and substantive review, including b. The person’s right to appeal the denial, including the
any deficiency relating to the construction of the number of days the applicant has to file a protest
facility; challenging the denial and the name and telephone
d. The person receives a written Discharge Authoriza- number of the Department contact person who can
tion from the Director before the facility discharges; answer questions regarding the appeals process; and
and c. The person’s right to request an informal settlement
e. The person submits the applicable fee established in conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.03(A) and 41-
18 A.A.C. 14 or according to A.R.S. §§ 49-107 and 1092.06.
49-112. D. Type 4 General Permit review.
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. 1. Pre-construction phase and facility construction. A per-
1. A person seeking a Discharge Authorization under a gen- son shall not begin facility construction until the Director
eral permit under subsections (A)(2), (3), or (4) shall sub- issues a Construction Authorization.
mit, by certified mail, in person, or by another method a. Inspection. The Department may inspect the facility
approved by the Department, a Notice of Intent to Dis- site before construction to determine that the appli-
charge on a form provided by the Department. cable terms of the general permit will be met.
2. The Notice of Intent to Discharge shall include: b. Review. If the Department determines, based on an
a. The name, address, and telephone number of the inspection or its review of design plans, specifica-
applicant; tions, or other required documents that the facility
b. The name, address, and telephone number of a con- does not conform to the requirements of the general
tact person familiar with the operation of the facility; permit or other applicable requirements of this Arti-

cle, the Department shall make a written request for iii. If the Notice of Intent to Discharge expires, the
additional information to determine whether the person shall submit a new Notice of Intent to
facility will meet the requirements of the general Discharge under subsection (B) and the appli-
permit. cable fee under subsection (A)(4)(e) to begin or
c. Construction Authorization. If the Department continue construction.
determines, based on the review described in sub- 2. Post-construction phase.
section (D)(1)(b) and any additional information a. Inspection. The Department may inspect the facility
submitted in response to a written request, that the before issuing a Discharge Authorization to deter-
facility design conforms with the requirements of mine whether:
the general permit and other applicable requirements i. The construction conforms with the design
of this Article, the Director shall issue a Construc- authorized by the Department under subsection
tion Authorization to the person seeking to dis- (D)(1)(c) and any changes recorded on the site
charge. A Construction Authorization for an on-site plan as specified in R18-9-A309(C)(1) or other
wastewater treatment facility shall contain: documents as specified in R18-9-A309(C)(2),
i. The design flow of the facility, or R18-9-E301(E), as applicable; and
ii. The characteristics of the wastewater sources ii. Terms of the general permit and applicable
contributing to the facility, terms of this Article are met.
iii. The general permits that apply, and b. Deficiencies. If the Department identifies deficien-
iv. A list of the documents that are the basis for the cies based on an inspection of the constructed facil-
authorization. ity or during the review of documents submitted
d. Construction Authorization denial. If the Depart- with the request for the Discharge Authorization, the
ment determines, based on the review described in Director shall provide a written explanation of the
subsection (D)(1)(b) and any additional information deficiencies to the person.
submitted in response to a written request, that the c. Discharge Authorization issuance.
facility design does not conform to the requirements i. Upon satisfactory completion of construction
of the general permit or other applicable require- and documents required under R18-9-
ments of this Article, the Director shall notify the A309(C)(1) R18-9-A309(C)(2), or R18-9-
person of the decision not to issue a Construction E301(E), as applicable, the Director shall issue
Authorization. The notification shall include the a Discharge Authorization.
information listed in subsections (D)(2)(d). ii. The Discharge Authorization allows a person to
e. Construction. discharge under terms of the general permit and
i. A person shall complete construction within applicable requirements of this Article and the
two years of receiving a Construction Authori- stated terms of the Construction Authorization.
zation. d. Discharge Authorization denial. If, after receiving
ii. Construction shall conform with the plans and evidence of correction submitted by the person seek-
documents approved by the Department in the ing to discharge, the Department determines that the
Construction Authorization. A change in loca- deficiencies are not satisfactorily corrected, the
tion, configuration, dimension, depth, material, Director shall notify the person seeking to discharge
or installation procedure does not require of the Director’s decision not to issue the Discharge
approval by the Department if the change con- Authorization and the person shall not discharge
tinues to conform with the specific standard in under the general permit. The notification shall
this Article used as the basis for the original inform the person of:
design. i. The reason for the denial with reference to the
iii. The person shall record all changes made dur- statute or rule on which the denial is based;
ing construction, including any changes ii. The person’s right to appeal the denial, includ-
approved under R18-9-A312(G) on the site ing the number of days the applicant has to file
plan as specified in R18-9-A309(C)(1) or on a protest challenging the denial and the name
documents as specified in R18-9-A309(C)(2) and telephone number of the Department con-
or R18-9-E301(E), as applicable. tact person who can answer questions regarding
f. Completion of construction. the appeals process; and
i. After completing construction of the facility, iii. The person’s right to request an informal settle-
the person seeking to discharge shall submit ment conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-
any applicable documents specified in R18-9- 1092.03(A) and 41-1092.06.
A309(C) with the Request for Discharge
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Authorization form for an on-site wastewater
treatment facility and the Engineer’s Certificate
of Completion specified in R18-9-E301(E) for
a sewage collection system. Receipt of the doc-
12, 2005 (05-3).
uments by the Department initiates the post-
construction review phase. R18-9-A302. Point of Compliance
ii. If the Department does not receive the docu- The point of compliance is the point at which compliance with
mentation specified in subsection (D)(1)(f)(i) Aquifer Water Quality Standards is determined.
by the end of the two-year construction period, 1. Except as provided in this Section or as stated in a spe-
the Notice of Intent to Discharge expires, and cific general permit, the applicable point of compliance at
the person shall not continue construction or a facility operating under a general permit is a vertical
discharge.

plane downgradient of the facility that extends through submit a Notice of Transfer to the Department by certi-
the uppermost aquifers underlying that facility. fied mail within 15 days after the date that ownership
2. The point of compliance is the limit of the pollutant man- changes.
agement area. B. Transfer of authorization under a Type 2, 3, or 4.01 General
a. The pollutant management area is the horizontal Permit.
plane of the area on which pollutants are or will be 1. If a change of ownership occurs for a facility covered by
placed. a Type 2, 3, or 4.01 General Permit facility, the permittee
b. If a facility operating under a general permit is shall provide a Notice of Transfer to the Department or to
located within a larger pollutant management area the health or environmental agency delegated by the
established under an individual permit issued to the Director to administer Type 4.01 General Permits, by cer-
same person, the point of compliance is the applica- tified mail within 15 days after the date that ownership
ble point of compliance established in the individual changes. The Notice of Transfer, on a form approved by
permit. the Department, shall include:
a. Any information that has changed from the original
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Notice of Intent to Discharge,
b. Any other transfer requirements specified for the
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
general permit, and
R18-9-A303. Renewal of a Discharge Authorization c. The applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14.
A. Unless a Discharge Authorization under a general permit is 2. The Department may require a permittee covered by a
transferred, revoked, or expired, a person may discharge under Type 2, 3, or Type 4.01 General Permit to submit a new
the general permit for the authorization period as specified by Notice of Intent to Discharge and to obtain a new authori-
the permit type, including any closure activities required by a zation under R18-9-A301(A)(2), (3) and (4), as applica-
specific general permit. ble, if the volume or characteristics of the discharge have
B. An authorization to discharge under a Type 1 or Type 4 Gen- changed from the original application.
eral Permit is valid for the operational life of the facility. C. Transfer of a Type 4.02 through 4.23 General Permit. A per-
C. A permittee authorized under a Type 2 or Type 3 General Per- mittee transferring ownership of an on-site wastewater treat-
mit shall submit an application for renewal on a form provided ment facility operating under one or more Type 4.02 through
by the Department with the applicable fee established in 18 4.23 General Permits shall follow the requirements under R18-
A.A.C. 14 at least 30 days before the end of the renewal 9-A316.
period. Historical Note
1. The following are the renewal periods for Type 2 and New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
Type 3 General Permit Discharge Authorizations: 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
a. 2.01 General Permit, five years; final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
b. 2.02 General Permit, seven years; 12, 2005 (05-3).
c. 2.03 General Permit, two years;
d. 2.04 General Permit, five years; R18-9-A305. Facility Expansion
e. 2.05 General Permit, five years; A. A permittee may expand a facility covered by a Type 2 Gen-
f. 2.06 General Permit, five years; and eral Permit if, before the expansion, the permittee provides the
g. Type 3 General Permits, five years. Department with the following information by certified mail:
2. The renewal period for coverage under a Type 2 General 1. An updated Notice of Intent to Discharge,
Permit begins on the date the Department receives the 2. A certification signed by the facility owner stating that
Notice of Intent to Discharge. the expansion continues to meet all the conditions of the
3. The renewal period for coverage under a Type 3 General applicable general permit, and
Permit begins on the date the Director issues the written 3. The applicable fee established under 18 A.A.C. 14.
Discharge Authorization. B. A permittee may expand a facility covered by a Type 3 or Type
D. If the Discharge Authorization is not renewed within the 4 General Permit if the permittee submits a new Notice of
renewal period specified in subsection (B)(1), the Discharge Intent to Discharge and the Department issues a new Dis-
Authorization expires. charge Authorization.
1. The person submitting the Notice of Intent to Discharge
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for the expansion may reference the previous Notice of
Intent to Discharge if the previous information is identi-
cal, but shall provide full and detailed information for any
changed items.
12, 2005 (05-3).
2. The Notice of Intent to Discharge shall include:
R18-9-A304. Notice of Transfer a. Any applicable fee established under 18 A.A.C. 14,
A. Transfer of authorization under a Type 1 General Permit. and
1. A permittee transferring ownership of a facility covered b. A certification signed by the facility owner stating
by a Type 1.01 through 1.08, or 1.10 through 1.12 Gen- that the expansion continues to meet all of the
eral Permit is not required to notify the Department of the requirements relating to the applicable general per-
transfer. mit.
2. A permittee transferring ownership of an on-site waste- 3. Upon receiving the Notice of Intent to Discharge, the
water treatment facility operating under a Type 1.09 Gen- Department shall follow the applicable review and autho-
eral Permit shall follow the requirements under R18-9- rization procedures described in R18-9-A301(A)(3) or
A316. (4).
3. A permittee transferring ownership of a sewage treatment Historical Note
facility operating under a Type 1.09 General Permit shall New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.

235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by Aquifer Water Quality Standard at the applicable point of
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November compliance.
12, 2005 (05-3). B. The Director may revoke coverage under a general permit for
any or all facilities within a specific geographic area, if, due to
R18-9-A306. Closure
geologic or hydrologic conditions, the cumulative discharge of
A. To satisfy the requirements under A.R.S. § 49-252, a permittee the facilities has violated or will violate an Aquifer Water
shall close a facility authorized to discharge under a general Quality Standard established under A.R.S. §§ 49-221 and
permit as follows: 49-223. Unless the public health or safety is jeopardized, the
1. If the discharge is authorized under a Type 1.01 through Director may allow continuation of a discharge until the
1.08, 1.10, 1.11, 2.05, 2.06, or 4.01 General Permit, clo- Department:
sure notification is unnecessary and clean closure is met 1. Issues a single individual permit,
when: 2. Authorizes a discharge under another general permit, or
a. The permittee removes material that may contribute 3. Consolidates the discharges authorized under the general
to a continued discharge; and permits by following R18-9-107.
b. The permittee eliminates, to the greatest degree C. If an individual permit is issued to replace general permit cov-
practical, any reasonable probability of further dis- erage, the coverage under the general permit allowing the dis-
charge from the facility and of exceeding any Aqui- charge is automatically revoked upon issuance of the
fer Water Quality Standard at the applicable point of individual permit and notification under subsection (E) is not
compliance; required.
2. For a discharge authorized under a Type 2.02, 3.02, 3.05 D. If the Director revokes coverage under a general permit, the
through 3.07, or 4.23 General Permit, the facility meets facility shall not discharge unless allowed under subsection
clean closure requirements if the permittee provides (B) or under an individual permit.
notice and submits sufficient information for the Depart- E. If coverage under the general permit is revoked under subsec-
ment to determine that: tions (A) or (B), the Director shall notify the permittee by cer-
a. Any material that may contribute to a continued dis- tified mail of the decision. The notification shall include:
charge is removed; 1. A brief statement of the reason for the decision;
b. The permittee has eliminated to the greatest degree 2. The effective revocation date of the general permit cover-
practicable any reasonable probability of further dis- age;
charge from the facility and of exceeding any Aqui- 3. A statement of whether the discharge shall cease or
fer Water Quality Standard at the applicable point of whether the discharge may continue under the terms of
compliance; and revocation in subsection (B);
c. Closure requirements, if any, established in the gen- 4. Whether the Director requires a person to obtain an indi-
eral permit are met; vidual permit, and if so:
3. If the discharge is authorized under a Type 1.12, 2.01, a. An individual permit application form, and
2.03, 2.04, 3.01, 3.03, or 3.04 General Permit, the permit- b. Identification of a deadline between 90 and 180 days
tee shall comply with the closure requirements in the gen- after receipt of the notification for filing the applica-
eral permit; tion;
4. If the discharge is from an on-site wastewater treatment 5. The applicant’s right to appeal the revocation, the number
facility authorized under a Type 1.09 or 4.02 through 4.22 of days the applicant has to file an appeal, and the name
General Permit, the permittee shall comply with the clo- and telephone number of the Department contact person
sure requirements in R18-9-A309(D); and who can answer questions regarding the appeals process;
5. If the discharge is from a sewage treatment facility autho- and
rized under a Type 1.09 General Permit, the permittee 6. The applicant’s right to request an informal settlement
shall comply with the closure requirements under subsec- conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.03(A) and 41-
tion (A)(1). 1092.06.
B. For a facility operating under a general permit and located at a
site where an individual area-wide permit has been issued, a Historical Note
permittee may defer some or all closure activities required by New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
this subsection if the Director approves the deferral in writing. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
The permittee shall complete closure activities no later than final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
the date that closure activities identified in the individual area- 12, 2005 (05-3).
wide permit are performed. R18-9-A308. Violations and Enforcement For On-site Waste-
Historical Note water Treatment Facilities
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. A. A person who owns or operates an on-site wastewater treat-
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by ment facility contrary to the provisions of a Type 4 General
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November Permit is subject to the enforcement actions under A.R.S. §
12, 2005 (05-3). 49-261;
R18-9-A307. Revocation of Coverage Under a General Permit B. A person who violates this Article or a specific term of a gen-
eral permit for an on-site wastewater treatment facility is sub-
A. After notice and opportunity for a hearing, the Director may
ject to enforcement actions under A.R.S. § 49-261.
revoke coverage under a general permit and require the per-
mittee to obtain an individual permit for any of the following: Historical Note
1. The permittee fails to comply with the terms of the gen- New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
eral permit as described in this Article, or 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4).
2. The discharge activity conducted under the terms of the
general permit causes or contributes to the violation of an

R18-9-A309. General Provisions for On-site Wastewater d. Except as provided in subsection (A)(7)(c), a sew-
Treatment Facilities age flow that does not meet the numerical levels for
A. General requirements and prohibitions. typical sewage is adequately pretreated to meet the
1. No person shall discharge sewage or wastewater that con- numerical levels before entry into an on-site waste-
tains sewage from an on-site wastewater treatment facil- water treatment facility authorized by this Article;
ity except under an Aquifer Protection Permit issued by e. Flow to the facility does not exceed the design flow
the Director. specified in the Discharge Authorization;
2. A person shall not install, allow to be installed, or main- f. The facility does not create an unsanitary condition
tain a connection between any part of an on-site wastewa- or environmental nuisance, or cause or contribute to
ter treatment facility and a drinking water system or a violation of either a Aquifer Water Quality Stan-
supply so that sewage or wastewater contaminates the dard or a Surface Water Quality Standard; and
drinking water. g. Activities at the site do not adversely affect the oper-
3. A person shall not bypass or release sewage or partially ation of the facility.
treated sewage that has not completed the treatment pro- 8. A person shall control the discharge of total nitrogen
cess from an on-site wastewater treatment facility. from an on-site wastewater treatment facility as follows:
4. A person shall not use a cesspool for sewage disposal. a. For an on-site wastewater treatment facility operat-
5. A person constructing a new on-site wastewater treatment ing under the 1.09 General Permit or proposed for
facility or replacing the treatment works or disposal construction in a Notice of Intent to Discharge under
works of an existing on-site wastewater treatment facility a Type 4 General Permit and the facility is located
shall connect to a sewage collection system if: within a Nitrogen Management Area, the provisions
a. One of the following applies: of R18-9-A317(D) apply;
i. A provision of a Nitrogen Management Area b. For an on-site wastewater treatment facility pro-
designation under R18-9-A317(C) requires posed for construction in a Notice of Intent to Dis-
connection; charge under R18-9-E323, the provisions of R18-9-
ii. A county, municipal, or sanitary district ordi- E323(A)(4) apply;
nance requires connection; or c. For a subdivision proposed under 18 A.A.C. 5, Arti-
iii. The on-site wastewater treatment facility is cle 4, for which on-site wastewater treatment facili-
located within an area identified for connection ties are used for sewage disposal, the permittee shall
to a sewage collection system by a Certified demonstrate in the geological report required in
Area-wide Water Quality Management Plan R18-5-408(E)(1) that total nitrogen loading from the
adopted under 18 A.A.C. 5 or a master plan on-site wastewater treatment facilities to groundwa-
adopted by a majority of the elected officials of ter is controlled by providing one of the following:
a board or council for a county, municipality, or i. For a subdivision platted for a single family
sanitary district; or dwelling on each lot, calculations that demon-
b. A sewer service line extension is available at the strate that the number of lots within the subdi-
property boundary and both of the following apply: vision does not exceed the number of acres
i. The service connection fee is not more than contained within the boundaries of the subdivi-
$6000 for a dwelling or $10 times the daily sion;
design flow in gallons for a source other than a ii. For a subdivision platted for dwellings that do
dwelling, and not meet the criteria specified in subsection
ii. The cost of constructing the building sewer (A)(8)(c)(i), calculations that demonstrate that
from the wastewater source to the service con- the nitrogen loading over the total area of the
nection is not more than $3000 for a dwelling subdivision is not more than 0.088 pounds
or $5 times the daily design flow in gallons for (39.9 grams) of total nitrogen per day per acre
a source other than a dwelling. calculated at a horizontal plane immediately
6. The Department shall prohibit installation of an on-site beneath the active treatment of the disposal
wastewater treatment facility if the installation will create fields, based on a total nitrogen contribution to
an unsanitary condition or environmental nuisance or raw sewage of 0.0333 pounds (15.0 grams) of
cause or contribute to a violation of an Aquifer Water total nitrogen per day per person; or
Quality Standard. iii. An analysis by another means of demonstration
7. A person shall operate the permitted on-site wastewater showing that the nitrogen loading to the aquifer
treatment facility so that: due to on-site wastewater treatment facilities
a. Flows to the facility consist of typical sewage and do within the subdivision does not cause or con-
not include any motor oil, gasoline, paint, varnish, tribute to a violation of the Aquifer Water Qual-
solvent, pesticide, fertilizer, or other material not ity Standard for nitrate at the applicable point
generally associated with toilet flushing, food prepa- of compliance.
ration, laundry, or personal hygiene; 9. Repairs.
b. Flows to the facility from commercial operations do a. A Notice of Intent to Discharge is not required for
not contain hazardous wastes as defined under routine work that maintains a facility.
A.R.S. § 49-921(5) or hazardous substances; b. The following work is not considered routine work
c. If the sewage contains a component of nonresiden- and a Notice of Intent to Discharge is required:
tial flow such as food preparation, laundry service, i. Converting a facility from operation only under
or other source, the sewage is adequately pretreated gravity to one requiring a pump or other pow-
by an interceptor that complies with R18-9-A315 or ered equipment for treatment or disposal;
another device authorized by a general permit or ii. Modifying or replacing a facility operating
approved by the Department under R18-9-A312(G); under the 1.09 General Permit with a different

type of treatment or disposal technology; c. Any subsurface limiting condition identified in R18-
iii. Changing the treatment works or disposal 9-A310(D)(2);
works of a facility authorized under one or 2. A site plan that includes:
more Type 4 General Permits to a technology a. The parcel and lot number, if applicable, the prop-
covered by any other Type 4 General Permit; erty address or other appropriate legal description,
iv. Extending the disposal works more than 10 feet the property size in acres, and the boundaries of the
beyond the footprint of the original disposal property;
works; b. A plan of the site drawn to scale, dimensioned, and
v. Reconstructing any part of the disposal works with a north arrow that shows:
in soil that is inadequate for the treated waste- i. Proposed and existing on-site wastewater treat-
water flow or strength; ment facilities; dwellings and other buildings;
vi. Expanding the footprint of the facility into or driveways, swimming pools, tennis courts,
within setback buffers established in R18-9- wells, ponds, and any other paved, concrete, or
A312(C); water feature; down slopes and cut banks with a
vii. Reconstructing the disposal works so that it slope greater than 15 percent; retaining walls;
does not meet the vertical separation require- and any other constructed feature that affects
ments specified in R18-9-A312(E); proper location, design, construction, or opera-
viii. Modifying a treatment works or disposal works tion of the facility;
to accommodate a daily design flow or waste ii. Any feature less than 200 feet from the on-site
load greater than the daily design flow or waste wastewater treatment facility excavation and
load applicable to the original facility; or reserve area that constrains the location of the
ix. Replacing the treatment works. on-site wastewater treatment facility because of
c. Components used in a repair shall meet the design, setback limitations specified in R18-9-
installation, and operational requirements of this A312(C);
Article. iii. Topography, delineated with an appropriate
d. A permittee shall comply with any local ordinance contour interval, showing original and post-
that provides independent permitting requirements installation grades;
for repair work. iv. Location and identification of the treatment and
e. A person shall not modify the facility so as to create disposal works and wastewater pipelines, the
an unsanitary condition or environmental nuisance reserve disposal area, and location and identifi-
or cause or contribute to an exceedance of a water cation of all sites of percolation testing and soil
quality standard. evaluation performed under R18-9-A310; and
10. Cumulative flows. When there is more than one on-site v. Location of any public sewer if 400 feet or less
wastewater treatment facility on a property or on a site from the property line;
under common ownership or subject to a larger plan of 3. The design flow of the on-site wastewater treatment facil-
sale or development, the Director shall determine ity expressed in gallons per day based on Table 1, Unit
whether an individual permit is required or whether the Design Flows, the expected strength of the wastewater if
applicant qualifies for coverage to discharge under a gen- the strength exceeds the levels for typical sewage, and:
eral permit based on the sum of the design flows from the a. For a single family dwelling, a list of the number of
proposed installation and existing on-site wastewater bedrooms and plumbing fixtures and corresponding
treatment facilities on the property or site. unit flows used to calculate the design flow of the
a. If the sum of the design flows is less than 3000 gal- facility; and
lons per day, the Department will process the appli- b. For a dwelling other than for a single family, a list of
cation under R18-9-E302 through R18-9-E322, as each wastewater source and corresponding unit
applicable. flows used to calculate the design flow of the facil-
b. If the sum of the design flows is equal to or more ity;
than 3000 gallons per day but less than 24,000 gal- 4. A list of materials, components, and equipment for con-
lons per day, the Department will process the appli- structing the on-site wastewater treatment facility;
cation under R18-9-E323. 5. Drawings, reports, and other information that are clear,
c. If the sum of the design flows is equal to or more reproducible, and in a size and format specified by the
than 24,000 gallons per day, the project does not Department; and
qualify for coverage under a Type 4 General Permit 6. For a facility that includes treatment or disposal works
and the applicant shall submit an application for an permitted under R18-9-E303 through R18-9-E323:
individual permit under Article 2 of this Chapter. a. Construction quality drawings that show the follow-
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge under a Type 4 General Permit. ing:
In addition to the Notice of Intent to Discharge requirements i. Systems, subsystems, and key components,
specified in R18-9-A301(B), an applicant shall submit the fol- including manufacturer’s name, model number,
lowing information in a format approved by the Department: and associated construction notes and inspec-
1. A site investigation report that summarizes the results of tion milestones, as applicable;
the site investigation conducted under R18-9-A310(B), ii. A title block, including facility owner, revision
including: date, space for addition of the Department’s
a. Results from any soil evaluation, percolation test, or application number, and page numbers;
seepage pit performance test; iii. A plan and profile with the elevations of waste-
b. Any surface limiting condition identified in R18-9- water pipelines, and treatment and disposal
A310(C)(2); and components, including calculations justifying
the absorption area, to allow Department verifi-

cation of hydraulic and performance character- g. The name of the installation contractor and the Reg-
istics; istrar of Contractor’s license number issued to the
iv. Cross sections showing wastewater pipelines, installation contractor; and
construction details and elevations of treatment h. A certification that any septic tank installed as a
and disposal components, original and finished component of the on-site wastewater treatment facil-
grades of the land surface, seasonal high water ity passed the watertightness test required by R18-9-
table if less than 10 feet below the bottom of a A314(5)(d).
disposal works or 60 feet below the bottom of a 3. The Director shall specify in the Discharge Authoriza-
seepage pit, and a soil elevation evaluation to tion:
allow Department verification of installation a. The permitted design flow of the facility,
design and performance; and b. The characteristics of the wastewater sources con-
v. Drainage pattern, drainage controls, and ero- tributing to the facility, and
sion protection, as applicable, for the facility; c. A list of the documents submitted to and reviewed
and by the Department satisfying subsection (C)(2).
b. A draft operation and maintenance manual for the D. Closure requirements. A person who permanently discontin-
on-site wastewater treatment facility consisting of ues use of an on-site wastewater treatment facility or a cess-
the tasks and schedules for operating and maintain- pool, or is ordered by the Director to close an abandoned
ing performance over a 20-year operational life; facility shall:
C. Additional requirements for a Discharge Authorization under a 1. Remove all sewage from the facility and dispose of the
Type 4 General Permit. sewage in a lawful manner;
1. If the entire on-site wastewater treatment facility, includ- 2. Disconnect and remove electrical and mechanical compo-
ing treatment works and disposal works, will be permit- nents;
ted under R18-9-E302, the Director shall issue the 3. Remove or collapse the top of any tank or containment
Discharge Authorization if: structure.
a. The site plan accurately reflects the final location a. Punch a hole in the bottom of the tank or contain-
and configuration of the components of the treatment structure if the bottom is below the seasonal
ment and disposal works, and high groundwater table;
b. The applicant certifies on the Request for Discharge b. Fill the tank or containment structure or any cavity
Authorization form that the septic tank passed the resulting from its removal with earth, sand, gravel,
watertightness test required by R18-9-A314(5)(d). concrete, or other approved material; and
2. If the on-site wastewater treatment facility is proposed c. Regrade the surface to provide drainage away from
under R18-9-E303 through R18-9-E323, either separately the closed area;
or in any combination with each other or with R18-9- 4. Cut and plug both ends of the abandoned sewer drain pipe
E302, the Director shall issue the Discharge Authoriza- between the building and the on-site wastewater treat-
tion if the following documents are submitted to the ment facility not more than 5 feet outside the building
Department: foundation if practical, or cut and plug as close to each
a. As-built plans showing changes from construction end as possible; and
quality drawings submitted under subsection 5. Notify the Department within 30 days of closure.
(B)(6)(a); E. Proprietary and other reviewed products.
b. A final list of equipment and materials showing 1. The Department shall maintain a list of proprietary and
changes from the list submitted under subsection other reviewed products that may be used for on-site
(B)(4); wastewater treatment facilities to comply with the
c. A final operation and maintenance manual for the requirements of this Article. The list shall include appro-
on-site wastewater treatment facility consisting of priate information on the applicability and limitations of
the tasks and schedules for operating and maintain- each product.
ing performance over a 20-year operational life; 2. The list of proprietary and other reviewed products may
d. A certification that a service contract for ensuring include manufactured systems, subsystems, or compo-
that the facility is operated and maintained to meet nents within the treatment works and disposal works if
the performance and other requirements of the appli- the products significantly contribute to the treatment per-
cable general permits exists for at least one year fol- formance of the system or provide the means to overcome
lowing the beginning of the operation of the on-site site limitations. The Department will not list septic tanks,
wastewater treatment facility, including the name of effluent filters or components that do not significantly
the service provider, if the on-site wastewater treat- affect treatment performance or provide the means to
ment facility is permitted under: overcome site limitations.
i. R18-9-E304; 3. A person may request that the Department add a product
ii. R18-9-E308 through R18-9-E315; to the list of proprietary and other reviewed products. The
iii. R18-9-E316, if the facility includes a pump; or request may include a proposed reference design for
iv. R18-9-E318 through R18-9-E322; review. The Department shall ensure that performance
e. Other documents, if required by the separate general values in the list reflect the treatment performance for
permits in 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 3, Part E; defined wastewater characteristics. The Department shall
f. A Certificate of Completion signed by the person assess fees under 18 A.A.C. 14 for product review.
responsible for assuring that installation of the facil- F. Recordkeeping. A permittee authorized to discharge under one
ity conforms to the design approved under the Con- or more Type 4 General Permits shall maintain the Discharge
struction Authorization under R18-9-A301(D)(1)(c); Authorization and associated documents for the life of the
facility.

Historical Note water treatment facility or will impair the function of

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. soil receiving the discharge; and
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by f. Fill material deposits exist in the intended location
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November of the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
12, 2005 (05-3). D. Subsurface characterization.
1. Subsurface characterization method. The investigator
R18-9-A310. Site Investigation for Type 4 On-site Wastewater
shall characterize the subsurface of the site where an on-
Treatment Facilities site wastewater treatment facility is proposed for installa-
A. Definition. For purposes of this Section, “clean water” means tion using one or more of the following methods:
water free of colloidal material or additives that could affect a. The following ASTM standard practices, which are
chemical or physical properties if the water is used for percola- incorporated by reference and do not include any
tion or seepage pit performance testing. later amendments or editions of the incorporated
B. Site investigation. An applicant shall ensure that an investiga- material. Copies of the incorporated material are
tor qualified under subsection (H) conducts a site investigation available for inspection at the Arizona Department
consisting of a surface characterization under subsection (C) of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washington,
and a subsurface characterization under subsection (D). The Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained from the
applicant shall submit the results in a format prescribed by the American Society for Testing and Materials Interna-
Department. The site investigation shall provide sufficient data tional, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
to: PA 19428-2959:
1. Select appropriate primary and reserve disposal areas for i. “Standard Practice for Subsurface Site Charac-
an on-site wastewater treatment facility considering all terization of Test Pits for On-site Septic Sys-
surface and subsurface limiting conditions in subsections tems, D5921-96(2003)e1 (2003),” published by
(C)(2) and (D)(2); and; the American Society for Testing and Materi-
2. Effectively design and install the selected facility to serve als; and
the anticipated development at the site, whether or not ii. “Standard Practice for Soil Investigation and
limiting conditions exist. Sampling by Auger Borings, D1452-80
C. Surface characterization. (2000),” published by the American Society for
1. Surface characterization method. The investigator shall Testing and Materials;
characterize the surface of the site where an on-site b. Percolation testing as specified in subsection (F);
wastewater treatment facility is proposed for installation c. Seepage pit performance testing as specified in sub-
using one of the following methods: section (G); or
a. The “Standard Practice for Surface Site Character- d. Another method of subsurface characterization,
ization for On-site Septic Systems, D5879-95 approved by the Department, that ensures compli-
(2003),” published by the American Society for ance with water quality standards through proper
Testing and Materials. This material is incorporated system location, selection, design, installation, and
by reference and does not include any later amend- operation.
ments or editions of the incorporated material. Cop- 2. Subsurface limiting conditions. The investigator shall
ies of the incorporated material are available for determine whether any of the following limiting condi-
inspection at the Arizona Department of Environ- tions exist in the primary and reserve areas of the on-site
mental Quality, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ wastewater treatment facility within a minimum of 12
85007 or may be obtained from the American Soci- feet of the land surface or to an impervious soil or rock
ety for Testing and Materials International, 100 Barr layer if encountered at a shallower depth:
Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959; a. The soil absorption rate determined under R18-9-
or A312(D)(2) is:
b. Another method of surface characterization that can, i. More than 1.20 gallons per day per square foot,
with accuracy and reliability, identify and delineate or
the surface limiting conditions specified in subsec- ii. Less than 0.20 gallons per day per square foot;
tion (C)(2). b. The vertical separation distance from the bottom of
2. Surface limiting conditions. The investigator shall deter- the lowest point of the disposal works to the sea-
mine whether, and if so, where any of the following sur- sonal high water table is less than the minimum ver-
face limiting conditions exist: tical separation specified in R18-9-A312(E)(1);
a. The surface slope is greater than 15 percent at the c. Seasonal saturation occurs within surface soils that
intended location of the on-site wastewater treat- could affect the performance of the on-site wastewa-
ment facility; ter treatment facility;
b. Minimum setback distances are not within the limits d. One of the following subsurface conditions that may
specified in R18-9-A312(C); cause or contribute to the surfacing of wastewater:
c. Surface drainage characteristics at the intended loca- i. An impervious soil or rock layer,
tion of the on-site wastewater treatment facility will ii. A zone of saturation that substantially limits
adversely affect the ability of the facility to function downward percolation from the disposal works,
properly; iii. Soil with more than 50 percent rock fragments;
d. A 100-year flood hazard zone, as indicated on the e. One of the following subsurface conditions that pro-
applicable flood insurance rate map, is located motes accelerated downward movement of insuffi-
within the property on which the on-site wastewater ciently treated wastewater:
treatment facility will be installed; i. Fractures or joints in rock that are open, contin-
e. An outcropping of rock that cannot be excavated uous, or interconnected;
exists in the intended location of the on-site waste- ii. Karst voids or channels; or

iii. Highly permeable materials such as deposits of a. A log of soil formations for each test location with
cobbles or boulders; or information on soil type, texture, and classification;
f. A subsurface condition that may convey wastewater percentage of rock; structure; consistence; and mot-
to a water of the state and cause or contribute to an tles;
exceedance of a water quality standard established b. A determination of depth to groundwater below the
in 18 A.A.C. 11, Articles 1 and 4. land surface by test trenches or borings, published
3. Applicability of subsurface characterization methods. groundwater data, subdivision reports, or relevant
The investigator shall: well data; and
a. For a seepage pit constructed under R18-9-E302, c. A determination of the water absorption characteris-
test seepage pit performance using the procedure tics of the soil, under R18-9-A312(D)(2)(b), suffi-
specified in subsection (G); cient to allow location and design of the on-site
b. For an on-site wastewater treatment facility other wastewater treatment facility.
than a seepage pit, characterize soil by using one or F. Percolation testing method for subsurface characterization.
more of the ASTM methods specified in subsection 1. Planning and preparation. The investigator shall:
(D)(1)(a) if any of the following site conditions a. Select at least two locations in the primary area and
exists: at least one location in the reserve area for percola-
i. The natural surface slope at the intended location testing, to provide adequate and credible infor-
tion of the on-site wastewater treatment facility mation to ensure proper location, selection, design,
is greater than 15 percent; and installation of a properly working on-site waste-
ii. Bedrock or similar consolidated rock formation water treatment facility;
that cannot be excavated with a shovel outcrops b. Perform percolation testing at each location at inter-
on the property or occurs less than 12 feet vals in the soil profile sufficient to:
below the land surface; i. Establish the wastewater absorption capability
iii. The native soil at the surface or encountered in of the soil under R18-9-A312(D), and
a boring, trench, or hole consists of more than ii. Aid in determining that a sufficient zone of
35 percent rock fragments; unsaturated flow is provided below the disposal
iv. The seasonal high water table occurs within 12 works to achieve necessary wastewater treat-
feet of the natural land surface as encountered ment. The investigator shall perform percola-
in trenches or borings, or evidenced by well tion tests at multiple depths if there is an
records or hydrologic reports; indication of an obvious change in soil charac-
v. Seasonal saturation at the natural land surface teristics that affect the location, selection,
occurs as indicated by soil mottling, vegetation design, installation, or disposal performance of
adapted to near-surface saturated soils, or the on-site wastewater treatment facility;
springs, seeps, or surface water near enough to c. Excavate percolation test holes in undisturbed soil at
the intended location of the on-site wastewater least 12 inches deep with dimensions of 12 inches by
treatment facility to have a connection with 12 inches, if square, or a diameter of 15 inches, if
potential seasonal saturation at the land surface; round. The investigator shall not alter the structure
or of the soil during the excavation;
vi. A percolation test yields results outside the lim- d. Place percolation test holes away from site or soil
its specified in subsection (D)(2)(a) and (b). features that yield unrepresentative or misleading
c. Percolation testing. The investigator may perform data pertaining to the location, selection, design,
percolation testing as specified in subsection (F): installation, or performance of the on-site wastewa-
i. To augment another method of subsurface char- ter treatment facility;
acterization if useful to locate or design an on- e. Scarify smeared soil surfaces within the percolation
site wastewater treatment facility, or test holes and remove any loosened materials from
ii. As the sole method of subsurface characteriza- the bottom of the hole; and
tion if a subsurface characterization by an f. Use buckets with holes in the sides to support the
ASTM method is not required under subsection sidewalls of the percolation test hole, if necessary.
(D)(3)(b). The investigator shall fill any voids between the
E. If an ASTM method is used for subsurface characterization, walls of the hole and the bucket with pea gravel to
the investigator shall conduct subsurface characterization tests reduce the impact of the enlarged hole.
at the site to provide adequate, credible, and representative 2. Presoaking procedure. The investigator shall:
information to ensure proper location, selection, design, and a. Fill the percolation test hole with clean water to a
installation of the on-site wastewater treatment facility. The depth of 12 inches above the bottom of the hole;
investigator shall: b. Observe the decline of the water level in the hole
1. Select at least two test locations in the primary area and and record time in minutes for the water to com-
one test location in the reserve area to conduct the tests; pletely drain away;
2. Perform the characterization at each test location at c. Repeat the steps specified in subsection (F)(2)(a)
appropriate depths to: and (b) if the water drains away in less than 60 min-
a. Establish the wastewater absorption capacity of the utes.
soil under R18-9-A312(D), and i. If the water drains away the second time in less
b. Aid in determining that a sufficient zone of unsatur- than 60 minutes, the investigator shall repeat
ated flow is provided below the disposal works to the steps specified in subsections (F)(2)(a) and
achieve necessary wastewater treatment; and (b).
3. Submit with the site investigation report: ii. If the water drains away a third time in less than
60 minutes, the investigator shall perform the

percolation test by following subsection (F)(3); design of the on-site wastewater treatment
and facility.
d. Add clean water to the hole after 60 minutes and G. Seepage pit performance testing method for subsurface char-
maintain the water at a minimum depth of 9 inches acterization. The investigator shall test seepage pits described
for at least four more hours if it takes 60 minutes or in R18-9-E302 as follows:
longer for the water to drain away. The investigator 1. Planning and Preparation. The investigator shall:
shall protect the hole from precipitation and runoff, a. Identify the disposal areas at the site and drill a test
and perform the percolation test specified in subsec- hole at least 18 inches in diameter to the depth of the
tion (F)(3) between 16 and 24 hours after presoak- proposed seepage pit, at least 30 feet deep, and
ing. b. Scarify soil surfaces within the test hole and remove
3. Conducting the test. The investigator shall: loosened materials from the bottom of the hole.
a. Conduct the percolation test before soil hydraulic 2. Presoaking procedure. The investigator shall:
conditions established by the presoaking procedure a. Fill the bottom 6 inches of the test hole with gravel,
substantially change. The investigator shall remove if necessary, to prevent scouring;
loose materials in the percolation test hole to ensure b. Fill the test hole with clean water up to 3 feet below
that the specified dimensions of the hole are main- the land surface;
tained and the infiltration surfaces are undisturbed c. Observe the decline of the water level in the hole
native soil; and determine the time in hours and minutes for the
b. Fill the test hole to a depth of six inches above the water to completely drain away;
bottom with clean water; d. Repeat the procedure if the water drains away in less
c. Observe the decline of the water level in the test hole than four hours; If the water drains away the second
and record the time in minutes for the water level to time in less than four hours, the investigator shall
fall exactly 1 inch from a fixed reference point. The conduct the seepage pit performance test by follow-
investigator shall: ing subsection (G)(3);
i. Immediately refill the hole with clean water to e. Add water to the hole and maintain the water at a
a depth of 6 inches above the bottom, and depth that leaves at least the top 3 feet of hole
determine and record the time in minutes for exposed to air for at least four more hours if the
the water level to fall exactly 1 inch, water drains away in four or more hours; and
ii. Refill the hole again with clean water to a depth f. Not remove the water from the hole before the seep-
of 6 inches above the bottom and determine and age pit performance test if there is standing water in
record the time in minutes for the water to fall the hole after at least 16 hours of presoaking.
exactly 1 inch, and 3. Conducting the test. The investigator shall:
iii. Ensure that the method for measuring water a. Fill the test hole with clean water up to 3 feet below
level depth is accurate and does not signifi- land surface;
cantly affect the percolation rate of the test b. Observe the decline of the water level in the hole
hole; and determine and record the vertical distance to the
d. If the percolation rate stabilizes for three consecu- water level from a fixed reference point every 10
tive measurements by varying no more than 10 per- minutes. The investigator shall ensure that the
cent, use the highest percolation rate value of the method for measuring water level depth is accurate
three measurements. If three consecutive measure- and does not significantly affect the rate of fall of the
ments indicate that the percolation rate results are water level in the test hole;
not stabilizing or the percolation rate is between 60 c. Measure the decline of the water level continually
and 120 minutes per inch, the investigator shall use until three consecutive 10-minute measurements
an alternate method based on a graphical solution of indicate that the infiltration rates are within 10 per-
the test data to approximate the stabilized percola- cent. If measurements indicate that infiltration is not
tion rate; approaching a steady rate or if the rate is close to a
e. Record the percolation rate results in minutes per numerical limit specified in R18-9-A312(E)(1), the
inch; and investigator shall use, an alternate method based on
f. Submit the following information with the site a graphical solution of the test data to approximate
investigation report: the final stabilized infiltration rate;
i. A log of the soil formations encountered for all d. Percolation test rate. Calculate the stabilized infiltra-
percolation tests including information on tex- tion rate for a seepage pit determined by the test hole
ture, structure, consistence, percentage of rock procedure specified in subsection (G)(1)(a) using the
fragments, and mottles, if present; formula P = (15 / DS) x IS to determine an equiva-
ii. Whether and which test hole was reinforced lent percolation test rate. Once “P” is determined,
with a bucket; the investigator shall use R18-9-A312(D)(2)(a) to
iii. The locations, depths, and bottom elevations of establish the design SAR for wastewater treated
the percolation test holes on the site investiga- under R18-9-E302 and to calculate the required min-
tion map; imum sidewall area for the seepage pit using the
iv. A determination of depth to groundwater below equation specified in R18-9-E302(C)(5)(k).
the land surface by test trenches or borings, i. “P” is the percolation test rate (minutes per
published groundwater data, subdivision inch) tabulated in the first column of the table
reports, or relevant well data; and in R18-9-A312(D)(2)(a),
v. A determination of the water absorption char- ii. “DS” is the diameter of the seepage pit test hole
acteristics of the soil, under R18-9- in inches, and
A312(D)(2)(a), sufficient to allow location and iii. “IS” is the seepage pit stabilized infiltration

rate (minutes per inch) determined by the pro- identified under R18-9-A310(C) or R18-9-A310(D) exists at
cedure specified in R18-9-A310(F)(3)(c); the site.
e. Submit the following information with the site 1. A person may install a seepage pit only in valley-fill sedi-
investigation report: ments in a basin-and-range alluvial basin and only if the
i. The results of the seepage pit performance test- seepage pit performance test results meet the criteria
ing including data, calculations, and findings specified in R18-9-A312(E).
on a form provided by the Department; 2. The person shall specify in the Notice of Intent to Dis-
ii. The log of the test hole indicating lithologic charge that no limiting conditions described in R18-9-
characteristics and points of change; A310(C) and (D) were identified at the site.
iii. The location of the test hole on the site investi- C. If any surface or subsurface limiting condition is identified in
gation map; the site investigation report, an applicant may propose installa-
iv. A determination of depth to groundwater below tion of a septic tank and disposal works system described in
the land surface by borings, published ground- R18-9-E302 only if:
water data, subdivision reports, or relevant well 1. The applicant submits information under R18-9-A312(G)
data. that describes:
f. Fill the test hole so that groundwater quality and a. How the design of the septic tank and disposal
public safety are not compromised if the seepage pit works system specified in R18-9-E302 was modi-
is drilled elsewhere or if a seepage pit cannot be fied to overcome limiting conditions;
sited at the location because of unfavorable test b. How the modified design meets the criteria of R18-
results. 9-A312(G)(3); and
H. Qualifications. An investigator shall not perform a site investi- c. A site-specific SAR under R18-9-A312(D)(2)(a) or
gation under this Section unless the investigator has knowl- (b), as applicable; and
edge and competence in the subject area and is licensed in 2. None of the following surface or subsurface limiting con-
good standing or otherwise qualified in one of the following ditions are identified at the site:
categories: a. An outcropping of rock that cannot be excavated or
1. Arizona-registered professional engineer, will impair the function of soil receiving the dis-
2. Arizona-registered geologist, charge exists in the intended location of the on-site
3. Arizona-registered sanitarian, wastewater treatment facility, as described in R18-9-
4. A certificate of training from a course recognized by the A310(C)(2)(e);
Department as sufficiently covering the information spec- b. The vertical separation distance from the bottom of
ified in this Section, or the lowest point of the disposal works to the sea-
5. Qualifies under another category designated in writing by sonal high water table is less than the minimum ver-
the Department. tical separation distance, as described in R18-9-
A310(D)(2)(c); or
Historical Note
c. A subsurface condition that promotes accelerated
downward movement of insufficiently treated
wastewater as described in R18-9-A310(D)(2)(e).
D. If a site can accommodate a septic tank and disposal works
12, 2005 (05-3).
system described in R18-9-E302, the applicant shall not install
R18-9-A311. Facility Selection for Type 4 On-site Wastewater a treatment works or disposal works described in R18-9-E303
Treatment Facilities through R18-9-E322 unless the applicant submits a statement
A. A person shall select, design, and install an on-site wastewater to the Department with the Notice of Intent to Discharge
treatment facility that is appropriate for the site’s geographic acknowledging the following:
location, setback limitations, slope, topography, drainage and 1. The applicant is aware that although a septic tank and dis-
soil characteristics, wastewater infiltration capability, depth to posal works system described in R18-9-E302 is appropri-
the seasonal high water table, and any surface or subsurface ate for the site, the applicant desires to install a treatment
limiting condition. works or disposal works authorized under R18-9-E303
1. A person may use on-site treatment and disposal technol- through R18-9-E322; and
ogies covered by a Type 4 General Permit alone or in 2. The applicant is aware that a treatment works or disposal
combination with another Type 4 General Permit to over- works authorized under R18-9-E303 through R18-9-
come site limitations. E322 may result in higher capital, operation, and mainte-
2. An applicant may submit a single Notice of Intent to Dis- nance costs than a septic tank and disposal works system
charge for an on-site wastewater treatment facility con- described in R18-9-E302.
sisting of components or technologies covered by Historical Note
multiple general permits if the information submittal New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
requirements of all the general permits are met. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
3. The Director shall issue a single Construction Authoriza- final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
tion under R18-9-A301(D)(1) and a single Discharge 12, 2005 (05-3).
Authorization under R18-9-A301(D)(2) for an on-site
wastewater treatment facility that consists of components R18-9-A312. Facility Design for Type 4 On-site Wastewater
or technologies covered by multiple general permits. Treatment Facilities
B. A person may install a septic tank and disposal works system A. General design requirements. An applicant shall ensure that
described in R18-9-E302 as the sole method of wastewater the person designing an on-site wastewater treatment facility:
treatment and disposal at a site if the site investigation con- 1. Signs the design documents submitted as part of the
ducted under R18-9-A310 indicates that no limiting condition Notice of Intent to Discharge to obtain a Construction

Authorization, including plans, specifications, drawings, and entry by rodents, mosquitoes, flies, or other
reports, and calculations; and organisms capable of transporting a disease-causing
2. Locates and designs the on-site wastewater treatment organism;
facility project using good design judgment and relies on d. Design tanks, liners, ports, seals, piping to and
appropriate design methods and calculations. within the facility, and appurtenances for watertight-
B. Design considerations and flow determination. An applicant ness under all operational conditions;
shall ensure that the person designing the on-site wastewater e. Provide adequate storage capacity above high oper-
treatment facility shall: ating level to:
1. Design the facility to satisfy a 20-year operational life; i. Accommodate a 24-hour power or pump out-
2. Design the facility based on the provisions of one or more age, and
of the general permits in R18-9-E302 through R18-9- ii. Contain wastewater that is incompletely treated
E322 for facilities with a design flow of less than 3000 or cannot be released by the disposal works to
gallons per day, and R18-9-E323 for facilities with a the native soil;
design flow of 3000 gallons per day to less than 24,000 f. If a fixed media process is used, provide in the con-
gallons per day; struction drawings the media material, installation
3. Design the facility based on the facility’s design flow and specification, media configuration, and wastewater
wastewater characteristics as specified in R18-9- loading rate of the media at the daily design flow;
A309(B)(3); g. Provide a fail-safe wastewater control or operational
4. For on-site wastewater treatment facilities permitted process, if required by the general permit to prevent
under R18-9-E303 through R18-9-E323, apply the fol- discharge of inadequately treated wastewater; and
lowing design requirements, as applicable: h. Reference design. If using a reference design on file
a. Include the power source and power components in with the Department, indicate the reference design
construction drawings if electricity or another type within the information submitted with the Notice of
of power is necessary for facility operation; Intent to Discharge.
b. If a hydraulic analysis is required under subsection C. Setbacks. The following setbacks apply unless the Depart-
(E), perform the analysis based on the location and ment:
dimensions of the bottom and sidewall surfaces of 1. Specifies alternative setbacks under Article 3, Part E of
the disposal works that are identified in the design this Chapter;
documentation; 2. Approves a different setback under the procedure speci-
c. Design components, piping, ports, seals, and appur- fied in subsection (G); or
tenances to withstand installation loads, internal and 3. Establishes a more stringent setback on a site- or area-
external operational loads, and buoyant forces. specific basis to ensure compliance with water quality
Design ports for resistance against movement, and standards.
cap or cover openings for protection from damage
Setback For An On-Site
Wastewater Treatment Facil-
Features Requiring Setbacks Special Provisions
ity, Including Reserve Area
(In Feet)
1. Building 10 Includes porches, decks, and steps (covered or
uncovered), breezeways, roofed patios, carports,
covered walks, and similar structures and appur-
tenances.
2. Property line shared with any adjoining lot or par- 50 A person may reduce the setback to a minimum
cel not served by a common drinking water system* of 5 feet from the property line if:
or an existing water well a. The owners of any affected undeveloped adja-
cent properties agree, as evidenced by an
appropriately recorded document, to limit
the location of any new well on their prop-
erty to at least 100 feet from the proposed
treatment works and primary and reserve
disposal works; and
b. The arrangements and documentation are
approved by the Department.
3. All other property lines 5 None
4. Public or private water supply well 100 None
5. Perennial or intermittent stream 100 Measured horizontally from the high water line
of the peak streamflow from a 10-year, 24-hour
rainfall event.
6. Lake, reservoir, or canal 100 Measured horizontally from the high water line
from a 10-year, 24-hour rainfall event at the lake
or reservoir.

7. Drinking water intake from a surface water source 200 Measured horizontally from the on-site waste-
(includes an open water body, downslope spring or a water treatment facility to the structure or mech-
well tapping streamside saturated alluvium) anism for withdrawing raw water such as a pipe
inlet, grate, pump, intake or diversion box,
spring box, well, or similar structure.
8. Wash or drainage easement with a drainage area 50 Measured horizontally from the nearest edge of
of more than 20 acres the defined natural channel bank or drainage
easement boundary. A person may reduce the
setback to 25 feet if natural or constructed ero-
sion protection is approved by the appropriate
flood plain administrator.
9. Water main or branch water line 10 None
10. Domestic service water line 5 Measured horizontally between the water line
and the wastewater pipe, except that the follow-
ing are allowed:
a. A water line may cross above a wastewater
pipe if the crossing angle is between 45 and
90 degrees and the vertical separation dis-
tance is 1 foot or more.
b. A water line may parallel a wastewater pipe
with a horizontal separation distance of 1
foot to 5 feet if the bottom of the water line
is 1 foot or more above the top of the waste-
water pipe and is in a separate trench or on
a bench in the same trench.
11. Downslopes or cut banks greater than 15 percent,
culverts, and ditches from:
a. Treatment works components 10 Measured horizontally from the bottom of the

treatment works component to the closest point
of daylighting on the surface.
b. Trench, bed, chamber technology, or gravel- Measured horizontally from the bottom of the
less trench with: lowest point of the disposal pipe or drip lines, as
applicable, to the closest point of daylighting on
the surface.
i. No limiting subsurface condition speci- 20

fied in R18-9-A310(D)(2),
ii. A limiting subsurface condition. 50
c. Subsurface drip lines. 3 Measured horizontally from the bottom of the

lowest point of the disposal pipe or drip lines, as
applicable, to the closest point of daylighting on
the surface.
12. Driveway 5 Measured horizontally to the nearest edge of an
on-site wastewater treatment facility excavation.
A person may place a properly reinforced and
protected wastewater treatment facility, except
for disposal works, at any location relative to a
driveway if access openings, risers, and covers
carry the design load and are protected from
inflow.
13. Swimming pool excavation 5 Except if soil loading or stability concerns indi-
cate the need for a greater separation distance.
14. Easement (except drainage easement) 5 None
15. Earth fissures 100 None
* A “common drinking water system” means a system that currently serves or is under legal obligation to serve the property and may
include a drinking water utility, a well-sharing agreement, or other viable water supply agreement.
D. Soil absorption rate (SAR) and disposal works sizing. rate. If soil characterization and percolation test methods
1. An applicant shall determine the soil absorption area by yield different SAR values or if multiple applications of
dividing the design flow by the applicable soil absorption the same approach yield different values, the designer of

the disposal works shall use the lowest SAR value unless
a higher SAR value is proposed and justified to the
Department’s satisfaction in the Notice of Intent to Dis-
charge.
2. The SAR used to calculate disposal works size for sys-
tems described in R18-9-E302 is as follows:
a. The SAR by percolation testing as described in R18-
9-A310(F) is determined as follows:
Percolation Rate from SAR, Trench, SAR, Bed

Percolation Test (min- Chamber, and (gal/day/ft2)
utes per inch) Pit (gal/day/ft2)
Less than 1.00 A site-specific A site-specific
SAR is required SAR is required
1.00 to less than 3.00 1.20 0.93
3.00 1.10 0.73
4.00 1.00 0.67
5.00 0.90 0.60
7.00 0.75 0.50
10.0 0.63 0.42
15.0 0.50 0.33
20.0 0.44 0.29
25.0 0.40 0.27
30.0 0.36 0.24
35.0 0.33 0.22
40.0 0.31 0.21
45.0 0.29 0.20
50.0 0.28 0.19
55.0 0.27 0.18
55.0+ to 60.0 0.25 0.17
60.0+ to 120 0.20 0.13
Greater than 120 A site-specific A site-specific
SAR is required SAR is required
b. The SAR using the soil evaluation method described

in R18-9-A310(E) is determined by answering the
questions in the following table. The questions are
read in sequence starting with “A.” The first “yes”
answer determines the SAR.

SAR, Trench, Chamber, SAR,

Sequence of Soil and Pit Bed
Characteristics Questions gal/day/ft2 gal/day/ft2
A. Is the horizon gravelly coarse sand or coarser? A site-specific SAR is A site-specific SAR is
required required
B. Is the structure of the horizon moderate or strongly platy? A site-specific SAR is A site-specific SAR is
required required
C. Is the texture of the horizon sandy clay loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or A site-specific SAR is A site-specific SAR is
finer and the soil structure weak platy? required required
D. Is the moist consistency stronger than firm or any cemented class? A site-specific SAR is A site-specific SAR is
required required
E. Is the texture sandy clay, clay, or silty clay of high clay content and the struc- A site-specific SAR is A site-specific SAR is
ture massive or weak? required required
F. Is the texture sandy clay loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or silty loam and A site-specific SAR is A site-specific SAR is
the structure massive? required required
G. Is the texture of the horizon loam or sandy loam and the structure massive? 0.20 0.13
H. Is the texture sandy clay, clay, or silty clay of low clay content and the struc- 0.20 0.13
ture moderate or strong?
I. Is the texture sandy clay loam, clay loam, or silty clay loam and the structure 0.20 0.13
weak?
J. Is the texture sandy clay loam, clay loam, or silty clay loam and the structure 0.40 0.27
moderate or strong?
K. Is the texture sandy loam, loam, or silty loam and the structure weak? 0.40 0.27
L. Is the texture sandy loam, loam, or silt loam and the structure moderate or 0.60 0.40
strong?
M. Is the texture fine sand, very fine sand, loamy fine sand, or loamy very fine 0.40 0.27
sand?
N. Is the texture loamy sand or sand? 0.80 0.53
O. Is the texture coarse sand? 1.20 A site-specific SAR is
required
3. For an on-site wastewater treatment facility described in a replacement or repair and is at least as large as the follow-
general permit other than R18-9-E302, the SAR is depen- ing:
dent on the ability of the facility to reduce the level of a. For a dwelling, a primary area for the disposal works
TSS and BOD5 and is calculated using the following for- sized according to subsection (D)(1) and a reserve
mula: area of 100 percent of the primary area, excluding
the footprint of the treatment works. A reserve area
is not required for a lot in a subdivision approved
   before 1974 if the lot conforms to its original
 1139
.  
SARa =  − 187
.  SAR1.13 + 1SAR approved configuration;
 3  
 TSS + BOD5   b. For other than a dwelling, a primary area for the dis-
posal works sized according to subsection (D)(1)
and a reserve area of 100 percent of the primary
a. “SARa” is the adjusted soil absorption rate for dis- area, excluding the footprint of the treatment works.
posal works design in gallons per day per square 5. An applicant shall ensure that the subsurface disposal
foot, works is designed to achieve the design flow established
b. “TSS” is the total suspended solids in wastewater in R18-9-A309(B)(3) through proper hydraulic function,
delivered to the disposal works in milligrams per including conditions of seasonally cold and wet weather.
liter, E. Vertical separation distances.
c. “BOD5” is the five-day biochemical oxygen demand 1. Minimum vertical separation to the seasonal high water
of wastewater delivered to the disposal works in mil- table for a disposal works described in R18-9-E302
ligrams per liter, and receiving septic tank effluent. For a disposal works
d. “SAR” is the soil absorption rate for septic tank described in R18-9-E302 receiving septic tank effluent,
effluent determined by the subsurface characteriza- the minimum vertical separation distance between the
tion method described in R18-9-A310. lowest point in the disposal works and the seasonal high
4. An applicant shall ensure that the facility is designed so water table is dependent on the soil absorption rate and is
that the area of the intended installation is large enough to determined as follows:
allow for construction of the facility and for future

Soil Absorption Rate Minimum Vertical Separation Between The

(gallons per day per square foot) Bottom Of The Disposal Works And The
Seasonal High Water Table
(feet)
Trench and Chamber Bed Seepage Trench, Chamber, and Bed Seepage
Pit Pit
Not allowed
1.20+ 0.93+ 1.20+ for septic tank Not Allowed
effluent
0.63+ to 1.20 0.42 to 0.93 0.63+ to 1.20 10 60
0.20 to 0.63 0.13 to 0.42 0.36 to 0.63 5 60
Not allowed
Less than 0.20 Less than 0.13 Less than 0.36 for septic tank Not Allowed
effluent
2. Minimum vertical separation to the seasonal high water b. Include a hydraulic analysis with the Notice Of
table for treatment and disposal works described in R18- Intent To Discharge, based on the dimensions of the
9-E303 through R18-9-E322. If the minimum vertical absorption surfaces specified in R18-9-
separation distance to the seasonal high water table for a A312(B)(4)(b), showing that the soil is sufficiently
disposal works receiving septic tank effluent specified in permeable to conduct wastewater downward and lat-
subsection (E)(1) is not met, the applicant shall comply erally without surfacing for the site conditions at the
with the following: disposal works.
a. Employ one or more technologies described in R18- 3. Vertical separation from a subsurface limiting condition
9-E303 through R18-9-E322 to achieve a reduced described in R18-9-A310(D)(2)(d) that may cause or con-
concentration of harmful microorganisms, expressed tribute to surfacing of wastewater. If a subsurface limiting
as total coliform in colony forming units per 100 condition described in R18-9-A310(D)(2)(d) exists at the
milliliters (cfu/100 ml) delivered to native soil at the location of the disposal works, the applicant shall ensure
bottom of the disposal works. The applicant shall that the design for the on-site wastewater treatment facil-
use the following table to select works that achieve a ity meets one of the following:
reduced total coliform concentration corresponding a. A zone of acceptable native soil with the following
to the available vertical separation distance between characteristics exists between the bottom of the dis-
the bottom of the disposal works and the seasonal posal works and the top of the subsurface limiting
high water table: condition:
i. The zone of soil is at least 4 feet thick, and
ii. The zone of soil is sufficiently permeable to
Available Vertical Separation Maximum Allowable conduct wastewater released from the disposal
Distance Between the Bottom Total Coliform Concentra- works vertically downward and laterally with-
of The Disposal Works and the tion, 95th Percentile, out causing surfacing of the wastewater as doc-
Seasonal High Water Table Delivered to Natural Soil umented by a hydraulic analysis submitted with
(feet) by the Disposal Works the Notice of Intent to Discharge that is based
For SAR*, For SAR*, (Log10 of coliform concen- on the dimensions of the absorption surfaces
0.20 to 0.63 0.63+ to 1.20 tration specified in R18-9-A312(B)(4)(b);
in cfu per 100 milliliters) b. The subsurface limiting condition is thin enough to
5 10 8** allow placement of a disposal works into acceptable
native soil beneath the subsurface limiting condition
4 8 7 if the following criteria are met:
3.5 7 6 i. The bottom of the subsurface limiting condition
is not deeper than 10 feet below the land sur-
3 6 5 face, and
2.5 5 4 ii. The vertical separation distance from the bot-
tom of the disposal works to the seasonal high
2 4 3 water table complies with subsection (E)(1) or
1.5 3 2 (2), as applicable; or
c. If the disposal works is placed above the subsurface
1 2 1
limiting condition and the depth to the subsurface
0 0 0*** limiting condition is less than 4 feet below the bot-
tom of the disposal works, the design for the on-site
* Soil absorption rate from percolation testing or soil character- wastewater treatment facility shall comply with all
ization, in gallons per square foot per day. of the following:
** Nominal value for a standard septic tank and disposal field i. Employ one or more technologies described in
(108 colony forming units per 100 ml). R18-9-E303 through R18-9-E322 to achieve a
*** Nominally free of coliform bacteria.

reduced concentration of harmful microorgan- ii. The SAR of the soil is not less than 0.20 gal-
isms, expressed as total coliform in colony lons per day per square foot nor more than 1.20
forming units per 100 milliliters (cfu/100 ml), gallons per day per square foot; or
delivered to acceptable native soil at the bottom b. The on-site wastewater treatment facility employs
of the disposal works, as follows: one or more technologies described in R18-9-E303
through R18-9-E322 that produces treated wastewa-
ter that meets a total coliform concentration of
Available Vertical Separa- Maximum Allowable 1,000,000 (Log106) colony forming units per 100
tion Distance from the Bot- Total Coliform Concentra- milliliters, 95th percentile.
tom of the Disposal Works tion, 95th Percentile, F. Materials and manufactured system components.
to the Subsurface Limiting Delivered to Acceptable 1. Materials. An applicant shall use aggregate if no specifi-
Condition Native Soil by the Disposal cation for disposal works material is provided in this Arti-
(feet) Works cle.
(Log10 of coliform 2. Manufactured components. If manufactured components
concentration are used, an applicant shall design, install, and operate the
in cfu per 100 milliliters) on-site wastewater treatment facility following the manu-
3.5 7 facturer’s specifications. The applicant shall ensure that:
a. Treatment and containment components, mechanical
3 6 equipment, instrumentation, and controls have mon-
itoring, inspection, access and cleanout ports or cov-
2.5 5 ers, as appropriate, for monitoring and service;
b. Treatment and containment components, pipe, fit-
2 4 tings, pumps, and related components and controls
are durable, watertight, structurally sound, and capa-
1.5 0* ble of withstanding stress from installation and oper-
ational service; and
1 0* c. Distribution lines for disposal works are constructed
of clay tile laid with open joints, perforated clay
0.5 0* pipe, perforated high density polyethylene pipe, per-
forated ABS pipe, or perforated PVC pipe if the pipe
0 0* is suitable for wastewater disposal use and sufficient
openings are available for distribution of the waste-
water into the trench or bed area.
* Nominally free of coliform bacteria. 3. Electronic components. When electronic components are
ii. If the SAR of the native soil into which the dis- used, the applicant shall ensure that:
posal works is placed is not more than 0.63 gal- a. Instructions and a wiring diagram are mounted on
lons per day per square foot, include a the inside of a control panel cover;
hydraulic analysis with the Notice of Intent to b. The control panel is equipped with a multimode
Discharge, based on the location and dimen- operation switch, red alarm light, buzzer, and reset
sions of the absorption surfaces specified in button;
R18-9-A312(B)(4)(b), showing that the soil is c. The multimode operation switch operates in the
sufficiently permeable to conduct wastewater automatic position for normal system operation; and
vertically downward and laterally without sur- d. An anomalous condition is indicated by a glowing
facing for the site conditions at the disposal alarm light and sounding buzzer. The continued
works; and glowing of the alarm light after pressing the reset
iii. If a disinfection device under R18-9-E320 is button shall signal the need for maintenance or
proposed but is not used with surface disposal repair of the system at the earliest practical opportu-
of wastewater under R18-9-E321 or “Category nity.
A” drip irrigation disposal under R18-9-E322, 4. If a conflict exists between this Article and the manufac-
provide a justification with the Notice of Intent turer’s specifications, the requirements of this Article
to Discharge stating why the selected type of apply. Except for the requirements in subsection (D) and
disposal works is favored over disposal under (E), which always apply, if the conflict voids a manufac-
R18-9-E321 or R18-9-E322. turer’s warranty, the applicant may submit a request
4. Vertical separation from a subsurface limiting condition under subsection (G) justifying use of the manufacturer’s
described in R18-9-A310(D)(2)(e) that promotes acceler- specifications.
ated downward movement of insufficiently treated waste- G. Alternative design, setback, installation, or operational fea-
water. If a subsurface limiting condition described in tures. When an applicant submits a Notice of Intent to Dis-
R18-9-A310(D)(2)(e) exists at the location of the pro- charge, the applicant may request that the Department review
posed disposal works, the applicant shall ensure that the and approve a feature of improved or alternative technology,
design for the on-site wastewater treatment facility meets design, setback, installation, or operation that differs from a
one of the following: general permit requirement in this Article.
a. A zone of naturally occurring soil with the following 1. The applicant shall make the request for an improved or
characteristics exists between the bottom of the dis- alternative feature of technology, design, setback, instal-
posal works and the top of the subsurface limiting lation, or operation on a form provided by the Depart-
condition: ment and include:
i. The zone of soil is at least 2 feet thick, and a. A description of the requested change;

b. A citation to the applicable feature or technology, bances from grubbing, and otherwise preclude damage to
design, setback, installation, or operational require- the disposal area that would impair performance;
ment for which the change is being requested; and 4. Components are protected from damage at the construc-
c. Justification for the requested change, including any tion site and installed in conformance with the manufac-
necessary supporting documentation. turer’s instructions if consistent with this Article;
2. The applicant shall submit the appropriate fee specified 5. Treatment media are placed to achieve uniform density,
under 18 A.A.C. 14 for each requested change. For pur- prevent differential settling, produce a level inlet surface
poses of calculating the fee, a requested change that is unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, and avoid
applied multiple times in a similar manner throughout the introduction of construction contaminants;
facility is considered a single request if submitted for 6. Backfill is placed to prevent damage to geotextile, liners,
concurrent review. tanks, and other components;
3. The applicant shall provide sufficient information for the 7. Soil cover is shaped to shed rainfall away from the back-
Department to determine that the change achieves equal fill areas and prevent ponding of runoff; and
or better performance compared with the general permit 8. Anti-buoyancy measures are implemented during con-
requirement, or addresses site or system conditions more struction if temporary saturated backfill conditions are
satisfactorily than the requirements of this Article. anticipated during construction.
4. The Department shall review and may approve the B. Operation and maintenance. In addition to operation and main-
request for change. tenance requirements in the general permit or specified in the
5. The Department shall deny the request for the change if operation and maintenance manual, the permittee shall ensure
the change will adversely affect other permittees or cause that the following tasks are performed, as applicable:
or contribute to a violation of an Aquifer Water Quality 1. Pump accumulated residues, inspect and clean wastewa-
Standard. ter treatment and distribution components, and manage
6. The Department shall deny the request for the change if residues to protect human health and the environment;
the change: 2. Clean, backwash, or replace effluent filters according to
a. Fails to achieve equal or better performance com- the manufacturer’s instructions, and manage residues to
pared to the general permit requirement; protect human health and the environment;
b. Fails to address site or system conditions more satis- 3. Inspect and clean the effluent baffle screen and pump
factorily than the general permit requirement; tank, and properly dispose of cleaning residue;
c. Is insufficiently justified based on the information 4. Clean the dosing tank effluent screen, pump switches,
provided in the submittal; and floats, and properly dispose of cleaning residue;
d. Requires excessive review time, research, or special- 5. Flush lateral lines and return flush water to the pretreat-
ized expertise by the Department to act on the ment headworks;
request; or 6. Inspect, remove and replace, if necessary, and properly
e. For any other justifiable cause. dispose of filter media;
7. The Department may approve a reduced setback for a 7. Rod pressurized wastewater delivery lines and secondary
facility authorized to discharge under one or more of the distribution lines (for dosing systems), and return clean-
general permits in R18-9-E303 through R18-9-E322, ing water to the pretreatment headworks;
either separately or in combination with a septic tank sys- 8. Inspect and clean pump inlets and controls and return
tem authorized under R18-9-E302, if the applicant dem- cleaning water to the pretreatment headworks;
onstrates that: 9. Implement corrective measures if anomalous ponding,
a. The treatment performance is significantly better dryness, noise, odor, or differential settling is observed;
than that provided under R18-9-E302(B), 10. Inspect and monitor inspection and access ports, as appli-
b. The wastewater loading rate is reduced, or cable, to verify that operation is within expected limits
c. Surface or subsurface characteristics ensure that for:
reduced setbacks are protective of human health or a. Influent wastewater quality;
water quality. b. The pressurized dosing system;
c. The aggregate infiltration bed and mound system;
Historical Note
d. Wastewater delivery and the engineered pad;
e. The pressurized delivery system, filter, underdrain,
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended to
and native soil absorption system;
correct a manifest typographical error in subsection
f. Saturation condition status in peat and other media;
(E)(1) (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 11
and
A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).
g. Treatment system components;
R18-9-A313. Facility Installation, Operation, and Mainte- 11. Inspect tanks, liners, ports, seals, piping, and appurte-
nance for On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities nances for watertightness under all operational condi-
A. Facility installation. In addition to installation requirements in tions;
the general permit, the applicant shall ensure that the follow- 12. Manage vegetation in areas that contain components sub-
ing tasks are performed, as applicable: ject to physical impairment or damage due to root inva-
1. The facility is installed as described in design documents sion or animals;
submitted with the Notice of Intent to Discharge; 13. Maintain drainage, berms, protective barriers, cover
2. Components are installed on a firm foundation that sup- materials, and other features; and
ports the components and operating loads; 14. Maintain the usefulness of the reserve area to allow for
3. The site is prepared to protect native soil beneath the soil repair or replacement of the on-site wastewater treatment
absorption area and in adjacent areas from compaction, facility.
prevent smeared absorption surfaces, minimize distur- Historical Note

235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by i. Manufactured so that partitions or baffles between
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November compartments are of solid durable material (wooden
12, 2005 (05-3). baffles are prohibited) and extend at least 4 inches
above the liquid level. The open area of the baffle
R18-9-A314. Septic Tank Design, Manufacturing, and Installa-
shall be between one and 2 times the open area of
tion for On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities the inlet pipe or horizontal slot and located at the
A person shall not install a septic tank in an on-site wastewater midpoint of the liquid level of the baffle. If a hori-
treatment facility unless the tank meets the following requirements: zontal slot is used, the slot shall be no more than 6
1. The tank is: inches in height;
a. Designed to produce a clarified effluent and provide j. Structurally designed to withstand all anticipated
adequate space for sludge and scum accumulations; earth or other loads. The tank is designed so that:
b. Watertight and constructed of solid durable materi- i. All septic tank covers are capable of supporting
als not subject to excessive corrosion or decay; an earth load of 300 pounds per square foot;
c. Manufactured with at least two compartments unless and
two separate structures are placed in series. The tank ii. If the top of the tank is greater than 2 feet below
is designed so that: finish grade, the septic tank and cover are capa-
i. The inlet compartment of any septic tank not ble of supporting an additional load of 150
placed in series is nominally 67 percent to 75 pounds per square foot for each additional foot
percent of the total required capacity of the of cover;
tank, k. Manufactured or installed so that the influent and
ii. Septic tanks placed in series are considered a effluent ends of the tank are clearly and permanently
unit and meet the same criteria as a single tank, marked on the outside of the tank with the words
iii. The liquid depth of the septic tank is at least 42 “INLET” or “IN,” and “OUTLET” or “OUT,” above
inches, and or to the right or left of the corresponding openings;
iv. A septic tank of 1000 gallon capacity is at least and
8 feet long and the tank length of septic tanks of l. Clearly and permanently marked with the manufac-
greater capacity is at least 2 times but not more turer’s name or registered trademark, or both, the
than 3 times the width; month and year of manufacture, the maximum rec-
d. Manufactured with at least two access openings to ommended depth of earth cover in feet, and the
the tank interior, each at least 20 inches in diameter. design liquid capacity of the tank. The tank is manu-
The tank is designed so that: factured to protect the markings from corrosion so
i. One access opening is located over the inlet end that they remain permanent and readable for the
of the tank and one access opening is located operational life of the tank.
over the outlet end; 2. Materials used to construct or manufacture septic tanks.
ii. Whenever a first compartment exceeds 12 feet a. A septic tank cast-in-place at the site of use shall be
in length, another access opening is provided protected from corrosion by coating the tank with a
over the baffle wall; and bituminous coating, by constructing the tank using a
iii. Access openings and risers are constructed to concrete mix that incorporates 15 percent to 18 per-
ensure accessibility within 6 inches below fin- cent fly ash, or by any other Department-approved
ished grade; means. The tank is designed so that:
e. Manufactured so that the sewage inlet and wastewa- i. The coating extends at least 4 inches below the
ter outlet openings are not smaller than the connect- wastewater line and covers all of the internal
ing sewer pipe. The tank is designed so that: area above that point; and
i. The vertical leg of round inlet and outlet fit- ii. A septic tank cast-in-place complies with the
tings is at least 4 inches but not smaller than the “Building Code Requirements for Structural
connecting sewer pipe, and Concrete and Commentary ACI 318-02/318R-
ii. A baffle fitting has the equivalent cross-sec- 02 (2002),” and the “Code Requirements for
tional area of the connecting sewer pipe and not Environmental Engineering Concrete Struc-
less than a 4 inch horizontal dimension if mea- tures and Commentary, ACI 350/350R-01
sured at the inlet and outlet pipe inverts; (2001),” published by the American Concrete
f. Manufactured so that the inlet and outlet pipe or baf- Institute. This material is incorporated by refer-
fle extends 4 inches above and at least 12 inches ence and does not include any later amend-
below the water surface when the tank is installed ments or editions of the incorporated material.
according to the manufacturer’s instructions consis- Copies of the incorporated material are avail-
tent with this Chapter. The invert of the inlet pipe is able for inspection at the Arizona Department
at least 2 inches above the invert of the outlet pipe; of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washington
g. Manufactured so that the inlet and outlet fittings or Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained
baffles and compartment partitions have a free vent from American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box
area equal to the required cross-sectional area of the 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094.
connected sewer pipe to provide free ventilation b. A steel septic tank shall have a minimum wall thick-
above the water surface from the disposal works or ness of No. 12 U.S. gauge steel and be protected
seepage pit through the septic tank, house sewer, and from corrosion, internally and externally, by a bitu-
stack to the outer air; minous coating or other Department-approved
h. Manufactured so that the open space extends at least means.
9 inches above the liquid level and the cover of the c. A prefabricated concrete septic tank shall meet the
septic tank is at least 2 inches above the top of the “Standard Specification for Precast Concrete Septic
inlet fitting vent opening;

Tanks, C1227-03,” published by the American Soci- 4 28 or less 1250 600

ety for Testing and Materials. This information is
incorporated by reference and does not include any More than 28 1500 750
later amendments or editions of the incorporated 5 35 or less 1500 750
material. Copies of the incorporated material are
available for inspection at the Arizona Department More than 35 2000 900
of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washington 6 42 or less 2000 900
Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained from
the American Society for Testing and Materials More than 42 2500 1050
International West. 7 49 or less 2500 1050
d. A septic tank manufactured using fiberglass or poly-
More than 49 3000 1200
ethylene shall meet the “Material and Property Stan-
dards for Prefabricated Septic Tanks, IAPMO PS 1- 8 56 or less 3000 1200
2004,” published by the International Association of More than 56 3000 1350
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. This informa-
tion is incorporated by reference, does not include ii. Fixture count is determined as follows:
any later amendments or editions of the incorporated
material, and may be viewed at the Arizona Depart-
ment of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washing- Residential Fixture Residential Fixture
ton Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or obtained from Fixture Type Units Fixture Type Units
International Association of Plumbing & Mechani- Bathtub 2 Sink, bar 1
cal Officials, 20001 E. Walnut Drive, South Walnut,
CA 91789-2825. Bidet 2 Sink, kitchen 2
3. Conformance with design, materials, and manufacturing (including
requirements. dishwasher
a. If any conflict exists between this Article and the
Clothes washer 2 Sink, service 3
information incorporated by reference in subsection
(2), the requirements of this Article apply.
Dishwasher (Sep- 2 Utility tub or 2
b. The Department may approve use of alternative con-
arate from sink
struction materials under R18-9-A312(G). Tanks
kitchen)
constructed of wood, block, or bare steel are prohib-
ited. Lavatory, single 1 Water closet, 3
c. The Department may inspect septic tanks at the site 1.6
of manufacturing to verify compliance with subsec- gallons per
tions (1) and (2). flush (gpf)
d. The septic tank sale documentation includes: Lavatory, double 1 Water closet, 4
i. A certificate attesting that the septic tank con- in >1.6 to
forms with the design, materials, and manufac- master bedroom 3.2 gpf
turing requirements in subsections (1) and (2); Shower, single 2 Water closet, 6
and stall greater than 3.2
ii. Instructions for handling and installing the sep- gpf
tic tank.
4. The septic tank’s daily design flow is determined as fol- b. For other than a single family dwelling, the design
lows: liquid capacity of a septic tank in gallons is 2.1 times
a. For a single family dwelling: the daily design flow into the tank as determined
i. The design liquid capacity of the septic tank from Table 1, Unit Design Flows. If the wastewater
and the septic tank’s daily design flow are strength exceeds that of typical sewage, additional
determined based on the number of bedrooms tank volume is required.
and fixture count as follows: c. A person may place two septic tanks in series to
meet the septic tank design liquid capacity require-
ments if the capacity of the first tank is at least 67
Criteria for Septic Tank Size and Design Flow percent of the total required tank capacity and the
capacity of the second tank is at least 33 percent of
Number of Fixture Minimum Design Design the total required tank capacity.
Bedrooms Count Liquid Capacity Flow 5. The following requirements regarding new or replace-
(gallons) (gal/day) ment septic tank installation apply:
1 7 or less 1000 150 a. Permanent surface markers for locating the septic
tank access openings are provided for maintenance;
More than 7 1000 300 b. A septic tank installed under concrete or pavement
2 14 or less 1000 300 has the required access openings extended to grade;
c. A septic tank effluent filter is installed on the septic
More than 14 1000 450 tank. The filter shall:
3 21 or less 1000 450 i. Prevent the passage of solids larger than 1/8
inch in diameter while under two feet of hydro-
More than 21 1250 600 static head; and
ii. Be constructed of materials that are resistant to

corrosion and erosion, sized to accommodate 4. The interceptor size for silt and grease from laundries and
hydraulic and organic loading, and removable laundromats is calculated using the following equation:
for cleaning and maintenance; and Interceptor Size (in gallons) = M × C × F × T × S.
d. The septic tank is tested for watertightness after a. “M” is the number of machines;
installation by the water test described in subsec- b. “C” is the machine cycles per hour (assume 2);
tions (5)(d)(i) and (5)(d)(ii) and repaired or replaced, c. “F” is the waste flow rate from Table 1, Unit Design
if necessary. Flows;
i. The septic tank is filled with clean water, as d. “T” is the estimated retention time (assume 2); and
specified in R18-9-A310(A), to the invert of e. “S” is the estimated storage factor (assume 1.5 that
the outlet and the water left standing in the tank allows for rock filter).
for 24 hours and: C. The applicant may calculate the size of an interceptor using
(1) After 24 hours, the tank is refilled to the different factor values than those given in subsections (B)(3)
invert, if necessary; and (4) based on the values justified by the applicant in the
(2) The initial water level and time is Notice of Intent to Discharge submitted to the Department for
recorded; and the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
(3) After one hour, water level and time is D. The Department may require installation of a sampling box if
recorded. the volume or characteristics of the waste will impair the per-
ii. The tank passes the water test if the water level formance of the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
does not drop over the one-hour period. Any
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visible leak of flowing water is considered a
failure. A damp or wet spot that is not flowing
is not considered a failure.
Historical Note 12, 2005 (05-3).
R18-9-A316. Transfer of Ownership Inspection for On-site
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November Wastewater Treatment Facilities
12, 2005 (05-3). A. Conforming with this Section satisfies the Notice of Transfer
requirements under R18-9-A304.
R18-9-A315. Interceptor Design, Manufacturing, and Installa- B. Within six months before the date of property transfer, the per-
tion for On-site Wastewater Treatment Facilities son who is transferring a property served by an on-site waste-
A. Interceptor requirement. An applicant shall ensure that an water treatment facility shall retain an inspector to perform a
interceptor as required by R18-9-A309(A)(7)(c) or necessary transfer of ownership inspection of the on-site wastewater
due to excessive amounts of grease, garbage, sand, or other treatment facility who meets the following qualifications:
wastes in the sewage is installed between the sewage source 1. Possesses working knowledge of the type of facility and
and the on-site wastewater treatment facility. the inspection process;
B. Interceptor design. An applicant shall ensure that: 2. Holds a certificate of training from a course recognized
1. An interceptor has not less than two compartments with by the Department as sufficiently covering the informa-
fittings designed for grease retention and capable of tion specified in this Section by July 1, 2006; and
removing excessive amounts of grease, garbage, sand, or 3. Holds a license in one of the following categories:
other wastes. Applicable structural and materials require- a. An Arizona-registered engineer;
ments prescribed in R18-9-A314 apply; b. An Arizona-registered sanitarian;
2. Interceptors are located as close to the source as possible c. An owner of a vehicle with a human excreta collec-
and are accessible for servicing. The applicant shall tion and transport license issued under 18 A.A.C. 13,
ensure that access openings for servicing are at grade Article 11 or an employee of the owner of the vehi-
level and gas-tight; cle;
3. The interceptor size for grease and garbage from non-res- d. A contractor licensed by the Registrar of Contractors
idential kitchens is calculated using by the following in one of the following categories:
equation: Interceptor Size (in gallons) = M × F × T × S. i. Residential license B-4 or C-41;
a. “M” is the number of meals per peak hour; ii. Commercial license A, A-12, or L-41; or
b. “F” is the waste flow rate from Table 1, Unit Design iii. Dual license KA or K-41;
Flows. e. A wastewater treatment plant operator certified
c. “T” is the estimated retention time: under 18 A.A.C 5, Article 1; or
i. Commercial kitchen waste, dishwasher or dis- f. A person qualifying under another category desig-
posal: 2.5 hours; or nated by the Department.
ii. Single service kitchen with utensil wash dis- C. The inspector shall complete a Report of Inspection on a form
posal: 1.5 hours; approved by the Department, sign it, and provide it to the per-
d. “S” is the estimated storage factor: son transferring the property. The Report of Inspection shall:
i. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, 8-hour 1. Address the physical and operational condition of the on-
operation: 1.0; site wastewater treatment facility and describe observed
ii. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, 16-hour deficiencies and repairs completed, if any;
operation: 2.0; 2. Indicate that each septic tank or other wastewater treat-
iii. Fully equipped commercial kitchen, 24-hour ment container on the property was pumped or otherwise
operation: 3.0; or serviced to remove, to the maximum extent possible,
iv. Single service kitchen, 1.5; solid, floating, and liquid waste accumulations, or that
pumping or servicing was not performed for one of the
following reasons:

a. A Discharge Authorization for the on-site wastewa- c. Gross areal nitrogen loading, calculated as the
ter treatment facility was issued and the facility was amount of nitrogen discharged into the subsurface
put into service within 12 months before the transfer by use of on-site wastewater treatment facilities,
of ownership inspection, divided by the land area under consideration for des-
b. Pumping or servicing was not necessary at the time ignation as a Nitrogen Management Area;
of the inspection based on the manufacturer’s writ- d. Population growth rate of area;
ten operation and maintenance instructions, or e. Existing contamination of groundwater by nitrogen
c. No accumulation of floating or settled waste was species;
present in the septic tank or wastewater treatment f. Existing and potential impact to groundwater by
container; and sources of nitrogen other than on-site wastewater
3. Indicate the date the inspection was performed. treatment facilities;
D. Before the property is transferred, the person transferring the g. Characteristics of the vadose zone and aquifer;
property shall provide to the person to whom the property is h. Location, number, and areal extent of existing and
transferred: potential sources of nitrogen;
1. The completed Report of Inspection; and i. Location and characteristics of existing and potential
2. Documents in the person’s possession relating to permit- drinking water supplies; and
ting, operation, and maintenance of the on-site wastewa- j. Any other information relevant to determining the
ter treatment facility. severity of actual or potential nitrogen impact on the
E. The person to whom the property is transferred shall complete aquifer.
a Notice of Transfer on a form approved by the Department 2. The Director may modify the boundaries or requirements
and send the form with the applicable fee specified in 18 of a Nitrogen Management Area or rescind designation of
A.A.C. 14 within 15 calendar days after the property transfer a Nitrogen Management Area based on:
to: a. A material change to one or more criterion specified
1. The Department for transfer of a property with an on-site in subsection (A)(1); or
wastewater treatment facility for which construction was b. The adoption by a local agency of a master plan to
completed before January 1, 2001; or substantially sewer the area as soon as possible, but
2. The health or environmental agency delegated by the with a completion deadline within 10 years, unless a
Director to administer the on-site wastewater treatment completion deadline of more than 10 years is
facility program for transfer of a property with an on-site approved by the Director.
wastewater treatment facility constructed on or after Jan- B. Preliminary designation, modification, or rescission.
uary 1, 2001. 1. The Director shall provide a report to the mayors and
F. If the Department issued a Discharge Authorization for the on- members of the Board of Supervisors of all towns, cities,
site wastewater treatment facility but the facility was not put and counties and the directors of all sanitary districts
into service before the property transfer, an inspection of the affected by the Department’s proposed action to desig-
facility is not required and the transferee shall complete the nate, modify, or rescind a Nitrogen Management Area as
Notice of Transfer form as specified in subsection (E). follows:
G. Effective date. a. If the Department proposes to designate a Nitrogen
1. The owner of an on-site wastewater treatment facility Management Area, the Department shall provide a
operating under a Type 4 General Permit shall comply report discussing each criterion specified in subsec-
with this Section by November 12, 2005. tion (A)(1).
2. The owner of any on-site wastewater treatment facility b. If the Department proposes to modify the boundaries
other than a facility identified in subsection (G)(1) shall or requirements of a Nitrogen Management Area or
comply with this Section by July 1, 2006. rescind the designation of a Nitrogen Management
Area, the Department shall provide a report discuss-
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ing applicable criteria in subsections (A)(1) and (2).
2. The town, city, county, or sanitary district receiving the
Director’s report may provide written comments to the
Department within 120 days to dispute the factual infor-
12, 2005 (05-3).
mation presented in the report and supply any informa-
R18-9-A317. Nitrogen Management Area tion supporting the comments.
A. The Director may designate a new Nitrogen Management Area 3. The Director shall evaluate the comments and supporting
to control groundwater pollution by sources of nitrogen regu- information obtained under subsection (B)(2) and either
lated by Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3 of the Arizona Revised designate, modify, or rescind the Nitrogen Management
Statutes and not covered under an individual permit, modify Area or withdraw the proposal.
the boundaries or requirements of a Nitrogen Management C. Final designation.
Area, or rescind designation of a Nitrogen Management Area. 1. If the Director designates or modifies the Nitrogen Man-
1. If existing conditions or trends in nitrogen loading to an agement Area, the Department shall:
aquifer will cause or contribute to an exceedance of the a. Issue or modify the Nitrogen Management Area des-
Aquifer Water Quality Standard for nitrate at a point or ignation and any special provisions established for
points of current or reasonably foreseeable use of the the area to control groundwater pollution by sources
aquifer, the Director shall use the following criteria to of nitrogen regulated by Title 49, Chapter 2, Article
determine whether to designate the area as a Nitrogen 3 of the Arizona Revised Statutes but not covered
Management Area: under an individual permit. The Department shall
a. Population of the area; provide notice to the mayors and members of the
b. The degree to which the area is unsewered; Board of Supervisors of all towns, cities, and coun-

ties and the directors of all sanitary districts affected rated or removed from the impoundment and taken to a
by the determination; treatment works or landfill authorized to accept the mate-
b. Maintain the designation and a map showing the rial within:
boundaries of the Nitrogen Management Area at the a. 60 days of the hydrostatic test if the liner is 10 mils,
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, 1110 or
West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 and on b. 180 days of the hydrostatic test if the liner is 30 mils
the Department’s web site at www.azdeq.gov; and or greater;
c. Provide, upon request, a copy of the Nitrogen Man- 2. The liner is placed over a layer, at least 3 inches thick, of
agement Area designation and a map of the area. well-sorted sand or finer grained material, or over an
2. If the Director withdraws the preliminary Nitrogen Man- underliner that provides protection equal to or better than
agement Area designation or rescinds the Nitrogen Man- sand or finer grained material and the calculated seepage
agement Area designation, the Director shall issue a is less than 550 gallons per acre per day;
determination stating the decision and post it on the 3. The liner is removed and disposed of at an approved land-
Department’s web site at www.azdeq.gov. fill unless the liner can be reused at another test location
D. Nitrogen Management Area requirements. Within a Nitrogen without a reduction in integrity;
Management Area: 4. The test site is restored to its natural grade; and
1. The Department shall issue a Construction Authorization, 5. If the test waters are removed using a method not speci-
under R18-9-A301(D)(1)(c), for an on-site wastewater fied in subsection (C)(1), including a discharge under an
treatment facility only if the applicant proposes, in the AZPDES permit, the test waters meet Aquifer Water
Notice of Intent to Discharge, to employ one or more of Quality Standards and the specific method is approved by
the technologies allowed under R18-9-E302 through the Department before the discharge.
R18-9-E322 that achieves a discharge level containing D. A 1.04 General Permit allows any discharge from a facility
not more than 15 mg/l of total nitrogen. that, for water quality sampling, hydrologic parameter testing,
2. An agricultural operation shall use the best control mea- well development, redevelopment, or potable water system
sure necessary to reduce nitrogen discharge when imple- maintenance and repair purposes, receives water, drilling flu-
menting the best management practices developed under ids, or drill cuttings from a well if the discharge is to the same
18 A.A.C. 9, Article 4. The Director may require the aquifer in approximately the same location from which the
owner or operator to reassess the performance of the water supply was originally withdrawn, or the discharge is
impoundment liner systems constructed under R18-9-403 under an AZPDES permit.
before November 12, 2005. E. A 1.05 General Permit allows a discharge to an injection well,
3. A person shall comply with any special provision estab- surface impoundment, and leach line only if the discharge is
lished for the Nitrogen Management Area, as applicable, filter backwash from a potable water treatment system, con-
for the person’s facility. densate from a refrigeration unit, overflows from an evapora-
tive cooler, heat exchange system return water, or swimming
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pool filter backwash and the discharge is less than 1000 gal-
lons per day. The 1.05 General Permit allows a discharge of
those sources to a navigable water if the discharge is autho-
PART B. TYPE 1 GENERAL PERMITS rized by an AZPDES permit.
F. A 1.06 General Permit allows the burial of mining industry
R18-9-B301. Type 1 General Permit off-road motor vehicle waste tires at the mine site in a manner
A. A 1.01 General Permit allows any discharge of wash water consistent with the cover requirements in R18-13-1203.
from a sand and gravel operation, placer mining operation, or G. A 1.07 General Permit allows the operation of dockside facili-
other similar activity, including construction, foundation, and ties and watercraft if the following conditions are met:
underground dewatering, if only physical processes are 1. Docks that service watercraft equipped with toilets pro-
employed and only hazardous substances at naturally occur- vide sanitary facilities at dockside for the disposal of sew-
ring concentrations in the sand, gravel, or other rock material age from watercraft toilets. No wastewater from sinks,
are present in the discharge. showers, laundries, baths, or other plumbing fixtures at a
B. A 1.02 General Permit allows any discharge from hydrostatic dockside facility is discharged into waters of the state;
tests of a drinking water distribution system and pipelines not 2. Docks that service watercraft have conveniently located
previously used, if all the following conditions are met: toilet facilities for men and women;
1. The quality of the water used for the test does not exceed 3. No boat, houseboat, or other type of watercraft is
an Aquifer Water Quality Standard or for non-drinking equipped with a marine toilet constructed and operated to
water pipelines, if reclaimed water is used, the reclaimed discharge sewage directly or indirectly into a water of the
water meets Class A+ Reclaimed Water Quality Stan- state, nor is any container of sewage placed, left, dis-
dards under A.A.C. R18-11-303 or Class B+ Reclaimed charged, or caused to be placed, left, or discharged in or
Water Quality Standards under A.A.C. R18-11-305; near any waters of the state by a person;
2. The discharge is not to a water of the United States, 4. Watercraft with marine toilets constructed to allow sew-
unless the discharge is under an AZPDES permit; and age to be discharged directly into waters of the state are
3. The test site is restored to its natural grade. locked and sealed to prevent usage. Chemical or other
C. A 1.03 General Permit allows any discharge from hydrostatic type marine toilets with approved storage containers are
tests of a pipeline, tank, or appurtenance previously used for permitted if dockside disposal facilities are provided; and
transmission of fluid, other than those previously used for 5. No bilge water or wastewater from sinks, showers, laun-
drinking water distribution systems, if all the following condi- dries, baths, or other plumbing fixtures on houseboats or
tions are met: other watercraft is discharged into waters of the state.
1. All liquid discharge is contained in an impoundment H. A 1.08 General Permit allows for any earth pit privy, fixed or
lined with flexible geomembrane. The liquid is evapo- transportable chemical toilet, incinerator toilet or privy, or pail

or can-type privy if allowed by a county health or environmen- a. An on-site wastewater treatment facility;
tal department under A.R.S. Title 36 or a delegation agreement b. A sewage treatment facility operating under an indi-
under A.R.S. § 49-107. vidual permit; or
I. A 1.09 General Permit allows: c. A sewage collection system operating under a 1.10,
1. The operation of: 2.05, or 4.01 General Permit; and
a. A sewage treatment facility with flows less than 8. The system is not operating under a 2.05 General Permit.
20,000 gallons per day and approved by the Depart- L. A 1.12 General Permit allows the discharge of wastewater
ment before January 1, 2001, and resulting from washing concrete from trucks, pumps, and
b. An on-site wastewater treatment facility with flows ancillary equipment to an impoundment if the following con-
less than 20,000 gallons per day operating before ditions are met:
January 1, 2001; 1. The person holds an AZPDES Construction General Per-
2. The person who owns or operates a facility under subsec- mit authorizing the concrete washout activities;
tions (I)(1)(a) or (b) to operate the facility if the following 2. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan required by
conditions are met: the Construction General Permit issued according to 18
a. The discharge from the facility does not cause or A.A.C. 9, Article 9, Part C, for the construction activity
contribute to a violation of a water quality standard; addresses the concrete washout activities;
b. The owner or operator does not expand the facility 3. The vegetation at the soil base of the impoundment is
to accommodate flows above the design flow or cleared, grubbed, and compacted to uniform density not
20,000 gallons per day, whichever is less; less than 95 percent. If the impoundment is located above
c. The facility only treats typical sewage; grade, the berms or dikes are compacted to a uniform
d. The facility does not treat flows from commercial density not less than 95 percent;
operations using hazardous substances or creating 4. If groundwater is less than 20 feet below land surface, the
hazardous wastes, as defined in A.R.S. § 49-921(5); impoundment is lined with a synthetic liner at least 30
e. The discharge from the facility does not create any mils thick;
environmental nuisance condition listed in A.R.S. § 5. The impoundment is located at least 50 feet from any
49-141; or storm drain inlet, open drainage facility, or watercourse
f. The owner or operator does not alter the treatment or and 100 feet from any water supply well;
disposal characteristics of the original facility, 6. The impoundment is designed and operated to maintain
except as allowed under R18-9-A309(A)(9)(a). adequate freeboard to prevent overflow or discharge of
J. A 1.10 General Permit allows the operation of a sewage col- wastewater;
lection system installed before January 1, 2001 that serves 7. The concrete washout wastewater from any wash pad is
downstream from the point where the daily design flow is routed to the impoundment;
3000 gallons per day or that includes a manhole, force main, or 8. The impoundment receives only concrete washout waste-
lift station serving more than one dwelling regardless of flow, water;
if: 9. The annual average daily flow of wastewater to the
1. The system complies with the performance standards in impoundment is less than 3000 gallons per day; and
R18-9-E301(B), 10. The following closure requirements are met.
2. No sewage is released from the sewage collection system a. The facility is closed by removing and appropriately
to the land surface, and disposing of any liquids remaining in the impound-
3. The system is not operating under the 2.05 General Per- ment,
mit. b. The area is graded to prevent ponding of water, and
K. A 1.11 General Permit allows the operation of a sewage col- c. Closure activities are completed before filing of the
lection system that serves upstream from the point where the Notice of Termination under the AZPDES Construc-
daily design flow is 3000 gallons per day to the building tion General Permit.
drains, or a single gravity sewer line conveying sewage from a
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building drain directly to an interceptor, lateral, or manhole,
regardless of daily design flow, if all of the following are met:
1. The system does not cause or contribute to an exceedance
of a water quality standard established in 18 A.A.C. 11,
12, 2005 (05-3).
Articles 1 and 4;
2. No sewage is released from the sewage collection system PART C. TYPE 2 GENERAL PERMITS
to the land surface;
3. No environmental nuisance condition listed in A.R.S. § R18-9-C301. 2.01 General Permit: Drywells That Drain Areas
49-141 is created; Where Hazardous Substances Are Used, Stored, Loaded, or
4. The system does not include a manhole, force main, or Treated
lift station serving more than one dwelling; A. A 2.01 General Permit allows for a drywell that drains an area
5. Applicable local administrative requirements for review where hazardous substances are used, stored, loaded, or
and approval of design and construction are followed; treated.
6. The performance standards specified in R18-9-E301(B) B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the requirements
are met using: in R18-9-A301(B), an applicant shall submit:
a. Local building and construction codes, 1. The Department registration number for the drywell or
b. Relevant design and construction standards speci- documentation that a drywell registration form was sub-
fied in R18-9-E301, and mitted to the Department;
c. Appropriate operation and maintenance; 2. For a drywell constructed more than 90 days before sub-
7. The system flows directly into one of the following mitting the Notice of Intent to Discharge to the Depart-
downstream facilities: ment, a certification signed, dated, and sealed by an

Arizona-registered professional engineer or geologist that 2. The permittee shall implement a Best Management Prac-
a site investigation has concluded that: tices Plan for operation of the drywell and control of pol-
a. Analytical results from sampling the drywell settling lutants in the drywell drainage area.
chamber sediment for pollutants reasonably 3. The permittee shall keep the Best Management Practices
expected to be present do not exceed either the resi- Plan on-site or at the closest practical place of work and
dential soil remediation levels or the groundwater provide the plan to the Department upon request.
protection levels; 4. The permittee may substitute any Spill Prevention Con-
b. The settling chamber does not contain sediments tainment and Control Plan, facility response plan, or an
that could be used to characterize and compare AZPDES Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan that
results to soil remediation levels and the chamber meets the requirements of this subsection for a Best Man-
has not been cleaned out within the last six months; agement Practices Plan. If the permittee submits a substi-
c. Neither a soil remediation level nor groundwater tute for the Best Management Practices Plan, the
protection level is exceeded in soil samples collected permittee shall identify the conditions within the substi-
from a boring drilled within 5 feet of the drywell and tute plan that satisfy the requirements of subsection (D).
sampled in 5-foot increments starting from 5 feet 5. The Best Management Practices Plan shall include:
below ground surface and extending to 10 feet a. A site plan showing surface drainage patterns and
below the base of the drywell injection pipe; or the location of floor drains, water supply, monitor
d. If coarse grained lithology prevents the collection of wells, underground storage tanks, and chemical and
representative soil samples in a soil boring, a waste usage, storage, loading, and treatment areas.
groundwater investigation demonstrates compliance The site plan shall show surface grading details
with Aquifer Water Quality Standards in groundwa- designed to prevent drainage and spills of hazardous
ter at the applicable point of compliance; substances from leaving the drainage area and enter-
3. Design information to demonstrate that the requirements ing the drywell;
in subsection (C) are satisfied; and b. A design plan showing details of drywell design and
4. A copy of the Best Management Practices Plan described drainage design, including flow control or pretreat-
in subsection (D)(5). ment devices, such as interceptors, sumps, and other
C. Design requirements. An applicant shall: devices and structures designed to remove, intercept,
1. Locate the drywell no closer than 100 feet from a water and collect any pollutant that may be present at the
supply well and 20 feet from an underground storage operation with the potential to reach the drywell;
tank; c. Procedures to prevent and contain spills and mini-
2. Clearly mark the drywell “Stormwater Only” on the sur- mize discharges to the drywell;
face grate or manhole cover; d. Operational practices that include routine inspection
3. Locate the bottom of the drywell hole at least 10 feet and maintenance of the drywell and associated pre-
above groundwater. If during drilling and well installa- treatment and flow-control devices, periodic inspec-
tion the drywell borehole encounters saturated condition of waste storage facilities, and proper handling
tions, the applicant shall backfill the borehole with of hazardous substances to prevent discharges to the
cement grout to at least 10 feet above the elevation of sat- drywell. Routine inspection and maintenance shall
urated conditions before constructing the drywell in the include:
borehole; i. Replacing the adsorbent material in the skim-
4. Ensure that the drywell design or drainage area design mers, if installed, when the adsorbent capacity
includes a method to remove, intercept, or collect pollut- is reached;
ants that may be present at the operation with the poten- ii. Maintaining valves and associated piping for a
tial to reach the drywell. The applicant may include a drywell injection and treatment system;
flow control or pretreatment device, such as an intercep- iii. Maintaining magnetic caps and mats, if
tor, sump, or another device or structure designed to installed;
remove, intercept, or collect pollutants. The applicant iv. Removing sludge from the oil/water separator,
may use flow control or pretreatment devices listed under if installed, and replacing the filtration or
R18-9-C304(D)(1) or (2) to satisfy the design require- adsorption material to maintain treatment
ments of this subsection; capacity;
5. Record the accurate latitude and longitude of the drywell v. Removing sediment from the catch basin inlet
using a Global Positioning System device or site survey; filters and retention basin to maintain required
and storage capacity; and
6. Develop and maintain a current site plan showing the e. Procedures for periodic employee training on prac-
location of the drywell, the latitude and longitude coordi- tices required by the Best Management Practices
nates of the drywell, surface drainage patterns, the loca- Plan specific to the drywell and prevention of unau-
tion of floor drains and French drains plumbed to the thorized discharges.
drywell, water supply wells, monitor wells, underground 6. The permittee shall implement waste management prac-
storage tanks, and chemical and waste usage, storage, tices to prohibit and prevent discharges, other than those
loading, and treatment areas. exempted in A.R.S. § 49-250(B)(23), in the drywell
D. Operational and maintenance requirements. drainage area, including:
1. A permittee shall operate the drywell only for the dis- a. Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of generated
posal of stormwater. The permittee shall not release wastes and waste products;
industrial process waters or wastes in the drywell or dry- b. Disposing or recycling all wastes or solvents
well retention basin drainage area. through a company licensed to handle the material;
c. Where possible, collecting and storing waste in
waste receptacles located outside the drywell drain-

age area. If the permittee collects and stores the d.If the spill reaches the drywell injection pipe, drill a
waste within the drywell drainage area, the permit- soil boring within 5 feet of the drywell inlet chamber
tee shall collect and store the waste in properly and sample the soil in 5-foot increments from 5 feet
designed receptacles; and below ground surface to a depth extending at least
d. Using a licensed waste hauler to transport waste off- 10 feet below the base of the injection pipe to deter-
site to a permitted waste disposal facility. mine whether a soil remediation level or groundwa-
E. Inspection. A permittee shall: ter protection level has been exceeded in the
1. Conduct an annual inspection of the drywell for sediment subsurface. The permittee shall:
accumulation in the chambers and the flow-control and i. Submit the results to the Department within 60
treatment systems, and remove sediment annually or days of the date of the spill; and
when 25 percent of the effective capacity is filled, which- ii. Notify the Department if soil contamination at
ever comes first, to restore capacity and ensure that the the facility, not related to the spill, is being
drywell functions properly. The permittee shall character- addressed by an existing approved remedial
ize the sediments that are removed from the drywell after action plan.
inspection and dispose of the sediments according to 2. Based on the results of subsection (G)(1)(d), the Director
local, state, and federal requirements; and may require the permittee to submit an application for
2. If the stormwater fails to drain through the drywell within clean closure or an individual Aquifer Protection Permit.
36 hours, inspect the treatment system and piping to H. Closure and decommissioning requirements.
ensure that the treatment system is functioning properly, 1. A permittee shall:
make repairs, and perform maintenance as needed to a. Retain a drywell drilling contractor, licensed under 4
restore proper function. A.A.C. 9, to close the drywell;
F. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain for at least 10 b. Remove sediments and any drainage component,
years, the following documents on-site or at the closest place such as standpipes and screens from the drywell’s
of work and make the documents available to the Department settling chamber and backfill the injection pipe with
upon request: cement grout;
1. Documentation of drywell maintenance, inspections, c. Remove the settling chamber;
employee training, and sampling activities; d. Backfill the settling chamber excavation to the land
2. A site plan showing the location of the drywell, the lati- surface with clean silt, clay, or engineered material.
tude and longitude coordinates of the drywell, surface Materials containing hazardous substances are pro-
drainage patterns and the location of floor drains or hibited from use in backfilling the drywell; and
French drains that are plumbed to the drywell or are used e. Mechanically compact the backfill.
to alter drainage patterns, the location of water supply 2. Within 30 days of closure and decommissioning, the per-
wells, monitor wells, underground storage tanks, and mittee shall submit a written verification to the Depart-
places where hazardous substances are used, stored, or ment that all material that contributed to a discharge has
loaded; been removed and any reasonable probability of further
3. A design plan showing details of drywell design and discharge from the facility and of exceeding any Aquifer
drainage design, including any flow control and pretreat- Water Quality Standard at the applicable point of compli-
ment technologies; ance has been eliminated to the greatest degree practical.
4. An operations and maintenance manual that includes: The written verification shall specify:
a. Procedures to prevent and contain spills and mini- a. The reason for the closure;
mize any discharge to the drywell and a list of b. The drywell registration number;
actions and methods proposed to prevent and con- c. The general permit reference number;
tain hazardous substance spills or leaks; d. The materials and methods used to close the dry-
b. Methods and procedures for inspection, operation, well;
and maintenance activities; e. The name of the contractor who performed the clo-
c. Procedures for spill response; and sure;
d. A description of the employee training program for f. The completion date;
drywell inspections, operations, maintenance, and g. Any sampling data;
waste management practices; h. Sump construction details, if a sump was con-
5. Drywell sediment waste characteristics and disposal man- structed to replace the abandoned drywell; and
ifest records for sediments removed during routine i. Any other information necessary to verify that clo-
inspections and maintenance activities; and sure has been achieved.
6. Sampling plans, certified laboratory reports, and chain of
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custody forms for soil, sediment, and groundwater sam-
pling associated with drywell site investigations.
G. Spills.
1. In the event of a spill, the permittee shall:
12, 2005 (05-3).
a. Notify the Department within 24 hours of any spill
of hazardous or toxic substance that enters the dry- R18-9-C302. 2.02 General Permit: Intermediate Stockpiles at
well inlet; Mining Sites
b. Contain, clean up, and dispose of, according to local, A. A 2.02 General Permit allows for intermediate stockpiles not
state, and federal requirements, any spill or leak of a qualifying as inert material under A.R.S. § 49-201(19) at a
hazardous substance in the drywell drainage area mining site.
and basin drainage area; B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
c. If a pretreatment system is present, verify that treat- Intent to Discharge under R18-9-A301(B), an applicant shall
ment capacity has not been exceeded; and

submit the construction and operation specifications used to 3. Not add a substance to a well that is not compatible with
satisfy the requirements in subsection (C)(1). the well’s construction;
C. Design and operational requirements. 4. Ensure that a tracer is compatible with the construction
1. An applicant shall design, construct, and operate the materials at the impoundment if a tracer is placed or col-
stockpile so that it does not impound water. An applicant lected in an existing impoundment;
may rely on stormwater run-on controls or facility design 5. For at least two years, monitor quarterly a well that is
features, such as drains, or both. hydraulically downgradient of the test site for the tracer if
2. An applicant shall direct storm runoff contacting the a tracer is used outside the capture zone of an established
stockpile to a mine pit or a facility covered by an individ- passive containment system that meets the requirements
ual or general permit. of A.R.S. § 49-243(G) and less than 85 percent of the
3. A permittee shall maintain any engineered feature of the tracer is recovered. The permittee may adjust this period
facility in good working condition. with the consent of the Department if the permittee shows
4. A permittee shall visually inspect the facility at least that the hydraulic gradient causes the tracer to reach the
quarterly and repair any defect as soon as practical. monitoring point in a shorter or longer period of time;
5. A permittee shall not add hazardous substances to the 6. Ensure that a tracer does not leave the site in concentra-
stockpiled material. tions distinguishable from background water quality; and
D. Closure requirements. In addition to the closure requirements 7. Monitor the amount of tracer used and recovered and sub-
in R18-9-A306, the following apply: mit a report summarizing the test and results to the
1. If an intermediate stockpile covered under a 2.02 General Department within 30 calendar days of test completion.
Permit is permanently closed, a permittee shall remove D. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall retain the following infor-
any remaining material, to the greatest extent practical, mation at the site where the facility is located for at least three
and regrade the area to prevent impoundment of water. years after test completion and make it available to the Depart-
2. The permittee shall submit a narrative description of clo- ment upon request.
sure measures to the Department within 30 days after clo- 1. Test protocols,
sure. 2. Material Safety Data Sheet information,
3. Recovery records, and
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4. A copy of the report submitted to the Department under
subsection (C)(7).
E. Closure requirements.
1. If a tracer was used outside the capture zone of an estab-
12, 2005 (05-3).
lished passive containment system that meets the require-
R18-9-C303. 2.03 General Permit: Hydrologic Tracer Studies ments of A.R.S. § 49-243(G), a permittee shall account
A. A 2.03 General Permit allows for a discharge caused by the for any tracer not recovered through attenuation, model-
performance of tracer studies. ing, or monitoring.
1. The 2.03 General Permit does not authorize the use of 2. The permittee shall achieve closure immediately follow-
any hazardous substance, radioactive material, or any ing the test, or if the test area is within a pollutant man-
substance identified in A.R.S. § 49-243(I) in a tracer agement area defined in an individual permit, at the
study. conclusion of operations.
2. A permittee shall complete a single tracer test within two Historical Note
years of the Notice of Intent to Discharge. New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B), final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
an applicant shall submit: 12, 2005 (05-3).
1. A narrative description of the tracer test including the
type and amount of tracer used; R18-9-C304. 2.04 General Permit: Drywells that Drain Areas
2. A Material Safety Data Sheet for the tracer; and at Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities Where Motor Fuels are
3. Unless the injection or distribution is within the capture Used, Stored, or Loaded
zone of an established passive containment system meet- A. A 2.04 General Permit allows for a drywell that drains an area
ing the requirements of A.R.S. § 49-243(G), the follow- at a facility for dispensing motor fuel, as defined in A.A.C.
ing information: R20-2-701(19), including a commercial gasoline station with
a. A narrative description of the impacts that may an underground storage tank.
occur if a solution migrates outside the test area, 1. A drywell at a motor fuel dispensing facility using haz-
including a list of downgradient users, if any; ardous substances is eligible for coverage under the 2.04
b. The anticipated effects and expected concentrations, General Permit.
if possible to calculate; and 2. A drywell at a vehicle maintenance facility owned or
c. A description of the monitoring, including types of operated by a commercial enterprise or by a federal, state,
tests and frequency. county, or local government is not eligible for coverage
C. Design and operational requirements. A permittee shall: under this general permit, unless the facility design
1. Ensure that injection into a well inside the capture zone of ensures that only motor fuel dispensing areas will drain to
an established passive containment system that meets the the drywell. Areas where hazardous substances other than
requirements of A.R.S. § 49-243(G) does not exceed the motor fuels are used, stored, or loaded, including service
total depth of the influence of the hydrologic sink; bays, are not covered under the 2.04 General Permit.
2. Ensure that injection into a well outside the capture zone 3. Definition. For purposes of this Section, “hazardous sub-
of an established passive containment system that meets stances” means substances that are components of com-
the requirements of A.R.S. § 49-243(G) does not exceed mercially packaged automotive supplies, such as motor
rock fracture pressures during injection of the tracer; oil, antifreeze, and routine cleaning supplies such as those

used for cleaning windshields, but not degreasers, engine tude coordinates of the drywell, surface drainage
cleaners, or similar products. patterns and the location of floor drains and French
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the requirements drains that are plumbed to the drywell or are used to
in R18-9-A301(B), an applicant shall submit: alter drainage patterns, water supply wells, monitor
1. The Department registration number for the drywell or wells, underground storage tanks, and chemical and
documentation that a drywell registration form was sub- waste usage, storage, loading, and treatment areas;
mitted to the Department; and
2. For a drywell constructed more than 90 days before sub- i. Prepare design plans showing details of drywell
mitting the Notice of Intent to Discharge to the Depart- design and drainage design, including one or a com-
ment, a certification signed, dated, and sealed by an bination of pre-approved technologies described in
Arizona-registered professional engineer or geologist that subsections (D)(1) and (2) designed to remove,
a site investigation concluded that: intercept, and collect any pollutant that may be
a. Analytical results from sampling sediment from the present at the operation with the potential to reach
drywell settling chamber sediment for pollutants the drywell.
reasonably expected to be present do not exceed 2. For an existing drywell, an applicant that cannot meet the
either the residential soil remediation levels or the design requirements in subsections (C)(1)(d) and (e) shall
groundwater protection levels; provide the Department with the date of drywell con-
b. The settling chamber does not contain sediment that struction, the depth of the drywell borehole and injection
could be used to characterize and compare results to pipe, the distance from the drywell to the nearest water
soil remediation levels and the chamber has not been supply well and from the drywell to the underground stor-
cleaned out within the last six months; age tank, and the depth to the groundwater from the bot-
c. Neither a soil remediation level nor groundwater tom of the drywell injection pipe.
protection level is exceeded in soil samples collected D. Flow control and pretreatment. A permittee shall ensure that
from a boring drilled within 5 feet of the drywell and motor fuels and other hazardous substances are not discharged
sampled in 5 foot increments starting at a depth of 5 to the subsurface. A permittee may use any of the following
feet below ground surface and extending to a depth flow control or pretreatment technologies:
of 10 feet below the base of the drywell injection 1. Flow control. The permittee shall ensure that motor fuel
pipe; or and hazardous substance spills are removed before allow-
d. If coarse grained lithology prevents the collection of ing stormwater to enter the drywell.
soil samples in a soil boring, a groundwater investi- a. Normally closed manual or automatic valve. The
gation demonstrates compliance with Aquifer Water permittee shall leave a normally closed valve in a
Quality Standards in groundwater at the applicable closed position except when stormwater is allowed
point of compliance. to enter the drywell;
3. Design information to demonstrate that the requirements b. Raised drywell inlet. The permittee shall:
in subsection (C) are satisfied. i. Raise the drywell inlet at least six inches above
C. Design requirements. the bottom of the retention basin or other stor-
1. An applicant shall: age structure, or install a six-inch asphalt or
a. Include a flow control or pretreatment device identi- concrete raised barrier encircling the drywell
fied in subsections (D)(1) or (2), or both, that inlet to provide a non-draining storage capacity
removes, intercepts, or collects spilled motor fuel or within the retention basin or storage structure
hazardous substances before stormwater enters the for complete containment of a spill; and
drywell injection pipe; ii. Ensure that the storage capacity is at least 110
b. Calculate the volume of runoff generated in the percent of the volume of the design storm event
design storm event and anticipate the maximum required by the local jurisdiction and the esti-
potential contaminant release quantity to design the mated volume of a potential motor fuel spill
treatment and holding capacity of the drywell; based on the facility’s past incident reports or
c. Follow local codes and regulations to meet retention incident reports for other facilities that are sim-
periods for removing standing water; ilar in design;
d. Locate the drywell at least 100 feet from a water c. Magnetic mat or cap. The permittee shall ensure that
supply well and 20 feet from an underground storage the drywell inlet is sealed with a mat or cap at all
tank; times, except after rainfall or a storm event when the
e. Locate the bottom of the drywell injection pipe at mat or cap is temporarily removed to allow storm-
least 10 feet above groundwater. If during drilling water to enter the drywell; and that the mat or cap is
and well installation the drywell borehole encoun- always used with a retention basin or other type of
ters saturated conditions, the applicant shall backfill storage;
the borehole with cement grout to a level at least 10 d. Primary sump, interceptor, or settling chamber. The
feet above the elevation at which saturated condi- permittee may use a primary sump, interceptor, or
tions were encountered in the borehole before con- settling chamber only in combination with another
structing the drywell in the borehole; flow control or pre-treatment technology.
f. Record the accurate latitude and longitude of the i. The permittee shall remove motor fuel or haz-
drywell using a Global Positioning System device or ardous substances from the sump, interceptor,
site survey and record the location on the site plans; or chamber before allowing stormwater to enter
g. Clearly mark the drywell “Stormwater Only” on the the drywell.
surface grate or manhole cover; ii. The permittee shall install a settling chamber or
h. Develop and maintain a current site plan showing sump and allow the suspended solids to settle
the location of the drywell, the latitude and longi- before stormwater flows into a drywell; install

the drywell injection pipe in a separate chamber 8. Remove accumulated sediment from the settling chamber
and connect the sump, interceptor, or chamber annually or when 25 percent of the effective settling
to the drywell inlet by piping and valving to capacity is filled, whichever occurs first; and
allow the stormwater to enter the drywell. 9. Provide new employee training within one month of hire
iii. The permittee may install fuel hydrocarbon and annual employee training on how to maintain and
detection sensors in the sump, interceptor, or operate flow control and pretreatment technology used in
settling chamber that use flow control to pre- the drywell.
vent fuel from discharging into the drywell; F. Inspection. A permittee shall:
2. Pretreatment. The permittee shall prevent the bypass of 1. Conduct an annual inspection of the drywell for sediment
motor fuels and hazardous substances from the pretreat- accumulation in the chambers and in the flow control and
ment system to the drywell during periods of high flow. treatment systems to ensure that the drywell is function-
a. Catch basin inlet filter. The permittee shall: ing properly; and
i. Install a catch basin inlet filter to fit inside a 2. If the stormwater fails to drain through the drywell within
catchment drain to prevent motor fuels and haz- 36 hours, inspect the treatment system and piping to
ardous substances from entering the drywell, ensure that it is functioning properly, make repairs, and
ii. Ensure that a motor fuel spill or a spill during a perform maintenance as needed to restore proper func-
high rainfall does not bypass the system and tion.
directly release to the drywell injection pipe, G. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain, for at least 10
and years, the following documents on-site or at the closest place
iii. Combine the catch basin inlet filter with a flow of work and make the documents available to the Department
control technology to prevent contaminated upon request:
stormwater from entering the drywell injection 1. Documentation of drywell maintenance, inspections,
pipe; employee training, and sampling activities;
b. Combined settling chamber and an oil/water separa- 2. A site plan showing the location of the drywell, the lati-
tor. tude and longitude coordinates of the drywell, surface
i. The permittee shall install a system that incor- drainage patterns and the location of floor drains or
porates a catch basin inlet, a settling chamber, French drains that are plumbed to the drywell or are used
and an oil/water separator. to alter drainage patterns, water supply wells, monitor
ii. The permittee may incorporate a self-sealing wells, underground storage tanks, and places where
mechanism, such as fuel hydrocarbon detection motor fuel and hazardous substances are used, stored, or
sensors that activate a valve to cut off flow to loaded;
the drywell inlet. 3. A design plan showing details of drywell design and
c. Combined settling chamber and oil/water separator, drainage design, including one or a combination of the
and filter/adsorption. The permittee shall: pre-approved flow control and pretreatment technologies;
i. Allow for adequate collection and treatment 4. An operations and maintenance manual that includes:
capacity for solid and liquid separation; and a. Procedures to prevent and contain spills and mini-
ii. Allow a minimum treated outflow from the sys- mize any discharge to the drywell and a list of
tem to the drywell inlet of 20 gallons per actions and specific methods proposed for motor
minute. If a higher outflow rate is anticipated, fuel and hazardous substance spills or leaks;
the applicant shall design a larger collection b. Methods and procedures for inspection, operation,
system with storage capacity. and maintenance activities;
d. Passive skimmer. c. Procedures for spill response; and
i. If a passive skimmer is used, the permittee shall d. A description of the employee training program for
install sufficient hydrocarbon adsorbent materi- drywell inspections, operations, and maintenance;
als, such as pads and socks, or suspend the 5. Drywell sediment waste characterization and disposal
materials on top of the static water level in a manifest records for sediments removed during routine
sump or other catchment to absorb the entire inspections and maintenance activities; and
volume of expected or potential spill. 6. Sampling plans, certified laboratory reports, and chain of
ii. The permittee may use a passive skimmer only custody forms for soil, sediment, and groundwater sam-
in combination with another flow control or pling associated with drywell site investigations.
pre-treatment technology. H. Spills.
E. Operation and maintenance. A permittee shall: 1. In the event of a spill, a permittee shall:
1. Operate the drywell only for the subsurface disposal of a. Notify the Department within 24 hours of any spill
stormwater; of motor fuel or hazardous or toxic substances that
2. Remove or treat any motor fuel or hazardous substance enters into the drywell inlet;
spills; b. Contain, clean up, and dispose of, according to local,
3. Replace the adsorbent material in skimmers, if installed; state, and federal requirements, any spill or leak of
when the adsorbent capacity is reached; motor fuel or hazardous substance in the drywell
4. Maintain valves and associated piping; drainage area and basin drainage area;
5. Maintain magnetic caps and mats, if installed; c. If a pretreatment system is present, verify that treat-
6. Remove sludge from the oil/water separator and replace ment capacity has not been exceeded; and
the filtration or adsorption materials to maintain treat- d. If the spill reaches the injection pipe, drill a soil bor-
ment capacity; ing within 5 feet of the drywell inlet chamber and
7. Remove sediment from the catch basin inlet filters and sample in 5-foot increments from 5 feet below
retention basins to maintain required storage capacity; ground surface to a depth extending at least 10 feet
below the base of the injection pipe to determine

whether a soil remediation level or groundwater pro- b. The release occurred on a public or private street and
tection level has been exceeded in the subsurface. pedestrians were at risk of being splashed by vehi-
The permittee shall: cles during the release or before the release was mit-
i. Submit the results to the Department within 60 igated;
days of the date of the spill; and c. The release entered a perennial stream, an intermit-
ii. Notify the Department if soil contamination at tent stream during a time of flow, a waterbody other
the facility, not related to the spill, is being than an ephemeral stream, a normally dry detention
addressed by an existing approved remedial or sedimentation basin, or a drywell;
action plan. d. The release occurred within an occupied building
2. The Director may, based on the results of subsection due to a condition in the permitted sewage collection
(H)(1)(d), require the permittee to submit an application system; or
for clean closure or an individual Aquifer Protection Per- e. The release occurred within 100 feet of a school or a
mit. public or private drinking water supply well.
I. Closure and decommissioning requirements. B. A 2.05 General Permit allows a permittee to manage, operate,
1. A permittee shall: and maintain a sewage collection system under the terms of a
a. Retain a drywell drilling contractor, licensed under 4 CMOM Plan that complies with subsection (D). The Depart-
A.A.C. 9, to close the drywell; ment considers a sewage collection system operating in com-
b. Remove sediments and any drainage component, pliance with an AZPDES permit that incorporates provisions
such as standpipes and screens from the drywell’s for capacity, management, operation, and maintenance of the
settling chamber and backfill the injection pipe with system to comply with the provisions of the 2.05 General Per-
cement grout; mit regardless of whether a Notice of Intent to Discharge for
c. Remove the settling chamber; the system was submitted to the Department.
d. Backfill the settling chamber excavation to the land C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
surface with clean silt, clay, or engineered material. Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B),
A permittee shall not use materials containing haz- an applicant shall submit:
ardous substances in backfilling the drywell; and 1. The name and ownership of any downstream sewage col-
e. Mechanically compact the backfill. lection system and sewage treatment facility that receives
2. Within 30 days of closure and decommissioning, the per- sewage from the applicant’s sewage collection system;
mittee shall submit a written verification to the Depart- 2. A map of the service area for which general permit cover-
ment that all material that contributed to a discharge has age is sought, showing streets and sewage service bound-
been removed and any reasonable probability of further aries for the sewage collection system;
discharge from the facility and of exceeding any Aquifer 3. A statement indicating that the CMOM Plan is in effect
Water Quality Standard at the applicable point of compli- and the principal officer or ranking elected official of the
ance has been eliminated to the greatest degree practical. sewage collection system has approved the plan; and
The written verification shall specify: 4. A statement indicating whether a local ordinance requires
a. The reason for the closure; an on-site wastewater treatment facility to hookup to the
b. The drywell registration number; sewage collection system.
c. The general permit reference number; D. CMOM Plan.
d. The materials and methods used to close the dry- 1. A permittee shall continuously implement a CMOM Plan
well; for the sewage collection system under the permittee’s
e. The name of the contractor who performed the clo- ownership, management, or operational control. The
sure; CMOM Plan shall include information to comply with
f. The completion date; subsection (E)(1) and instructions on:
g. Any sampling data; a. How to properly manage, operate, and maintain all
h. Sump construction details, if a sump was con- parts of the sewage collection system that are owned
structed to replace the abandoned drywell; and or managed by the permittee or under the permittee’s
i. Any other information necessary to verify that clo- operational control, to meet the performance
sure has been achieved. requirements in R18-9-E301(B);
Historical Note b. How to maintain sufficient capacity to convey the
New Section made by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4096, base flows and peak wet weather flow of a 10-year,
effective September 15, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Amended by 24-hour storm event for all parts of the collection
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November system owned or managed by the permittee or under
12, 2005 (05-3). the permittee’s operational control;
c. All reasonable and prudent steps to minimize infil-
R18-9-C305. 2.05 General Permit: Capacity, Management, tration to the sewage collection system;
Operation, and Maintenance of a Sewage Collection System d. All reasonable and prudent steps to stop all releases
A. Definition. For purposes of this Section, “imminent and sub- from the collection system owned or managed by the
stantial threat to public health or the environment” means permittee or under the permittee’s operational con-
when: trol; and
1. The volume of a release is more than 2000 gallons; or e. The procedure for reporting releases described in
2. The volume of a release is more than 50 gallons but less subsection (F).
than 2000 gallons and any one of the following apply: 2. The permittee shall maintain and update the CMOM Plan
a. The release entered onto a recognized public area for the duration of this general permit and make it avail-
and members of the public were present during the able for Department and public review.
release or before the release was mitigated;

3. If the Department requests the CMOM Plan and upon disinfect, and otherwise mitigate the release of
review finds that the CMOM Plan is deficient, the sewage; and
Department shall: iv. Required notifications to the Department, pub-
a. Notify the permittee in writing of the specific defi- lic health agencies, drinking water suppliers,
ciency and the reason for the deficiency, and and the public are provided;
b. Establish a deadline of at least 60 days to allow the b. The permittee’s activities and timeliness in:
permittee to correct the deficiency and submit the i. Implementing specified periodic preventative
amended provision to the Department for approval. maintenance measures;
E. Sewage release response determination. If the sewage collec- ii. Implementing the capital improvement plan;
tion system releases sewage, the Director shall consider any of and
the following factors in determining compliance: iii. Investigating and enforcing against an
1. Sufficiency of the CMOM Plan. upstream sewage collection system, not under
a. The level of detail provided by the CMOM Plan is the ownership and operational control of the
appropriate for the size, complexity, and age of the permittee, if those systems are impediments to
system; the proper management of flows in the permit-
b. The level of detail provided by the CMOM Plan is tee’s sewage collection system; or
appropriate considering geographic, climatic, and c. Any other factor necessary to determine CMOM
hydrological factors that may influence the sewage Plan compliance;
collection system; 3. Compliance with the reporting requirements in subsec-
c. The CMOM Plan provides schedules for the peri- tion (F) and the public notice requirements in subsection
odic preventative maintenance of the sewage collec- (G); or
tion system, including cleaning of all reaches of the 4. The release substantially endangers public health or the
sewage collection system below a specified pipe environment.
diameter. F. Reporting requirements.
i. The CMOM Plan may allow inspection of 1. Sewage releases.
sewer lines by Closed Circuit Television a. A permittee shall report to the Department, by tele-
(CCTV) and postponement of cleaning to the phone, facsimile, or on the applicable notification
next scheduled cleaning cycle if the CCTV form on the Department’s Internet web site, any
inspection indicated that cleaning of a reach of release that is an imminent and substantial threat to
the sewer is not needed. public health or the environment as soon as practi-
ii. The CMOM Plan may specify inspection and cal, but no later than 24 hours of becoming aware of
cleaning schedules that differ according to pipe the release.
diameter or other characteristics of the sewer; b. A permittee shall submit a report to the Department
d. The CMOM Plan identifies components of the sew- within five business days after becoming aware of a
age collection system that have insufficient capacity release that is an imminent and substantial threat to
to convey, when properly maintained, the peak wet public health or the environment. The report shall
weather flow of a 10-year, 24-hour storm event. For include:
those identified components, a capital improvement i. The location of the release;
plan exists for achieving sufficient wet weather flow ii. The sewage collection system component from
capacity within ten years of the effective date of per- which the release occurred;
mit coverage; iii. The date and time the release began, was
e. The CMOM Plan includes an overflow emergency stopped, and when mitigation efforts were com-
response plan appropriate to the size, complexity, pleted;
and age of the sewage collection system considering iv. The estimated number of persons exposed to
geographic, climatic, and hydrological factors that the release, the estimated volume of sewage
may influence the system; released, the reason the release is considered an
f. The CMOM Plan establishes a procedure to investi- imminent and substantial threat to public health
gate and enforce against any commercial or indus- or the environment if the volume is 2000 gal-
trial entity whose flows to the sewage collection lons or less, and where the release flowed;
system have caused or contributed to a release; v. The efforts made by the permittee to stop, con-
g. The CMOM Plan adequately addresses management tain, and clean up the released material;
of flows from upstream sewage collection systems vi. The amount and type of disinfectant applied to
not under the ownership, management, or opera- mitigate any associated public health or envi-
tional control of the permittee; or ronmental risk; and
h. Any other factor necessary to determine if the vii. The cause of the release or effort made to deter-
CMOM Plan is sufficient; mine the cause and any effort made to help pre-
2. Compliance with the CMOM Plan. vent a future reoccurrence.
a. The permittee’s response to releases as established 2. Annual report. The permittee shall:
in the overflow emergency response plan, including a. Submit an annual report to the Department post-
whether: marked no later than March 1. The report shall:
i. Maintenance staff responds to and arrive at the i. Tabulate all releases of more than 50 gallons
release within the time period specified in the from the permitted sewage collection system;
plan; ii. Provide the date of any release that is an immi-
ii. Maintenance staff follow all written procedures nent and substantial threat to public health or
to remove the cause of the release; the environment; and
iii. Maintenance staff contain, recover, clean up, iii. For other reportable releases under subsection

(F)(2)(a)(i), provide the information in subsec- a. Evaporative cooler overflow, condensate from a
tion (F)(1)(b); refrigeration unit, or swimming pool filter back-
b. Provide an amended map of the service area bound- wash;
aries if, during the calendar year, any area was b. Wastewater that does not contain sewage, tempo-
removed from the service area or if any area was rarily stored for short periods of time due to process
added to the service area that the permittee wishes to upsets or rainfall events, provided the wastewater is
include under the 2.05 General Permit and associ- promptly removed from the facility as required
ated CMOM Plan. under subsection (D)(5). Facilities that continually
G. Public notice. The permittee shall: contain wastewater as a normal function of facility
1. Post a notice, in a format approved by the Department, at operations are not covered under this general permit;
any location where there were more than three reportable c. Stormwater runoff that is not permitted under A.R.S.
releases under subsection (F)(2)(a) from the sewage col- § 49-245.01 because the facility does not receive
lection system during any 12-month period, solely stormwater or because the runoff is regulated
2. Include within the notice a warning that identified the but not considered stormwater under the Clean
releases or potential releases at the location and potential Water Act;
health hazards from any release, d. Emergency fire event water;
3. Post the notice at a place where the public is likely to e. Wastewater from air pollution control devices at
come in contact with the release, and asphalt plants if the wastewater is routed through a
4. Maintain the postings until no releases from the location sedimentation trap or sump and an oil/water separa-
are reported for at least 12 months from the last release tor before discharge;
and the permittee followed all actions specified in the f. Non-contact cooling tower blowdown and non-con-
CMOM Plan to prevent releases at that location during tact cooling water, except discharges from electric
the period. generating stations with more than 100 megawatts
generating capacity;
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g. Boiler blowdown;
h. Wastewater derived from a potable water treatment
system, including clarification sludge, filtration
R18-9-C306. 2.06 General Permit: Fish Hatchery Discharge to backwash, lime and lime-softening sludge, ion
a Perennial Surface Water exchange backwash, and reverse osmosis spent
A. A 2.06 General Permit allows a fish hatchery to discharge to a waste;
perennial surface water if Aquifer Water Quality Standards are i. Wastewater from food washing;
met at the point of discharge and the fish hatchery is operating j. Heat exchanger return water;
under a valid AZPDES permit. k. Wastewater from industrial laundries;
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of l. Hydrostatic test water from a pipeline, tank, or
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B), appurtenance previously used for transmission of
an applicant shall provide: fluid;
1. The applicable AZPDES permit number; m. Wastewater treated through an oil/water separator
2. A description of the facility; and before discharge; and
3. A laboratory report characterizing the wastewater dis- n. Cooling water or wastewater from food processing.
charge, including the analytical results for all numeric B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
Aquifer Water Quality Standards under R18-11-406. Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B),
C. Design and operational requirements. An applicant shall: an applicant shall submit:
1. Collect a representative sample of the discharge to dem- 1. A listing and description of all sources of inflow;
onstrate compliance with all numeric Aquifer Water 2. A representative chemical analysis of each expected
Quality Standards and make the results available to the source of inflow. If a sample is not available before facil-
Department upon request, and ity construction, a permittee shall provide the chemical
2. Maintain a record of the average and daily flow rates and analysis of each inflow to the Department within 60 days
make it available to the Department upon request. of each inflow to the facility;
3. A narrative description of how the conditions of this gen-
Historical Note eral permit are satisfied. The narrative shall include a
New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. Quality Assurance/Quality Control program for liner
4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3). installation, impoundment maintenance and repair, and
impoundment operational procedures; and
PART D. TYPE 3 GENERAL PERMITS
4. A contingency plan that specifies actions proposed in
R18-9-D301. 3.01 General Permit: Lined Impoundments case of an accidental release from the facility, overtop-
A. A 3.01 General Permit allows a lined surface impoundment ping of the impoundment, breach of the berm, or unau-
and a lined secondary containment structure. A permittee thorized inflows into the impoundment or containment
shall: structure.
1. Ensure that inflow to the lined surface impoundment or C. Design and installation requirements. An applicant shall:
lined secondary containment structure does not contain 1. Design and construct surface water controls to:
organic pollutants identified in A.R.S. § 49-243(I); a. Ensure that the impoundment or secondary contain-
2. Ensure that inflow to the lined surface impoundment or ment structure maintains, using design volume or
lined secondary containment structure is from one or mechanical systems, normal operating volumes, if
more of the following sources: any, and any inflow from the 100-year, 24-hour
storm event. The facility shall maintain at least 2
feet of freeboard or an alternative level of freeboard

that the applicant demonstrates is reasonable, con- 2. Remove accumulated residues, sediments, debris, and
sidering the size of the impoundment and meteoro- vegetation to maintain the integrity of the liner and the
logic and other site-specific factors; and design capacity of the impoundment;
b. Direct any surface water run-on from the 100-year 3. Perform and document a visual inspection for damage to
24-hour storm event around the facility if not the liner and for accumulation of residual material at least
intended for capture by facility; monthly. The operator shall conduct an inspection within
2. Ensure that the facility design accommodates any signifi- 72 hours after the facility receives a significant volume of
cant geologic hazard, addressing static and seismic stabil- stormwater inflow;
ity. The applicant shall document any design adjustments 4. Repair damage to the liner by following the Quality
made for this reason in the Notice of Intent to Discharge; Assurance/Quality Control Plan required under subsec-
3. Ensure that site preparation includes, as appropriate, tion (B)(3); and
clearing the area of vegetation, grubbing, grading, and 5. Remove all inflow from the impoundment as soon as
embankment and subgrade preparation. The applicant practical, but no later than 60 days after a temporary
shall ensure that supporting surface slopes and foundation event, for facilities designed to contain inflow only for
are stable and structurally sound; and temporary events, such as process upsets.
4. Comply with the following impoundment lining require- E. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain at the site, the fol-
ments: lowing information for at least 10 years and make it available
a. If a synthetic liner is used, ensure that the liner is at to the Department upon request:
least a 30-mil geomembrane liner or a 60-mil liner if 1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available;
High Density Polyethylene, or an alternative, that 2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection
the liner’s calculated seepage rate is less than 550 results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring
gallons per acre per day, and: results, and facility closure;
i. Anchor the liner by securing it in an engineered 3. Capacity design criteria;
anchor trench; 4. A list of standard operating procedures;
ii. Ensure that the liner is ultraviolet resistant if it 5. The construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control pro-
is regularly exposed to sunlight; and gram documentation; and
iii. Ensure that the liner is constructed of a material 6. Records of any inflow into the impoundment other than
that is chemically compatible with the waste- those permitted by this Section.
water or impounded solution and is not affected F. Reporting requirements.
by corrosion or degradation; 1. If the liner leaks, as evidenced by a drop in water level
b. If a soil liner is used: not attributable to evaporation, or if the berm breaches or
i. Ensure that it resists swelling, shrinkage, and an impoundment is overtopped due to a catastrophic or
cracking and that the liner’s calculated seepage other significant event, the permittee shall report the cir-
rate is less than 550 gallons per acre per day; cumstance to the Department within five days of discov-
ii. Ensure that the soil is at least 1-foot thick and ery and implement the contingency plan required in
compacted to a uniform density of 95 percent to subsection (B)(4). The permittee shall submit a final
meet the “Standard Test Method for Laboratory report to the Department within 60 days of the event sum-
Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Stan- marizing the circumstances of the problem and corrective
dard Effect (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3), D698-00ae1,” actions taken.
(2000) published by the American Society for 2. The permittee shall report unauthorized flows into the
Testing and Materials. This material is incorpo- impoundment to the Department within five days of dis-
rated by reference and does not include any covery and implement the contingency plan required in
later amendments or editions of the incorpo- subsection (B)(4).
rated material. Copies of the incorporated G. Closure requirements. The permittee shall notify the Depart-
material are available for inspection at the Ari- ment of the intent to close the facility permanently. Within 90
zona Department of Environmental Quality, days following closure notification the permittee shall comply
1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or with the following requirements, as applicable:
may be obtained from the American Society for 1. Remove liquids and any solid residue on the liner and dis-
Testing and Materials International, 100 Barr pose appropriately;
Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428- 2. Inspect the liner for evidence of holes, tears, or defective
2959; and seams that could have leaked;
iii. Upon installation, protect the soil liner to pre- 3. If evidence of leakage is discovered, remove the liner in
vent desiccation; and the area of suspected leakage and sample potentially
c. For new facilities, develop and implement a con- impacted soil. If soil remediation levels are exceeded, the
struction Quality Assurance/Quality Control pro- permittee shall define the lateral and vertical extent of
gram that addresses site and subgrade preparation, contamination and, within 60 days of the exceedance,
inspection procedures, field testing, laboratory test- notify the Department and submit an action plan for
ing, and final inspection after construction of the achieving clean closure for the Department’s approval
liner to ensure functional integrity. before implementing the plan;
D. Operational requirements. A permittee shall: 4. If there is no evidence of holes, tears, or defective seams
1. Maintain sufficient freeboard to manage the 100-year, 24- that could have leaked:
hour storm event including at least 2 feet of freeboard a. Cover the liner in place or remove it for disposal or
under normal operating conditions. Management of the reuse if the impoundment is an excavated impound-
100-year, 24-hour storm event may be through design, ment,
pumping, or a combination of both; b. Remove and dispose of the liner elsewhere if the
impoundment is bermed, and

c. Grade the facility to prevent the impoundment of c. Discharge to surface water under the conditions of
water; and an AZPDES permit; and
5. Notify the Department within 60 days following closure 5. Manage off-site disposal of sludge according to A.R.S.
that the action plan was implemented and the closure is Title 49, Chapter 4.
complete. D. Operational requirements.
1. Inorganic chemical, organic chemical, and pesticide mon-
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itoring.
a. The permittee shall monitor any discharge annually
to determine compliance with the requirements of
subsection (A).
12, 2005 (05-3).
b. If the concentration of any pollutant exceeds the
R18-9-D302. 3.02 General Permit: Process Water Discharges numeric Aquifer Water Quality Standard, the per-
from Water Treatment Facilities mittee shall submit a report to the Department with a
A. A 3.02 General Permit allows filtration backwash and dis- proposal for mitigation and shall increase monitor-
charges obtained from sedimentation and coagulation in the ing frequency for that pollutant to quarterly.
water treatment process from facilities that treat water for c. If, in the quarterly sampling, the condition in subsec-
industrial process or potable uses. The permittee shall ensure tion (D)(1)(b) continues for two consecutive quar-
that: ters, the permittee shall submit an application for an
1. Liquid fraction. The discharge meets: individual permit.
a. All numeric Aquifer Water Quality Standards for 2. Microbiological contaminant monitoring.
inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, and pesti- a. The permittee shall monitor any discharge annually
cides established in R18-11-406(B) through (D); to determine compliance with the requirements of
b. The discharge meets one of the following criteria for subsection (A)(1)(b).
microbiological contaminants: b. If the concentration of any pollutant exceeds the lim-
i. Either the concentration of fecal coliform its established in subsection (A)(1)(b), the permittee
organisms is not more than 2/100 ml or the con- shall submit a report to the Department with a pro-
centration of E. coli bacteria is not more than 1/ posal for mitigation and increase monitoring fre-
100 ml, or quency for that pollutant to monthly.
ii. Either the concentration of fecal coliform c. If, in the monthly sampling, the condition in subsec-
organisms is less than 200/100 ml or the con- tion (D)(2)(b) continues for three consecutive
centration of E. coli bacteria is less than 126/ months, the permittee shall submit an application for
100 ml if the average daily flow processed by an individual permit.
the water treatment facility is less than 250,000 E. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain at the site, the fol-
gallons; and lowing information, if applicable for the disposal method, for
2. Solid Fraction. The solid material in the discharge quali- at least 10 years, and make it available to the Department upon
fies as inert material, as defined in A.R.S. § 49-201(19). request:
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of 1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available;
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B), 2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection
an applicant shall submit: results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring
1. A characterization of the discharge, including a represen- results, and facility closure;
tative chemical and biological analysis of expected dis- 3. Water quality data collected under subsection (D);
charges and all source waters; and 4. Standard operating procedures; and
2. The design capacity of any impoundment covered by this 5. Records of any discharge other than those identified
general permit. under subsection (B).
C. Impoundment design and siting requirements. An applicant F. Reporting requirements. The permittee shall:
shall: 1. Report unauthorized flows into the impoundment to the
1. Ensure that the depth to the static groundwater table is Department within five days of discovery, and
greater than 20 feet; 2. Submit the report required in subsections (D)(1)(b) or
2. Not locate the area of discharge immediately above (2)(b) within 30 days of receiving the analytical results.
karstic or fractured bedrock, unless the discharge meets Historical Note
the microbial limits specified in subsection (A)(1)(b)(i); New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
3. Maintain a minimum horizontal setback of 100 feet 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
between the facility and any water supply well; final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
4. Design and construct an impoundment to maintain, using 12, 2005 (05-3).
design volume or mechanical systems, normal operating
volumes and any inflow from the 100-year, 24-hour R18-9-D303. 3.03 General Permit: Vehicle and Equipment
storm event. The applicant shall: Washes
a. Divert any surface water run-on from the 100-year, A. A 3.03 General Permit allows a facility to discharge water
24-hour storm event around the facility if not from washing vehicle exteriors and vehicle equipment. The
intended for capture by facility design; and 3.03 General Permit does not authorize:
b. Design the facility to maintain 2 feet of freeboard or 1. Discharge water that typically results from the washing of
an alternative level of freeboard that the applicant vehicle engines unless the discharge is to a lined surface
demonstrates is reasonable, considering meteorolog- impoundment;
ical factors, the size of the impoundment, and other 2. Direct discharges of sanitary sewage, vehicle lubricating
site-specific factors; or oils, antifreeze, gasoline, paints, varnishes, solvents, pes-
ticides, or fertilizers;

3. Discharges resulting from washing the interior of vessels 3. Visually inspect each surface impoundment at least
used to transport fuel products or chemicals, or washing monthly, to ensure the volume of wash water is main-
equipment contaminated with fuel products or chemicals; tained within the design capacity and freeboard limita-
or tion;
4. Discharges resulting from washing the interior of vehi- 4. Repair damage to the integrity of the wash pad or
cles used to transport mining concentrates that originate impoundment liner as soon as practical;
from the same mine site, unless the discharge is to a lined 5. Maintain the oil/water separator to achieve the opera-
surface impoundment. tional performance of the separator;
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of 6. Remove accumulated sediments in all surface impound-
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B), ments to maintain design capacity; and
an applicant shall submit a narrative description of the facility 7. Use best management practices to minimize the introduc-
and a design of the disposal system and wash operations. tion of chemicals not typically associated with the wash
C. Design, installation, and testing requirements. An applicant operations. Only biodegradable surfactant or soaps are
shall: allowed. The permittee shall not use products that contain
1. Design and construct the wash pad: chemicals in concentrations likely to cause a violation of
a. To drain and route wash water to a sump or similar an Aquifer Water Quality Standard at the applicable point
sediment-settling structure and an oil/water separa- of compliance.
tor or a comparable pretreatment technology; E. Monitoring requirements.
b. Of concrete or material chemically compatible with 1. If wash water is discharged to an unlined surface
the wash water and its constituents; and impoundment or other area for subsurface disposal, the
c. To support the maximum weight of the vehicle or permittee shall monitor the wash water quarterly at the
equipment being washed with an appropriate safety point of discharge for pH and for the presence of C10
factor; through C32 hydrocarbons using a Department of Health
2. Not use unlined ditches or natural channels to convey Services certified method.
wash water; 2. If pH is not between 6.0 and 9.0 or the concentration of
3. Ensure that a surface impoundment meets the require- C10 through C32 hydrocarbons exceeds 50 mg/l, the per-
ments in R18-9-D301(C)(1) through (3). The applicant mittee shall, within 30 days of the monitorings, submit a
shall ensure that berms or dikes at the impoundment can report to the Department with a proposal for mitigation
withstand wave action erosion and are compacted to a and shall increase monitoring frequency to monthly.
uniform density not less than 95 percent; 3. If the condition in subsection (E)(2) persists for three
4. Ensure that a surface impoundment required for wash consecutive months, the permittee shall submit, within 90
water described in subsection (A)(1) meets the design and days, an application for an individual permit.
installation requirements in R18-9-D301(C); F. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain the following
5. If wash water is received by an unlined surface impound- information for at least 10 years and make it available to the
ment or engineered subsurface disposal system, the appli- Department upon request:
cant shall: 1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available;
a. Ensure that the annual daily average flow is less than 2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection
3000 gallons per day; results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring
b. Maintain a minimum horizontal setback of 100 feet results, and facility closure; and
between the impoundment or subsurface disposal 3. The Material Safety Data Sheets for the chemicals used in
system and any water supply well; the wash operations and any required monitoring results.
c. Ensure that the bottom of the surface impoundment G. Closure requirements. A permittee shall comply with the clo-
or subsurface disposal system is at least 50 feet sure requirements specified in R18-9-D301(G) if a liner has
above the static groundwater level and the interven- been used. If no liner is used the permittee shall remove and
ing material does not consist of karstic or fractured appropriately dispose of any liquids and grade the facility to
bedrock; prevent impoundment of water.
d. Ensure that the wash water receives primary treat-
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ment before discharge through, at a minimum, a
sump or similar structure for settling sediments or
solids and an oil/water separator or a comparable
pretreatment technology designed to reduce oil and
12, 2005 (05-3).
grease in the wastewater to 15 mg/l or less;
e. Withdraw the separated oil from the oil/water sepa- R18-9-D304. 3.04 General Permit: Non-Stormwater Impound-
rator using equipment such as adjustable skimmers, ments at Mining Sites
automatic pump-out systems, or level sensing sys- A. A 3.04 General Permit allows discharges to lined surface
tems to signal manual pump-out; and impoundments, lined secondary containment structures, and
f. If a subsurface disposal system is used, design the associated lined conveyance systems at mining sites.
system to prevent surfacing of the wash water. 1. The following discharges are allowed under the 3.04
D. Operational requirements. The permittee shall: General Permit:
1. Inspect the oil/water separator before operation to ensure a. Seepage from tailing impoundments, unleached rock
that there are no leaks and that the oil/water separator is piles, or process areas;
in operable condition; b. Process solution temporarily stored for short periods
2. Inspect the entire facility at least quarterly. The inspec- of time due to process upsets or rainfall, provided
tion shall, at a minimum, consist of a visual examination the solution is promptly removed from the facility as
of the wash pad, the sump or similar structure, the oil/ required under subsection (D);
water separator, and all surface impoundments;

c. Stormwater runoff not permitted under A.R.S. § 49- 10. Use compacted clay subgrade in areas with shallow
245.01 because the facility does not receive solely groundwater conditions.
stormwater or because the runoff is regulated but not D. Operational requirements. The permittee shall:
considered stormwater under the Clean Water Act; 1. Maintain the freeboard required in subsection (C)(1)
and through design, pumping, or both;
d. Wash water specific to sand and gravel operations 2. Remove accumulated residues, sediments, debris, and
not covered by R18-9-B301(A). vegetation to maintain the integrity of the liner and the
2. Facilities that continually contain process solution as a design capacity of the impoundment;
normal function of facility operations are not eligible for 3. Perform and document a visual inspection for cracks,
coverage under the 3.04 General Permit. If a normal pro- tears, perforations and residual build-up at least monthly.
cess solution contains a pollutant regulated under A.R.S. The operator shall conduct and document an inspection
§ 49-243(I) the 3.04 General Permit does not apply if the after the facility receives significant volumes of stormwa-
pollutant will compromise the integrity of the liner. ter inflow;
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of 4. Report cracks, tears, and perforations in the liner to the
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B), Department, and repair them as soon as practical, but no
an applicant shall submit: later than 60 days under normal operating conditions,
1. A description of the sources of inflow to the facility. An after discovery of the crack, tear, or perforation;
applicant shall include a representative chemical analysis 5. For facilities that temporarily contain a process solution
of expected sources of inflow to the facility unless a sam- due to process upsets, remove the process solution from
ple is not available, before facility construction, in which the facility as soon as practical, but no later than 60 days
case the applicant shall provide a chemical analysis of after cessation of the upset; and
solution present in the facility to the Department within 6. For facilities that temporarily contain a process solution
90 days after the solution first enters the facility; due to rainfall, remove the process solution from the
2. Documentation demonstrating that the facility design and facility as soon as practical.
operation under subsections (C) and (D) have been E. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain the following
reviewed by a mining engineer or an Arizona-registered information for at least 10 years and make it available to the
professional engineer before submission to the Depart- Department upon request:
ment; and 1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available;
3. A contingency plan that specifies actions proposed in 2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection
case of an accidental release from the facility, overtop- results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring
ping of the impoundment, breach of the berm, or unau- results and facility closure;
thorized inflows into the impoundment or containment 3. Capacity design criteria;
structure. 4. A list of standard operating procedures;
C. Design, construction, and installation requirements. An appli- 5. The Quality Assurance/Quality Control program required
cant shall: under subsection (C)(4); and
1. Design and construct the impoundment or secondary con- 6. Records of any unauthorized flows into the impound-
tainment structure as specified under R18-9-D301(C)(1); ment.
2. Ensure that conveyance systems are capable of handling F. Reporting requirements.
the peak flow from the 100-year storm; 1. If the liner is breached, as evidenced by a drop in water
3. Construct the liner as specified in R18-9-D301(C)(4)(a); level not attributable to evaporation, or if the impound-
4. Develop and implement a Quality Assurance/Quality ment breaches or is overtopped due to a catastrophic or
Control program that meets or exceeds the liner manufac- other significant event, the permittee shall report the cir-
turer’s guidelines. The program shall address site and cumstance to the Department within five days of discov-
subgrade preparation, inspection procedures, field test- ery and implement the contingency plan required in
ing, laboratory testing, repair of seams during installa- subsection (B)(3). The permittee shall submit a final
tion, and final inspection of the completed liner for report to the Department within 60 days of the event sum-
functional integrity; marizing the circumstances of the problem and corrective
5. If the facility is located in the 100-year flood plain, actions taken.
design the facility so it is protected from damage or 2. The permittee shall report unauthorized flows into the
flooding as a result of a 100-year, 24-hour storm event; impoundment to the Department within five days of dis-
6. Design and manage the facility so groundwater does not covery and implement the contingency plan required in
come into contact with the liner; subsection (B)(3).
7. Ensure that the facility design addresses any significant G. Closure requirements.
geologic hazard relating to static and seismic stability. 1. The permittee shall notify the Department of the intent to
The applicant shall document any design adjustments close the facility permanently.
made for this reason in the Notice of Intent to Discharge; 2. Within 90 days following closure notification the permit-
8. Ensure that the site preparation includes, as appropriate, tee shall comply with the following requirements, as
clearing the area of vegetation, grubbing, grading, and applicable:
embankment and subgrade preparation. The applicant a. Remove liquids and any solid residue on the liner
shall ensure that supporting surface slopes and foundation and dispose appropriately;
are stable and structurally sound; b. Inspect the liner for evidence of holes, tears, or
9. Ensure that the liner is anchored by being secured in an defective seams that could have leaked;
engineered anchor trench. If regularly exposed to sun- c. If evidence of leakage is discovered, remove the
light, the applicant shall ensure that the liner is ultraviolet liner in the area of suspected leakage and sample
resistant; and potentially impacted soil. If soil remediation levels
are exceeded, the permittee shall, within 60 days

notify the Department and submit an action plan for d. A management plan for vector control;
the Department’s approval before implementing the e. A plan or criteria for enhancing or supplementing of
plan; wetland vegetation; and
d. If there is no evidence of holes, tears, or defective f. Management of shallow groundwater conditions on
seams that could have leaked: existing on-site wastewater treatment facilities.
i. Cover the liner in place or remove it for dis- 3. The permittee shall perform quarterly inspections to
posal or reuse if the impoundment is an exca- review bank integrity, erosion evidence, the condition of
vated impoundment, signage and vegetation, and correct any problem noted.
ii. Remove and dispose of the liner elsewhere if E. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain the following
the impoundment is bermed, and information for at least 10 years and make it available to the
iii. Grade the facility to prevent the impoundment Department upon request:
of water; and 1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available;
3. Notify the Department within 60 days following closure and
that the action plan has been implemented and the closure 2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection
is complete. results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring
results, and facility closure.
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F. Reporting requirements. The permittee shall, by January 30,
provide the Department in writing with an annual assessment
of the biological condition of the wetland, including the vol-
ume of inflow to the wetland in the past year.
12, 2005 (05-3).
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R18-9-D305. 3.05 General Permit: Disposal Wetlands
A. A 3.05 General Permit allows discharges of reclaimed water 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
into constructed or natural wetlands, including waters of the final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
United States, waters of the state, and riparian areas, for dis- 12, 2005 (05-3).
posal. This general permit does not apply if the purpose of the
wetlands is to provide treatment. R18-9-D306. 3.06 General Permit: Constructed Wetlands to
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of Treat Acid Rock Drainage at Mining Sites
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B), A. A 3.06 General Permit allows the operation of constructed
an applicant shall submit the name and individual permit num- wetlands that receive, with the intent to treat, acid rock drain-
ber of the facility providing the reclaimed water. age from a closed facility.
C. Design requirements. An applicant shall: B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
1. Ensure that the reclaimed water released into the wetland Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B),
meets numeric and narrative Aquifer Water Quality Stan- an applicant shall submit a design, including information on
dards for all parameters except for coliform bacteria and the quality of the influent, the treatment process to be used, the
is Class A+ reclaimed water. A+ reclaimed water is expected quality of the wastewater, and the nutrients and other
wastewater that has undergone secondary treatment constituents that will indicate wetland performance.
established under R18-9-B204(B)(1), filtration, and C. Design, construction, and installation. An applicant shall:
meets a total nitrogen concentration under R18-9- 1. Ensure that:
B204(B)(3) and fecal coliform limits under R18-9- a. Water released into the treatment wetland is compat-
B204(B)(4); ible with construction materials and vegetation;
2. Maintain a minimum horizontal separation of 100 feet b. Water released from the treatment wetland:
between any water supply well and the maximum wetted i. Meets numeric Aquifer Water Quality Stan-
area of the wetland; dards,
3. Post signs at points of access and every 250 feet along the ii. Has a pH between 6.0 and 9.0, and
perimeter of the wetland stating, “CAUTION. THESE iii. Has a sulfate concentration less than 1000 mg/l;
WETLANDS CONTAIN RECLAIMED WATER. DO and
NOT DRINK.” The applicant shall ensure that the signs c. Water released from the treatment wetland complies
are in English and Spanish, or in English with inclusion with and is released under an individual permit and
of the international “do not drink” symbol; and an AZPDES Permit, if required;
4. Ensure that wetland siting is consistent with local zoning 2. Construct the treatment wetland with a liner, using a low-
and land use requirements. hydraulic conductivity synthetic liner, site-specific liner,
D. Operational requirements. or both, to achieve a calculated seepage rate of less than
1. A permittee shall manage the wetland to minimize vector 550 gallons per acre per day. The applicant shall:
problems. a. Ensure that, if a synthetic liner is used, such as
2. The permittee shall submit to the Department and imple- geomembrane, the liner is underlain by at least 6
ment a Best Management Practices Plan for operation of inches of prepared and compacted subgrade;
the wetland. The Best Management Practices Plan shall b. Anchor the liner along the perimeter of the treatment
include: wetland; and
a. A site plan showing the wetland footprint, point of c. Manage the plants in the treatment wetland to pre-
inflow, stormwater drainage, and placement of vege- vent species with root penetration that impairs liner
tation; performance;
b. Management of flows into and through the wetland 3. Design the treatment wetland for optimum:
to minimize erosion and damage to vegetation; a. Sizing appropriate for the anticipated treatment,
c. Management of visitation and use of the wetlands by b. Cell configuration,
the public; c. Vegetative species composition, and

d. Berm configuration; b. Conduct verification sampling only for parameters

4. Construct and locate the treatment wetland so that it: that are present in concentrations greater than the
a. Maintains physical integrity during a 100-year, 24- standards specified in subsection (C)(1)(b), and
hour storm event; and c. Notify the Department in writing within five days of
b. Operates properly during a 25-year, 24-hour storm receiving final laboratory results.
event; 2. If the final laboratory result confirms that the quality of
5. Ensure that the bottom of the treatment wetland is at least the water leaving the treatment wetlands does not meet
20 feet above the seasonal high groundwater table; and the standards in subsection (C)(1)(b), the permittee shall
6. If public access to the treatment wetland is anticipated or implement the contingency plan required by subsection
encouraged, post signs at points of access and every 250 (D)(2)(b) and notify the Department that the plan is being
feet along the perimeter of the treatment wetland stating, implemented.
“CAUTION. THESE WETLANDS CONTAIN MINE 3. The permittee shall, by January 30, provide the Depart-
DRAINAGE WATER. DO NOT DRINK.” The permittee ment in writing with an annual assessment of the biologi-
shall ensure that the signs are in English and Spanish, or cal condition of the treatment wetland, including the
in English with inclusion of the international “do not volume of inflow to the treatment wetland in the past
drink” symbol. year.
D. Operational requirements.
Historical Note
1. The permittee shall monitor the water leaving the treat-
ment wetlands at least quarterly for the standards speci-
fied in subsection (C)(1)(b). Monitoring shall include
nutrients or other constituents used as indicators of treat-
12, 2005 (05-3).
ment wetland performance.
2. The permittee shall submit to the Department and imple- R18-9-D307. 3.07 General Permit: Tertiary Treatment Wet-
ment a Best Management Practices Plan for operation of lands
the treatment wetland. The Best Management Practices A. A 3.07 General Permit allows constructed wetlands that
Plan shall include: receive with the intent to treat, discharges of reclaimed water
a. A site plan showing the treatment wetland footprint, that meet the secondary treatment level requirements specified
point of inflow, stormwater drainage, and placement in R18-9-B204(B)(1).
of vegetation; B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
b. A contingency plan to address problems, including Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B),
treatment performance, wash-out and vegetation an applicant shall submit:
die-off, and a plan to apply for an individual permit 1. The name and individual permit number of any facility
if the treatment wetland is unable to achieve the that provides the reclaimed water to the treatment wet-
treatment standards in subsection (C)(1)(b) on a con- land;
tinued basis; 2. The name and individual permit number of any facility
c. Management of flows into and through the treatment that receives water released from the treatment wetland;
wetland to minimize erosion and damage to vegeta- 3. The design of the treatment wetland construction and
tion; management project, including information on the quality
d. A description of the measures for restricting access of the influent, the treatment process, and the expected
to the treatment wetlands by the public; quality of the wastewater;
e. A management plan for vector control; and 4. A Best Management Practices Plan that includes:
f. A plan or criteria for enhancing or supplementing a. A site plan showing the treatment wetland footprint,
treatment wetland vegetation. point of inflow, stormwater drainage, and placement
3. The permittee shall perform quarterly inspections to of vegetation;
review the bank and liner integrity, erosion evidence, and b. A contingency plan to address any problem, includ-
the condition of signage and vegetation, and correct any ing treatment performance, wash-out, and vegetation
problems noted. die-off;
E. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain the following c. A management plan for flows into and through the
information for at least 10 years and make it available to the treatment wetland to minimize erosion and damage
Department upon request: to vegetation;
1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available; d. A description of the measures for restricting access
and to the treatment wetlands by the public;
2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection e. A management plan for vector control; and
results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring f. A plan or criteria for enhancing or supplementing
results, and facility closure. treatment wetland vegetation.
F. Reporting requirements. C. Design requirements. An applicant shall:
1. If preliminary laboratory results indicate that the quality 1. Release water from the treatment wetland under an indi-
of the water leaving the treatment wetlands does not meet vidual permit and an AZPDES permit, if required. The
the standards specified in subsection (C)(1)(b), the per- applicant shall release water from the treatment wetland
mittee may request that the laboratory re-analyze the only to a direct reuse site if the site is permitted to receive
sample before reporting the results to the Department. reclaimed water of the quality generated under the indi-
The permittee shall: vidual permit specified in subsection (B)(1);
a. Conduct verification sampling within 15 days of 2. Construct and locate the treatment wetland so that it:
receiving final laboratory results, a. Maintains physical integrity during a 100-year, 24-
hour storm event; and

b. Operates properly during a 25-year, 24-hour storm E. Recordkeeping. A permittee shall maintain the following
event; information for at least 10 years and make it available to the
3. Ensure that the bottom of the treatment wetland is at least Department upon request:
20 feet above the seasonal high groundwater table; 1. Construction drawings and as-built plans, if available;
4. Maintain a minimum horizontal separation of 100 feet and
between a water supply well and the maximum wetted 2. A log book or similar documentation to record inspection
area of the treatment wetland; results, repair and maintenance activities, monitoring
5. Maintain the setbacks specified in R18-9-B201(I) for no results, and facility closure.
noise, odor, or aesthetic controls between the property F. Reporting requirements. The permittee shall, by January 30,
boundary at the site and the maximum wetted area of the provide the Department in writing with an annual assessment
treatment wetland; of the biological condition of the treatment wetland including
6. Fence the treatment wetland area to prevent unauthorized the volume of inflow to the treatment wetland in the past year.
access;
Historical Note
7. Post signs at points of access stating “CAUTION.
THESE WETLANDS CONTAIN RECLAIMED
WATER, DO NOT DRINK.” The applicant shall ensure
that the signs are in English and Spanish, or in English
12, 2005 (05-3).
with inclusion of the international “do not drink” symbol;
8. Construct the treatment wetland with a liner using low PART E. TYPE 4 GENERAL PERMITS
hydraulic conductivity liner, site-specific liner, or both, to
achieve a calculated seepage rate of less than 550 gallons R18-9-E301. 4.01 General Permit: Sewage Collection Systems
per acre per day. The applicant shall: A. A 4.01 General Permit allows for construction and operation
a. Ensure that if a synthetic liner is used, such as of a new sewage collection system or expansion of an existing
geomembrane, the liner is underlain by at least 6 sewage collection system involving new construction as fol-
inches of prepared and compacted subgrade; lows:
b. Anchor the liner along the perimeter of the treatment 1. A sewage collection system or portion of a sewage col-
wetland; and lection system that serves downstream from the point
c. Manage the plants in the treatment wetland to pre- where the daily design flow is 3000 gallons per day based
vent species with root penetration that impairs liner on Table 1, Unit Design Flows, except a gravity sewer
performance; line conveying sewage from a single building drain
9. Calculate the size and depth of the treatment wetland so directly to an interceptor, collector sewer, lateral, or man-
that the rate of flow allows adequate treatment detention hole regardless of daily design flow;
time. The applicant shall design the treatment wetland 2. A sewage collection system that includes a manhole; or
with at least two parallel treatment cells to allow for effi- 3. A sewage collection system that includes a force main or
cient system operation and maintenance; lift station serving more than one dwelling.
10. Ensure that the treatment wetland vegetation includes cat- B. Performance. An applicant shall design, construct, and operate
tails, bulrush, common reed, or other species of plants a sewage collection system so that the sewage collection sys-
with high pollutant treatment potential to achieve the tem:
intended water quality identified in subsection (B)(3); 1. Provides adequate wastewater flow capacity for the
and planned service area;
11. Ensure that construction and operation of the treatment 2. Minimizes sedimentation, blockage, and erosion through
wetlands is consistent with local zoning and land use maintenance of proper flow velocities throughout the sys-
requirements. tem;
D. Operational requirements. The permittee shall: 3. Prevents releases of sewage to the land surface through
1. Implement the Best Management Practices Plan approved appropriate sizing, capacities, and inflow and infiltration
under subsection (B); prevention measures throughout the system;
2. Monitor wastewater leaving the treatment wetland to 4. Protects water quality through minimization of exfiltra-
ensure that discharge water quality meets the expected tion losses from the system;
wastewater quality specified in subsection (B)(3). The 5. Provides for adequate inspection, maintenance, testing,
permittee shall ensure that analyses of wastewater sam- visibility, and accessibility;
ples are conducted by a laboratory certified by the 6. Maintains system structural integrity; and
Department of Health Services, following the Depart- 7. Minimizes septic conditions in the sewage collection sys-
ment’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control requirements; tem.
3. Follow the prescribed measures as required in the contin- C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
gency plan under subsection (B)(4)(b) and submit a writ- Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B),
ten report to the Department within five days if an applicant shall submit the following information:
verification sampling demonstrates that an alert level or 1. A statement on a form approved by the Director, signed
discharge limit is exceeded; by the owner or operator of the sewage treatment facility
4. Inspect the treatment wetlands at least quarterly for bank that treats or processes the sewage from the proposed
and liner integrity, erosion evidence, and condition of sig- sewage collection system.
nage and vegetation, and correct any problem discovered; a. The statement shall affirm that the additional vol-
and ume of wastewater delivered to the facility by the
5. Ensure that the treatment wetland is operated by a certi- proposed sewage collection system will not cause
fied operator under 18 A.A.C. 5, Article 1. any flow or effluent quality limits of the individual
permit for the facility to be exceeded.

b. If the facility is classified as a groundwater protec- adding a wet weather infiltration and inflow
tion permit facility under A.R.S. § 49-241.01(C), or rate based on either a percentage of peak dry
if no flow or effluent limits are applicable, the state- weather flow or a gallons per acre rate of flow;
ment shall affirm that the design flow of the facility
will not be exceeded;
2. If the proposed sewage collection system delivers waste- Upstream Population Dry Weather
water to a downstream sewage collection system under Peaking Factor
different ownership or control, a statement on a form 100 3.62
approved by the Director, signed by the owner or operator
200 3.14
of the downstream sewage collection system, affirming
that the downstream system can maintain the perfor- 300 2.90
mance required by subsection (B) when receiving the 400 2.74
increased flows; 500 2.64
3. A general site plan showing the boundaries and key
aspects of the project; 600 2.56
4. Construction quality drawings that provide overall details 700 2.50
of the site and the engineered works comprising the 800 2.46
project including:
a. The plans and profiles for all sewer lines, manholes, 900 2.42
force mains, depressed sewers, and lift stations with 1000 2.38
sufficient detail to allow Department verification of 1001 to 10,000 PF = (6.330 x p -0.231) + 1.094
design and performance characteristics;
10,001 to 100,000 PF = (6.177 x p -0.233) + 1.128
b. Relevant cross sections showing construction details
and elevations of key components of the sewage col- More than 100,000 PF = (4.500 x p -0.174) + 0.945
lection system to allow Department verification of PF = Dry Weather Peaking Factor
design and performance characteristics, including p = Upstream Population
the slope of each gravity sewer segment stated as a
percentage; and
c. Drainage features and controls, and erosion protec- ii. For a lift station serving less than 600 single
tion as applicable, for the components of the project; family dwelling units (d.u.), use either of the
and following methods to size the pumps for peak
d. Horizontal and vertical location of utilities within dry weather flow in gallons per minute and add
the area affected by the sewer line construction; an allowance for wet weather flow and infiltra-
5. Documentation of design flows for significant compo- tion:
nents of the sewage collection system and the basis for (1) Peak dry weather flow = 17 d.u.0.42, or
calculating the design flows; (2) Peak dry weather flow = 11.2 (popula-
6. Drawings, reports, and other information that are clear, tion)0.42
reproducible, and in a size and format specified by the iii. If justified by the applicant, the Department
Department. The applicant may submit the drawings in a may accept lower unit flow values in the served
Department-approved electronic format; and area due to significant use of low-flow fixtures,
7. Design documents, including plans, specifications, draw- hydrographs of actual flows, or other factors;
ings, reports, and calculations that are signed, dated, and c. Use the “Uniform Standard Specifications for Public
sealed by an Arizona-registered professional engineer. Works Construction” (revisions through 2004) and
The designer shall use good engineering judgment by fol- the “Uniform Standard Details for Public Works
lowing engineering standards of practice, and rely on Construction” (revisions through 2004) published by
appropriate engineering methods, calculations, and guid- the Maricopa Association of Governments, and the
ance. “Standard Specifications for Public Improvements,”
D. Design requirements. (2003 Edition), and “Standard Details for Public
1. General Provisions. An applicant shall design and con- Improvements,” (2003 Edition), published jointly by
struct a new sewage collection system or an expansion of Pima County Wastewater Management and the City
an existing sewage collection system involving new con- of Tucson, as the applicable design and construction
struction, according to the requirements of this general criteria, unless the Department approves alternative
permit. An applicant shall: design standards or specifications. An applicant in a
a. Base design flows for components of the system on county other than Maricopa and Pima shall use
unit flows specified in Table 1, Unit Design Flows. design and construction criteria from either the Mar-
b. Design gravity sewer lines and all other sewage col- icopa Association of Governments or the Pima
lection system components, including, manholes, County Wastewater Management and the City of
force mains, lift stations, depressed sewers, and Tucson for the facility unless alternative criteria are
appurtenant devices and structures to accommodate designated by the Department.
maximum sewage flows as follows: i. This material is incorporated by reference and
i. Any point in a sewer main when flowing full does not include any later amendments or edi-
can accommodate a peak wet weather flow cal- tions of the incorporated material.
culated by multiplying the sum of the upstream ii. Copies of the incorporated material are avail-
sources of flow from Table 1, Unit Design able for inspection at the Arizona Department
Flows by a dry weather peaking factor based on of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washing-
upstream population, as tabulated below, and ton, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained

from the Maricopa Association of Govern- line with no potential for extension may be 6 inches
ments, 302 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix, in diameter if the design flow criteria specified in
Arizona 85003, or on the web at http:// subsections (D)(1)(a) and (D)(1)(b) are met and the
www.mag.maricopa.gov/archive/Newpages/ sewer line is installed with a slope sufficient to
on-line.htm; or from Pima County Wastewater achieve a velocity of at least 3 feet per second when
Management, 201 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson, flowing full. If the line is extended, the applicant
Arizona 85701-1207, or on the web at http:// seeking the extension shall replace the entire length
www.pima.gov/wwm/stddet; with larger pipe to accommodate the new design
d. Ensure that sewage collection system components flow unless the applicant demonstrates with engi-
are separated from drinking water distribution sys- neering calculations that using the existing 6-inch
tem components as specified in 18 A.A.C. 5, Article pipe will accommodate the design flow;
5; e. Design sewer lines with at least the minimum slope
e. Ensure that sewage collection system components calculated from Manning’s Formula using a coeffi-
are separated from reclaimed water system compo- cient of roughness of 0.013 and a sewage velocity of
nents as specified in 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 6; and 2 feet per second when flowing full.
f. Request review and approval of an alternative to a i. An applicant may request a smaller minimum
design feature specified in this Section by following slope under R18-9-A312(G) if the smaller
the requirements in R18-9-A312(G). slope is justified by a quarterly program of
2. Gravity sewer lines. An applicant shall: inspections, flushings, and cleanings.
a. Ensure that any sewer line that runs between man- ii. If a smaller minimum slope is requested, the
holes, if not straight, is of constant horizontal curva- applicant shall not specify a slope that is less
ture with a radius of curvature not less than 200 feet; than 50 percent of that calculated from Man-
b. Cover each sewer line with at least 3 feet of earth ning’s formula using a coefficient of roughness
cover meeting the requirements of subsection of 0.013 and a sewage velocity of 2 feet per
(D)(2)(h). The applicant shall: second.
i. Include at least one note specifying this iii. The ratio of flow depth in the pipe to the diam-
requirement in construction plans; eter of the pipe shall not exceed 0.75 in peak
ii. If site-specific limitations prevent 3 feet of dry weather flow conditions;
earth cover, provide the maximum cover attain- f. Design sewer lines to avoid a slope that creates a
able, construct the sewer line of ductile iron sewage velocity greater than 10 feet per second. The
pipe or other design of equivalent or greater applicant shall construct any sewer line carrying a
tensile and compressive strength, and note the flow with a normal velocity of greater than 10 feet
change on the construction plans; and per second using ductile iron pipe or pipe with
iii. Ensure that the design of the pipe and joints can equivalent erosion resistance, and structurally rein-
withstand crushing or shearing from any force the receiving manhole or sewer main;
expected static and live load to protect the g. Design and install sewer lines, connections, and fit-
structural integrity of the pipe. Construction tings with materials that meet or exceed manufac-
plans shall note locations requiring these mea- turer’s specifications consistent with this Chapter to:
sures; i. Limit inflows, infiltration, and exfiltration;
c. If sewer lines cross or are constructed in floodways; ii. Resist corrosion in the ambient electrochemical
i. Place the lines at least 2 feet below the level of environment;
the 100-year storm scour depth and calculated iii. Withstand anticipated static and live loads; and
100-year bed degradation and construct the iv. Provide internal erosion protection;
lines using ductile iron pipe or pipe with equiv- h. Indicate trenching and bedding details applicable for
alent tensile strength, compressive strength, each pipe material and size in the design plans.
shear resistance, and scour protection. Unless the Department approved alternative design
ii. If it is not possible to maintain the 2 feet of standards or specifications under subsection
clearance specified in subsection (D)(2)(c)(i), (D)(1)(c), the applicant shall place and bed the
using the process described in R18-9-A312(G), sewer lines in trenches following the specifica-
provide a design that ensures that the sewer line tions in “Trench Excavation, Backfilling, and Com-
will withstand any lateral and vertical load for paction” (Section 601) revised 2004, published by
the scour and bed degradation conditions speci- the Maricopa Association of Governments; and
fied in subsection (D)(2)(c)(i); “Rigid Pipe Bedding for Sanitary Sewers” (WWM
iii. Ensure that sewer lines constructed in a flood- 104) revised July 2002, and “Flexible Pipe Bedding
way extend at least 10 feet beyond the bound- for Sanitary Sewers” (WWM 105) revised July
ary of the 100-year storm scouring; 2002, published by Pima County Wastewater Man-
iv. If a sewer line is constructed in a floodway and agement. This material is part of the material incor-
is longer than the applicable maximum man- porated by reference in subsection (D)(1)(b).
hole spacing distance in subsection (D)(3)(a), i. Perform a deflection test of the total length of all
using the process described in R18-9-A312(G), sewer lines made of flexible materials to ensure that
provide a design that ensures the performance the installation meets or exceeds the manufacturer’s
standards in subsection (B) are met; and recommendations and record the results;
v. Note locations requiring these measures on the j. Test each segment of the sewer line for leakage
construction plans; using the applicable method below and record the
d. Ensure that each sewer line is 8 inches in diameter or results:
larger except the first 400 feet of a dead end sewer i. “Standard Test Method for Installation of

Acceptance of Plastic Gravity Sewer Lines c. The applicant shall ensure that manhole design is
Using Low-Pressure Air, F1417-92(1998),” consistent with “Pre-cast Concrete Sewer Manhole”
published by the American Society for Testing #420-1, revised January 1, 2004 and #420-2, revised
and Materials; January 1, 2001, “Offset Manhole for 8” – 30” Pipe”
ii. “Standard Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe #421 (1998), and “Sewer Manhole and Cover Frame
Sewer Lines by Low-Pressure Air Test Method, Adjustment” #422, revised January 1, 2001, pub-
C924-02 (2002),” published by the American lished by the Maricopa Association of Governments;
Society for Testing and Materials; and “Manholes and Appurtenant Items” (WWM 201
iii. “Standard Test Method for Low-Pressure Air through WWM 211, except WWM 204, 205, and
Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines, C828-03 206), revised July 2002, published by Pima County
(2003),” published by the American Society for Wastewater Management. This material is part of the
Testing and Materials; material incorporated by reference in subsection
iv. “Standard Test Method for Hydrostatic Infiltra- (D)(1)(b).
tion Testing of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines, d. The applicant shall not locate manholes in areas sub-
C1091-03a (2003),” published by the American ject to more than incidental runoff from rain falling
Society for Testing Materials; in the immediate vicinity unless the manhole cover
v. “Standard Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltra- assembly is designed to restrict or eliminate storm-
tion Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast water inflow.
Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines, C969-02 (2002),” e. The applicant shall test each manhole using one of
published by the American Society for Testing the following test protocols:
Material; or i. Watertightness testing by filling the manhole
vi. “Standard Practice for Underground Installa- with water. The applicant shall ensure that the
tion of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and drop in water level following presoaking does
Other Gravity-Flow Applications, D2321-00 not exceed 0.0034 of total manhole volume per
(2000),” published by the American Society for hour;
Testing Materials; or ii. Negative air pressure testing using the “Stan-
vii. The material listed in subsections (D)(2)(j)(i) dard Test Method for Concrete Sewer Man-
through (vi) is incorporated by reference and holes by Negative Air Pressure (Vacuum) Test,
does not include any later amendments or edi- C1244-02e1 (2002),” published by the Ameri-
tions of the incorporated material. Copies of the can Society for Testing and Materials. This
incorporated material are available for inspec- material is incorporated by reference, does not
tion at the Arizona Department of Environmen- include any later amendments or editions of the
tal Quality, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ incorporated material and may be viewed at the
85007 or may be obtained from the American Arizona Department of Environmental Qual-
Society for Testing and Materials International, ity, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007,
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, or obtained from the American Society for
PA 19428-2959; Testing and Materials International, 100 Barr
k. Test the total length of the sewer line for uniform Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-
slope by lamp lighting, remote camera or similar 2959; or
method approved by the Department, and record the iii. Holiday testing of a lined manhole constructed
results; and with uncoated rebar using the “High-Voltage
l. Minimize the planting within the disturbed area of Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings,
new sewage collection system construction of plant RP0274-2004 (2004),” published by the
species having roots that are likely to reach and National Association of Corrosion Engineers
damage the sewer or impair the operation of the (NACE International). This material is incorpo-
sewer or visual and vehicular access to any manhole. rated by reference as modified below, does not
3. Manholes. include any later amendments or editions of the
a. An applicant shall install manholes at all grade incorporated material and may be viewed at the
changes, size changes, alignment changes, sewer Arizona Department of Environmental Qual-
intersections, and at any location necessary to com- ity, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007
ply with the following spacing requirements: or obtained from NACE International, 1440
South Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084-
Sewer Pipe Diameter Maximum Manhole 4906. The following substitutions apply:
(inches) Spacing (feet) (1) Where the word “metal” is used in the
Less than 8 400 standard, use the word “surface” instead;
8 to less than 18 500 and
(2) Where the words “pipe” or “pipeline” are
18 to less than 36 600 used, use the word “manhole” instead.
36 to less than 60 800 f. The applicant shall perform manhole testing under
60 or greater 1300 subsection (D)(3)(e) after installation of the manhole
cone or top riser to verify watertightness integrity of
b. The Department shall allow greater manhole spacing the manhole from the top of the cone or riser down.
if the applicant follows the procedure provided in i. Upon satisfactory test results, the applicant
R18-9-A312(G) and provides documentation show- shall install the manhole ring and any spacers,
ing the operator possesses or has available special- complete the joints, and seal the manhole to a
ized sewer cleaning equipment suitable for the watertight condition.
increased spacing.

ii. If the applicant can install the manhole cone or unless the sewage is aerated, chemicals are
top riser, spacers, and ring to final grade with- added to prevent or eliminate hydrogen sulfide
out disturbance or adjustment by later construc- formation, or adequate ventilation is provided.
tion, the applicant may perform the testing Notwithstanding these measures, the applicant
from the top of the manhole ring on down. shall not allow the septic condition of the sew-
g. The applicant shall locate a manhole to provide ade- age to adversely affect downstream collection
quate visibility and vehicular maintenance accessi- systems or sewage treatment facility perfor-
bility following construction. mance;
4. Force mains. An applicant may install a force main if it iv. Ensure that excessively high or low levels of
meets the following design, installation, and testing sewage in the wet well trigger an audible or vis-
requirements. The applicant shall: ible alarm at the wet well site and at the system
a. Design force mains to maintain a minimum flow control center;
velocity of 3 feet per second and a maximum flow v. Ensure that a wet well designed to accommo-
velocity of 7 feet per second. The applicant may date more than 5000 gallons per day has a hori-
design for sustained periods of flow above 7 feet per zontal cross-sectional area of at least 20 square
second, if the applicant justifies the design using the feet; and
process specified in R18-9-A312(G); vi. Ensure that lift stations are designed to prevent
b. Ensure that force mains have the appropriate valves odor from emanating beyond the lift station
and controls required to prevent drainback to the lift site;
station. If drainback is necessary during cold d. Equip a lift station wet well with at least two pumps.
weather to prevent freezing, the control system may The applicant shall ensure that:
allow manual or automatic drainback; i. The pumps are capable of passing a 2.5-inch
c. Incorporate air release valves or other appropriate sphere or are grinder pumps;
components in force mains at all high points along ii. The lift station is capable of operating at design
the line to eliminate air accumulation. If engineering flow with any one pump out of service; and
calculations provided by the applicant demonstrate iii. Piping, valves, and controls are arranged to
that air will not accumulate in a given high point allow independent operation of each pump;
under typical flow conditions, the Department shall e. Not use suction pumps if the sewage lift is more than
waive the requirement for an air release valve; 15 feet. The applicant shall ensure that other types of
d. Design restrained joints or thrust blocks on force pumps are self-priming and that pump water brake
mains to accommodate water hammer, surge control, horsepower is at least 0.00025 times the product of
and to prevent excessive movement of the force the required discharge, in gallons per minute, and
main. Submitted construction plans shall show the required total dynamic head, in feet; and
restrained joint or thrust block locations and details; f. For lift stations receiving an average flow of more
e. If a force main is proposed to discharge directly to a than 10,000 gallons per day, include a standby
sewage treatment facility without entering a flow power source and redundant wastewater level con-
equalization basin, include in the Notice of Intent to trols in the lift station design that will provide imme-
Discharge a statement from the owner or operator of diate service and remain available for 24 hours per
the sewage treatment facility that the design is day if the main power source or controls fail.
acceptable; 6. Depressed sewers. An applicant shall:
f. Design a force main to withstand a pressure of 50 a. Size the depressed sewer to attain a minimum veloc-
pounds per square inch or more above the design ity of 3 feet per second through all barrels of the
working pressure for two hours and test upon com- depressed sewer when the flow equals or exceeds
pletion to ensure no leakage; the design daily peak dry weather flow,
g. Supply flow to a force main using a lift station that b. Design the depressed sewer to convey the sewage
meets the requirements of subsection (D)(5); and flow through at least two parallel pipes at least 6
h. Ensure that force mains are designed to control odor. inches in diameter,
5. Lift stations. An applicant shall: c. Include an inlet and outlet structure at each end of
a. Secure a lift station to prevent tampering and affix the inverted sewer,
on its exterior, or on the nearest vertical object if the d. Design the depressed sewer so that the barrels are
lift station is entirely below grade, at least one warn- brought progressively into service as flow increases
ing sign that includes the 24-hour emergency phone to its design value, and
number of the owner or operator of the collection e. Design the depressed sewer to minimize release of
system; odors to the atmosphere.
b. Protect lift stations from physical damage from a E. Additional Discharge Authorization requirements. An appli-
100-year flood event. An applicant shall not con- cant shall:
struct a lift station in a floodway; 1. Supply a signed, dated, and sealed Engineer’s Certificate
c. Lift station wet well design. of Completion in a format approved by the Department
i. Ensure that the minimum wet well volume in that provides the following:
gallons is 1/4 of the product of the minimum a. Confirmation that the project was completed in com-
pump cycle time, in minutes, and the total pliance with the requirements of this Chapter, as
pump capacity, in gallons per minute; described in the plans and specifications correspond-
ii. Protect the wet well against corrosion to pro- ing to the Construction Authorization issued by the
vide at least a 20-year operational life; Director, or with changes that are reflected in as-
iii. Ensure that wet well volume does not allow the built plans submitted with the Engineer’s Certificate
sewage retention time to exceed 30 minutes of Completion;

b. As-built plans, if required, that are properly identi- 1. The standard septic tank and disposal works design speci-
fied and numbered; and fied in the 4.02 General Permit serves sites where no site
c. Satisfactory field test results from deflection, leak- limitations are identified by the site investigation con-
age, and uniform slope testing; ducted under R18-9-A310.
2. Provide any other relevant information required by the 2. If site conditions allow, this general permit authorizes the
Department to determine that the facility conforms to the discharge of wastewater from a septic tank meeting the
terms of the 4.01 General Permit; and requirements of R18-9-A314 to one of the following dis-
3. Provide a signed certification on a form approved by the posal works:
Department that: a. Trench,
a. Confirms that an operation and maintenance manual b. Bed,
exists for the sewage collection system; c. Chamber technology, or
b. Confirms that the operation and maintenance man- d. Seepage pit.
ual addresses components of operation and mainte- B. Performance. An applicant shall design a system consisting of
nance specified on the certification form; a septic tank and one of the disposal works listed in subsection
c. Provides the 24-hour emergency number of the (A)(2) so that treated wastewater released to the native soil
owner or operator of the sewage collection system; meets the following criteria:
and 1. TSS of 75 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
d. Provides an address where the operation and mainte- 2. BOD5 of 150 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
nance manual is maintained and confirms that the mean;
manual is available for inspection at that address by 3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per liter,
the Department on request. five-month arithmetic mean; and
F. Operation and maintenance requirements. The permittee shall: 4. Total coliform level of 100,000,000 (Log10 8) colony
1. Operate the new sewage collection system or expansion forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile.
of an existing sewage collection system involving new C. Design and installation requirements.
construction using the operation and maintenance manual 1. General provisions. In addition to the applicable require-
certified by the owner or operator in subsection (E)(3), to ments in R18-9-A312, the applicant shall:
meet the performance standards specified in subsection a. Ensure that the septic tank meets the requirements
(B), unless the permittee is operating the sewage collec- specified in R18-9-A314;
tion system under a CMOM Plan under the general per- b. Before placing aggregate or disposal pipe in a pre-
mit established in R18-9-C305; pared excavation, remove all smeared or compacted
2. Ensure that the sewage collection system is operated surfaces from trenches by raking to a depth of 1 inch
according to the operator certification requirements in 18 and removing loose material. The applicant shall:
A.A.C. 5, Article 1; and i. Place aggregate in the trench to the depth and
3. For safety during operation and maintenance of lift sta- grade specified in subsection (C)(2);
tion and other confined space components of the sewage ii. Place the drain pipe on aggregate and cover it
collection system, follow all applicable state and federal with aggregate to the minimum depth specified
confined space entry requirements. in subsection (C)(2); and
G. Recordkeeping. A person owning or operating a facility per- iii. Cover the aggregate with landscape filter mate-
mitted under this Section shall maintain the documents listed rial, geotextile, or similar porous material to
in subsection (E) for the life of the facility and make them prevent filling of voids with earth backfill;
available to the Department upon request. c. Use a grade board stake placed in the trench to the
H. Repairs. depth of the aggregate if the disposal pipe is con-
1. A Notice of Intent to Discharge is not required for sewage structed of drain tile or flexible pipe that will not
collection system repairs. Repairs include work per- maintain alignment without continuous support;
formed in response to deterioration or damage of existing d. Disposal pipe. If two or more disposal pipes are
structures, devices, and appurtenances with the intent to installed, install a distribution box approved by the
maintain or restore the system to its original design flow Department of sufficient size to receive all lateral
and operational characteristics. Repairs do not include lines and flows at the head of each disposal works
changes in vertical or horizontal alignment. and:
2. Components used in the repair shall meet the design, i. Ensure that the inverts of all outlets are level
installation, and operational requirements of this Section. and the invert of the inlet is at least 1 inch
above the outlets;
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ii. Design distribution boxes to ensure equal flow
and install the boxes on a stable level surface
such as a concrete slab or native or compacted
soil; and
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iii. Protect concrete distribution boxes from corro-
R18-9-E302. 4.02 General Permit: Septic Tank with Disposal sion by coating them with an appropriate bitu-
by Trench, Bed, Chamber Technology, or Seepage Pit, Less minous coating, constructing the boxes with
Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow concrete that has a 15 to 18 percent fly ash con-
A. A 4.02 General Permit allows for the construction and opera- tent, or by using other equivalent means;
tion of a system with less than 3000 gallons per day design e. Construct all lateral pipes running from a distribu-
flow consisting of a septic tank dispensing wastewater to an tion box to the disposal works with watertight joints
approved means of disposal described in this Section. Only and ensure that multiple disposal laterals, wherever
gravity flow of wastewater from the septic tank to the disposal practical, are of uniform length;
works is authorized by this general permit.

f.
Lay pipe connections between the septic tank and a a. If a bed is installed, use the soil absorption rate spec-
distribution box on natural ground or compact fill ified in R18-9-A312(D) for “SAR, Bed. The appli-
and construct the pipe connections with watertight cant may, in computing the bed bottom absorption
joints; area, include the bed bottom and the perimeter side-
g. Construct steps within distribution line trenches or wall area not more than 36 inches below the disposal
beds, if necessary, to maintain a level disposal pipe pipe;
on sloping ground. The applicant shall construct the b. Comply with the following design criteria for beds:
lines between each horizontal section with water-
Gravity Beds Minimum Maximum
tight joints and install them on natural or unfilled
ground; and 1. Number of disposal pipes 2 No Maximum
h. Ensure that a disposal works consisting of trenches, 2. Length of bed No Minimum 100 feet
beds, chamber technology, or seepage pits is not 3. Distance between dis- 4 feet 6 feet
paved over or covered by concrete or any material posal pipes
that can reduce or inhibit possible evaporation of 4. Spacing of beds measured 2 times effec- No Maximum
wastewater through the soil to the land surface or between nearest sidewalls tive depth1 or
oxygen transport to the soil absorption surfaces. 5 feet, which-
2. Trenches. ever is greater
a. The applicant shall calculate the trench absorption
5. Width of bed 10 feet 12 feet
area as the total of the trench bottom area and the
sum of both trench sidewall areas to a maximum 6. Distance from disposal 3 feet 3 feet
depth of 48 inches below the bottom of the disposal pipe to sidewall
pipe. 7. Depth of cover over dis- 9 inches 14 inches
b. The applicant shall ensure that trench bottoms and posal pipe
disposal pipe are level. The applicant shall calculate 8. Thickness of aggregate 12 inches No Maximum
trench sizing from the soil absorption rate specified material under disposal pipe
under R18-9-A312(D) and the design flow estab- 9. Thickness of aggregate 2 inches 2 inches
lished in R18-9-A312(B). material over disposal pipe
c. The following design criteria for trenches apply:
10. Slope of disposal pipe Level Level
Trenches Minimum Maximum 11. Disposal pipe diameter 3 inches 4 inches
1. Number of trenches 1 (2 are No Maximum Note:
recommended) 1. The effective depth is the distance between the bottom of the disposal
pipe and the bottom of the bed.
2. Length of trench1 ---- 100 feet
4. Chamber technology. An applicant shall:
3. Bottom width of trench 12 inches 36 inches a. Calculate an effective chamber absorption area to
4. Trench absorption area (sq. No Minimum 11 sq. ft. size the disposal works area and determine the num-
ft. of absorption area per linear ber of chambers needed. The effective absorption
foot of trench) area of each chamber is calculated as follows:
A = (1.8 × B × L) + (2 × V × L)
5. Depth of cover over aggre- 9 inches 24 inches2 i. “A” is the effective absorption area of each
gate surrounding disposal pipe chamber,
6. Thickness of aggregate 2 inches 2 inches ii. “B” is the exterior width of the bottom of the
material over disposal pipe chamber,
iii. “V” is the vertical height of the louvered side-
7. Thickness of aggregate 12 inches No Maximum wall of the chamber, and
material under disposal pipe iv. “L” is the length of the chamber;
8. Slope of disposal pipe Level Level b. Calculate the disposal works size and number of
chambers from the effective absorption area of each
9. Disposal pipe diameter 3 inches 4 inches chamber and the soil absorption rates specified in
10. Spacing of trenches (mea- 2 times effective No Maximum R18-9-A312(D);
sured between nearest side- depth3 or five c. Ensure that the sidewall of the chamber provides at
walls) feet, whichever least 35 percent open area for sidewall credit and
is greater that the design and construction minimizes the
movement of fines into the chamber area. The appli-
Notes: cant shall not use filter fabric or geotextile against
1. If unequal trench lengths are used, proportional distribution of waste- the sidewall openings.
water is required.
2. For more than 24 inches, Standard Dimensional Ratio 35 or equiva- 5. Seepage pits. If allowed by R18-9-A311(B)(1), the appli-
lent strength pipe is required. cant shall:
3. The effective depth is the distance between the bottom of the disposal a. Design a seepage pit to comply with R18-9-
pipe and the bottom of the trench bed. A312(E)(1) for minimum vertical separation dis-
d. The applicant may substitute clean, durable, tance;
crushed, and washed recycled concrete for aggregate b. Ensure that multiple seepage pit installations are
if noted in design documents and the trench absorp- served through a distribution box approved by the
tion area calculation excludes the trench bottom. Department or connected in series with a watertight
3. Beds. An applicant shall: connection laid on undisturbed or compacted soil.
The applicant shall ensure that the outlet from the pit

has a sanitary tee with the vertical leg extending at iii. “H” is the vertical height in feet in the seepage
least 12 inches below the inlet; pit through which wastewater infiltrates native
c. Ensure that each seepage pit is circular and has an soil. The applicant shall ensure that H is at least
excavated diameter of 4 to 6 feet. If multiple seep- 10 feet for any seepage pit.
age pits are installed, ensure that the minimum spac- D. Operation and maintenance. The permittee shall follow the
ing between seepage pit sidewalls is 12 feet or three applicable operation and maintenance requirements in R18-9-
times the diameter of the seepage pit, whichever is A313.
greater. The applicant may use the alternative design
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procedure specified in R18-9-A312(G) for a pro-
posed seepage pit more than 6 feet in diameter;
d. For a gravel filled seepage pit, backfill the entire pit
with aggregate. The applicant shall ensure that each
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pit has a breather conductor pipe that consists of a
perforated pipe at least 4 inches in diameter, placed R18-9-E303. 4.03 General Permit: Composting Toilet, Less
vertically within the backfill of the pit. The pipe Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
shall extend from the bottom of the pit to within 12 A. A 4.03 General Permit allows for the use of a composting toi-
inches below ground level; let with less than 3000 gallons per day design flow.
e. For a lined, hollow seepage pit, lay a concrete liner 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, “composting toi-
or a liner of a different protective material in the pit let” means a manufactured turnkey or kit form treatment
on a firm foundation and fill excavation voids technology that receives human waste from a waterless
behind the liner with at least 9 inches of aggregate; toilet directly into an aerobic composting chamber where
f. For the cover of a lined seepage pit, use an approved dehydration and biological activity reduce the waste vol-
one or two piece reinforced concrete slab with a ume and the content of nutrients and harmful microorgan-
minimum compressive strength of 2500 pounds per isms to an appropriate level for later disposal at the site or
square inch. The applicant shall ensure that the by other means.
cover: 2. An applicant may use a composting toilet if:
i. Is at least 5 inches thick and designed to sup- a. Limited water availability prevents use of other
port an earth load of at least 400 pounds per types of on-site wastewater treatment facilities,
square foot; b. Environmental constraints prevent the discharge of
ii. Has a 12-inch square or diameter minimum wastewater or nutrients to a sensitive area,
access hole with a plug or cap that is coated on c. Inadequate space prevents use of other systems,
the underside with an protective bituminous d. Severe site limitations exist that make other forms of
seal, constructed of concrete with 15 percent to treatment or disposal unacceptable, or
18 percent fly ash content, or made of other e. The applicant desires maximum water conservation.
nonpermeable protective material; and 3. A permittee may use a composting toilet only if:
iii. Has a 4 inch or larger inspection pipe placed a. Wastewater is managed as provided in this Section
vertically not more than 6 inches below ground and, if gray water is separated and reused, the gray
level; water reuse complies with18 A.A.C. 9, Article 7;
g. Ensure that the top of the seepage pit cover is 4 to 18 and
inches below the surface of the ground; b. Soil conditions support subsurface disposal of all
h. Install a vented inlet fitting in every seepage pit to wastewater sources.
prevent flows into the seepage pit from damaging B. Restrictions.
the sidewall. An applicant may use a 1/4 bend fitting 1. A permittee shall ensure that no more than 50 persons per
placed through an opening in the top of the slab day use the composting toilet.
cover if a one or two piece concrete slab cover inlet 2. A composting toilet shall only receive human excrement
is used; unless the manufacturer’s specifications allow the deposit
i. Bore seepage pits five feet deeper than the proposed of kitchen or other wastes into the toilet.
pit depth to verify underlying soil characteristics and C. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that:
backfill the five feet of overdrill with low permeabil- 1. The composting toilet provides containment to prevent
ity drill cuttings or other suitable material; the discharge of toilet contents to the native soil except
j. Backfill seepage pits that terminate in gravelly, leachate, which may drain to the wastewater disposal
coarse sand zones five feet above the beginning of works described in subsection (F);
the zone with low permeability drill cuttings or other 2. The composting toilet limits access by vectors to the con-
suitable material; tained waste; and
k. Determine the minimum sidewall area for a seepage 3. Wastewater is disposed into the subsurface to prevent any
pit from the design flow and the soil absorption rate wastewater from surfacing.
derived from the testing procedure described in R18- D. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
9-A310(G). The effective absorption surface for a Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B)
seepage pit is the sidewall area only. The sidewall and R18-9-A309(B), the applicant shall submit the following
area is calculated using the following formula: information:
A = 3.14 × D × H 1. Composting toilet.
i. “A” is the minimum sidewall area in square a. The name and address of the composting toilet sys-
feet needed for the design flow and soil absorp- tem manufacturer;
tion rate for the installation, b. A copy of the manufacturer’s warranty, and the
ii. “D” is the diameter of the proposed seepage pit specifications for installation operation, and mainte-
in feet, nance;

c. The product model number;

d. Composting rate, capacity, and waste accumulation
volume calculations; No. of Design Minimum Interceptor Size (gal-
e. Documentation of listing by a national listing orga- Bedrooms Flow lons)
nization indicating that the composting toilet meets (gallons
Kitchen Combined Non-Toilet
the stated manufacturer’s specifications for loading, per day)
Wastewa- Wastewater
treatment performance, and operation, unless the ter Only (Gray water is not
composting toilet is listed under R18-9-A309(E) or (All gray separated and reused)
is a component of a reference design approved by water
the Department; sources
f. The method of vector control; are col-
g. The planned method and frequency for disposing the lected
composted human excrement residue; and and
h. The planned method for disposing of the drainage reused)
from the composting unit; and
2. Wastewater. 1 (7 fixture 90 42 200
a. The number of bedrooms in the dwelling or persons units or less)
served on a daily basis, as applicable, and the corre- 1-2 (greater 180 84 400
sponding design flow of the disposal works for the than 7 fixture
wastewater; units)
b. The results from soil evaluation or percolation test-
ing that adequately characterize the soils into which 3 270 125 600
the wastewater will be dispersed and the locations of 4 330 150 700
soil evaluation and percolation testing on the site
plan; and 5 380 175 800
c. The design for the disposal works in subsection (F), 6 420 200 900
including the location of the interceptor, the location
and configuration of the trench or bed used for 7 460 225 1000
wastewater dispersal, the location of connecting
wastewater pipelines, and the location of the reserve ii.
For other than a dwelling, minimum interceptor
area. size in gallons is 2.1 times the design flow from
E. Design requirements for a composting toilet. An applicant Table 1, Unit Design Flows.
shall ensure that: 2. Dispersal of wastewater. An applicant shall ensure that
1. The composting chamber is watertight, constructed of the design complies with the following:
solid durable materials not subject to excessive corrosion a. A trench or bed is used to disperse the wastewater
or decay, and is constructed to exclude access by vectors; into the subsurface;
2. The composting chamber has airtight seals to prevent b. Sizing of the trench or bed is based on the design
odor or toxic gas from escaping into the building. The flow of wastewater as determined in subsection
system may be vented to the outside; (F)(1)(d) and an SAR determined under R18-9-
3. The capacity of the chamber and rate of composting are A312(D);
calculated based on: c. The minimum vertical separation from the bottom of
a. The lowest monthly average chamber temperature; the trench or bed to a limiting subsurface condition
or is at least 5 feet; and
b. The yearly average chamber temperature, if the d. Other aspects of trench or bed design follow R18-9-
composting toilet is designed to compost on a yearly E302, as applicable.
cycle or longer; and 3. Setback distances. Setback distances are no less than 1/4
4. The composting system provides adequate storage of all of the setback distances specified in R18-9-A312(C), but
waste produced during the months when the average tem- not less than 5 feet, except the setback distance from
perature is below 55oF, unless a temperature control wells is 100 feet.
device is installed to increase the composting rate and G. Operation and maintenance requirements. A permittee shall:
reduce waste volume. 1. Composting toilet.
F. Design requirements for the disposal works. a. Provide adequate mixing, ventilation, temperature
1. Interceptor. An applicant shall ensure that the design control, moisture, and bulk to reduce fire hazard and
complies with the following: prevent anaerobic conditions;
a. Wastewater passes into an interceptor before it is b. Follow manufacturer’s specifications for addition of
conducted to the subsurface for dispersal; any organic bulking agent to control liquid drainage,
b. The interceptor is designed to remove grease, oil, promote aeration, or provide additional carbon;
fibers, and solids to ensure long-term performance c. Follow the manufacturer’s specifications for opera-
of the trench or bed used for subsurface dispersal; tion and maintenance regarding movement of mate-
c. The interceptor is covered to restrict access and rial within the composting chamber;
eliminate habitat for mosquitoes and other vectors; d. If batch system containers are mounted on a carou-
and sel, place a new container in the toilet area if the pre-
d. Minimum interceptor size is based on design flow. vious one is full;
i. For a dwelling, the following apply: e. Ensure that only human waste, paper approved for
septic tank use, and the amount of bulking material
required for proper maintenance is introduced to the
composting chamber. The permittee shall remove all

other materials or trash. If allowed by the manufac- a. Loading rates are optimized for the intended pur-
turer’s specifications the permittee may add, other pose, and
nonliquid compostable food preparation residues to b. The wastewater is delivered under pressure and
the toilet; evenly distributed within the disposal works, and
f. Ensure that any liquid end product is: 2. Prevents ponding on the land surface.
i. Sprayed back onto the composting waste mate- C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
rial; Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B)
ii. Removed by a person who licensed a vehicle and R18-9-A309(B), the applicant shall submit:
under 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 11; or 1. A copy of operation, maintenance, and warranty materi-
iii. Is drained to the interceptor described in sub- als for the principal components; and
section (F); 2. A copy of dosing specifications, including pump curves,
g. Remove and dispose of composted waste as neces- dispersing component details, and float control settings.
sary, using a person who licensed a vehicle under 18 D. Design requirements.
A.A.C. 13, Article 11 if the waste is not placed in a 1. Pumps. An applicant shall ensure that pumps used in the
disposal area for burial or used on-site as mulch; on-site wastewater treatment facility:
h. Before ending use for an extended period take mea- a. Are rated for wastewater service by the manufac-
sures to ensure that moisture is maintained to sustain turer and certified by Underwriters Laboratories;
bacterial activity and free liquids in the chamber do b. Achieve the minimum design flow rate and total
not freeze; and dynamic head requirements for the particular site;
i. After an extended period of non-use, empty the and
composting chamber of solid end product and c. Incorporate a quick disconnect using compression-
inspect all mechanical components to verify that the type unions for pressure connections. The applicant
mechanical components are operating as designed; shall ensure that:
2. Wastewater Disposal Works. i. Quick-disconnects are accessible in the pres-
a. Ensure that the interceptor is maintained regularly sure piping, and
according to manufacturer’s instructions to prevent ii. A pump has adequate lift attachments for
grease and solid wastes from impairing performance removal and replacement of the pump and
of the trench or bed used for dispersal of wastewater, switch assembly without entering the dosing
and tank or process chamber.
b. Protect the area of the trench or bed from soil com- 2. Switches, controls, alarms, timers, and electrical compo-
paction or other activity that will impair dispersal nents. An applicant shall ensure that:
performance. a. Switches and controls accommodate the minimum
H. Reference design. and maximum dose capacities of the distribution
1. An applicant may use a composting toilet that achieves network design. The applicant shall not use pressure
the performance requirements in subsection (C) by fol- diaphragm level control switches;
lowing a reference design on file with the Department. b. Fail-safe controls that can be tested in the field are
2. The applicant shall file a form provided by the Depart- used to prevent discharge of inadequately treated
ment for supplemental information about the proposed wastewater. The applicant shall include counters or
system with the applicant’s submittal of the Notice of flow meters if critical to control functions, such as
Intent to Discharge. timed dosing;
c. Control panels and alarms:
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i. Are mounted in an exterior location visible
from the dwelling,
ii. Provide manual pump switch and alarm test
features, and
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iii. Include written instructions covering standard
R18-9-E304. 4.04 General Permit: Pressure Distribution Sys- operation and alarm events;
tem, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow d. Audible and visible alarms are used for all critical
A. A 4.04 General Permit allows for the use of a pressurized dis- control functions, such as pump failures, treatment
tribution of wastewater system with a design flow less than failures, and excess flows. The applicant shall
3000 gallons per day that treats wastewater to a level equal to ensure that:
or better than that specified in R18-9-E302(B). i. The visual portion of the signal is conspicuous
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “pressure dis- from a distance 50 feet from the system and its
tribution system” means a tank, pump, controls, and pip- appurtenances;
ing that conducts wastewater under pressure in controlled ii. The audible portion of the signal is between 70
amounts and intervals to a bed or trench or other means of and 75 db at 5 feet and is discernible from a
distribution authorized by a general permit for an on-site distance of 50 feet from the system and its
wastewater treatment facility. appurtenances; and
2. An applicant may use a pressure distribution system if a iii. Alarms, test features, and controls are on a non-
gravity flow system is unsuitable, inadequate, unfeasible, dedicated electrical circuit associated with a
or cost prohibitive because of site limitations or other frequently used household lighting fixture and
conditions, or if needed to optimally distribute wastewa- separate from the dedicated circuit for the
ter. pump;
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a pressure distri- e. All electrical wiring complies with the National
bution system: Electrical Code, 2005 Edition, published by the
1. Disperses wastewater so that: National Fire Protection Association. This material

is incorporated by reference and does not include b. An applicant may use a septic tank second compart-
any later amendments or editions of the incorporated ment or a second septic tank in series as a dosing
material. Copies of the incorporated material are tank if all dosing tank requirements of this Section
available for inspection at the Arizona Department are met and a screened vault is used instead of the
of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washington, septic tank effluent filter.
Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained from the 4. Design SAR. If the site conditions of the property for the
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Battery- on-site wastewater treatment facility do not require pres-
march Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269- sure distribution, but an applicant chooses to use pressure
9101. The applicant shall ensure that: distribution, the applicant shall use a design SAR for the
i. Connections are made using National Electrical absorption surfaces in the disposal works that is not more
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 4x junc- than 1.10 times the adjusted SAR determined in R18-9-
tion boxes certified by Underwriters Laborato- A312(D).
ries; and E. Additional Discharge Authorization requirements. An appli-
ii. All controls are in NEMA 3r, 4, or 4x enclo- cant shall obtain copies of instructions for the critical controls
sures for outdoor use. of the system from the person who installed the pressure distri-
3. Dosing tanks and wastewater distribution components. bution system. The applicant shall submit one copy of the
a. An applicant shall: instructions with the information required in subsection (C).
i. Design dosing tanks to withstand anticipated F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the
internal and external loads under full and empty applicable requirements specified in R18-9-A313(B), a per-
conditions, and design concrete tanks to meet mittee shall ensure that:
the “Standard Specification for Precast Con- 1. The operation and maintenance manual for the on-site
crete Water and Wastewater Structures, C913- wastewater treatment facility that supplies the wastewater
02 (2002),” published by the American Society to the pressure distribution system specifies inspection
for Testing and Materials. This material is and maintenance needed for the following items:
incorporated by reference and does not include a. Sludge level in the bottom of the treatment and dos-
any later amendments or editions of the incor- ing tanks,
porated material. Copies of the incorporated b. Watertightness,
material are available for inspection at the Ari- c. Condition of electrical and mechanical components,
zona Department of Environmental Quality, and
1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or d. Piping and other components functioning within
may be obtained from the American Society for design limits;
Testing and Materials International, 100 Barr 2. All critical control functions are specified in the operation
Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428- and maintenance manual for testing to demonstrate com-
2959; pliance with design specifications, including:
ii. Design dosing tanks to be easily accessible and a. Alarms, test features, and controls;
have secured covers; b. Float switch level settings;
iii. Install risers to provide access to the inlet and c. Dose rate, volume, and frequency, if applicable;
outlet of the tank and to service internal compo- d. Distal pressure or squirt height, if applicable; and
nents; e. Voltage test on pumps, motors, and controls, as
iv. Ensure that the volume of the dosing tank applicable;
accommodates bottom depth below maximum 3. The finished grade is observed and maintained for proper
drawdown, maximum design dose, including surface drainage. The applicant shall observe the level-
any drainback, volume to high water alarm, and ness of the tank for differential settling. If there is set-
a reserve volume above the high water alarm tling, the applicant shall grade the facility to maintain
level that is not less than the daily design flow surface drainage.
volume. If the tank is time dosed, the applicant
Historical Note
shall ensure that the combined surge capacity
and reserve volume above the high water alarm
is not less than the daily design flow volume;
v. Ensure that dosing tanks are watertight and
12, 2005 (05-3).
anti-buoyant;
vi. Design the wastewater distribution components R18-9-E305. 4.05 General Permit: Gravelless Trench, Less
to withstand system pumping pressures; Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
vii. Design the wastewater distribution system to A. A 4.05 General Permit allows for the use of a gravelless trench
allow air to purge from the system; with less than 3000 gallons per day design flow receiving
viii. Design pressure piping to minimize freezing wastewater treated to a level equal to or better than that speci-
during cold weather; fied in R18-9-E302(B).
ix. Ensure that the end of each wastewater distri- 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “gravelless
bution line is accessible for maintenance; trench” means a disposal technology characterized by
x. Ensure that orifices emit the design discharge installation of a proprietary pipe and geocomposite or
rate uniformly throughout the wastewater dis- other substitute media into native soil instead of the dis-
tribution system; and tribution pipe and aggregate fill used in a trench allowed
xi. Design orifices using orifice shields to provide in R18-9-E302.
proper distribution of wastewater to the receiv- 2. A permittee may use a gravelless trench if suitable gravel
ing medium. or volcanic rock aggregate is unavailable, excessively

expensive, or if adverse site conditions make movement final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
of gravel difficult, damaging, or time consuming. 12, 2005 (05-3).
B. Performance. An applicant shall design a gravelless trench so
R18-9-E306. 4.06 General Permit: Natural Seal Evapotranspi-
that treated wastewater released to the native soil meets the
following criteria: ration Bed, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
1. TSS of 75 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; A. A 4.06 General Permit allows for the use of a natural seal
2. BOD5 of 150 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic evapotranspiration bed with less than 3000 gallons per day
mean; design flow receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or
3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per liter, better than that specified in R18-9-E302(B).
5-month arithmetic mean; and 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “natural seal
4. Total coliform level of 100,000,000 (Log10 8) colony evapotranspiration bed” means a disposal technology
forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. characterized by a bed of sand or other media with an
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of internal wastewater distribution system, contained on the
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B) bottom and sidewalls by an engineered liner consisting of
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit the following: natural soil and clay materials.
1. The soil absorption area that would be required if a con- 2. An applicant may use a natural seal evapotranspiration
ventional disposal trench filled with aggregate was used bed if site conditions restrict soil infiltration or require
at the site, reduction of the volume of wastewater discharged to the
2. The configuration and size of the proposed gravelless dis- native soil underlying the natural seal liner.
posal works, and B. Restrictions. Unless a person provides design documentation
3. The manufacturer’s installation instructions and warranty to show that a natural seal evapotranspiration bed will properly
of performance for absorbing wastewater into the native function, the person shall not install this technology if:
soil. 1. Average minimum temperature in any month is 20° F or
D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require- less,
ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall: 2. Over 1/3 of the average annual precipitation falls in a 30-
1. Ensure that the top of the gravelless disposal pipe or sim- day period, or
ilar disposal mechanism is at least 6 inches below the sur- 3. Design flow exceeds net evaporation.
face of the native soil and 12 to 36 inches below finished C. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a natural seal
grade if approved fill is placed on top of the installation; evapotranspiration bed:
2. Calculate the infiltration surface as follows: 1. Minimizes discharge to the native soil through the natural
a. For 8-inch diameter pipe, 2 square feet of absorption seal liner,
area is allowed per linear foot; 2. Maximizes wastewater disposed to the atmosphere by
b. For 10-inch diameter pipe, 3 square feet of absorp- evapotranspiration, and
tion area is allowed per linear foot; 3. Prevents ponding of wastewater on the bed surface and
c. For bundles of two pipes of the same diameter, the maintains an interval of unsaturated media directly
absorption area is calculated as 1.67 times the beneath the bed surface.
absorption area of one pipe; and D. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
d. For bundles of three pipes of the same diameter, the Intent to Discharge requirements in R18-9-A301(B) and R18-
absorption area is calculated as 2.00 times the 9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit:
absorption area of one pipe; 1. Capillary rise potential test results for the media used to
3. Use a pressure distribution system meeting the require- fill the evapotranspiration bed, unless sand meeting a D50
ments of R18-9-E304 in medium sand, coarse sand, and of 0.1 millimeter (50 percent by weight of grains equal to
coarser soils; and or smaller than 0.1 millimeter) is used; and
4. Construct the drainfield of material that will not decay, 2. Water mass balance calculations used to size the evapo-
deteriorate, or leach chemicals or byproducts if exposed transpiration bed.
to sewage or the subsurface soil environment. E. Design requirements. An applicant shall:
E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require- 1. Ensure that the evapotranspiration bed is from 18 to 36
ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall: inches deep and shall calculate the bed design based on
1. Install the gravelless pipe material according to manufac- the capillary rise of the bed media, following the “Stan-
turer’s instructions if the instructions are consistent with dard Test Method for Capillary-Moisture Relationships
this Chapter, for Coarse- and Medium-Textured Soils by Porous-Plate
2. Ensure that the installed disposal system can withstand Apparatus, D2325-68 (2000),” incorporated by reference
the physical disturbance of backfilling and the load of any in R18-9-E307(E), and the anticipated maximum frost
soil cover above natural grade placed over the installa- depth;
tion, and 2. Ensure the media is sand or other durable material;
3. Shape any backfill and soil cover in the area of installa- 3. Base design area calculations on a water mass balance for
tion to prevent settlement and ponding of rainfall for the the winter months and the design seepage rate;
life of the disposal works. 4. Ensure that the natural seal liner is a durable, low-hydrau-
F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the lic conductivity liner and is accompanied by the liner per-
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee shall formance specification and calculations for bottom and
inspect the finished grade in the vicinity of the gravelless dis- sidewall seepage rate;
posal works for maintenance of proper drainage and protection 5. If a surfacing layer is used, use topsoil, dark cinders,
from damaging loads. decomposed granite, or similar landscaping material
placed to a maximum depth of 2 inches and ensure that:
Historical Note a. If topsoil is used as a surfacing layer for growth of
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. landscape plants:
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by i. The topsoil is a fertile, friable soil obtained

from well-drained arable land; 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
ii. The topsoil is free of nut grass, refuse, roots, final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
heavy clay, clods, noxious weeds, or any other 12, 2005 (05-3).
material toxic to plant growth;
R18-9-E307. 4.07 General Permit: Lined Evapotranspiration
iii. The pH of the topsoil is between 5.5 and 8.0;
iv. The plasticity index of the topsoil is between 3 Bed, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
and 15; and A. A 4.07 General Permit allows for the use of a lined evapo-
v. The topsoil contains approximately 1-1/2 per- transpiration bed receiving wastewater treated to a level equal
cent organic matter, by dry weight, either natu- to or better than that specified in R18-9-E302(B).
ral or added; 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “lined evapo-
b. If landscaping material other than topsoil is used as a transpiration bed” means a disposal technology character-
surfacing layer, the material meets the following ized by a bed of sand or other media with an internal
gradation: wastewater distribution system contained on the bottom
and sidewalls by an impervious synthetic liner.
2. An applicant may use a lined evapotranspiration bed if
Sieve Size Percent Passing site conditions restrict soil infiltration or require reduc-
tion or elimination of the volume of wastewater or nitro-
1” 100 gen load discharged to the native soil.
1/2” 95-100 3. Provision of a reserve area is not required for a lined
evapotranspiration bed.
No. 4 90-100 B. Restrictions. Unless a person provides design documentation
No. 10 70-100 to show that a lined evapotranspiration bed will properly func-
tion, the person shall not install this technology if:
No. 200 15-70 1. Average minimum temperature in any month is 20° F or
less,
6. Use shallow-rooted, non-invasive, salt- and drought-tol-
2. Over 1/3 of average annual precipitation falls in a 30-day
erant evergreens if vegetation is planted on the evapo-
period, or
transpiration bed;
3. Design flow exceeds net evaporation.
7. Install at least two observation ports to determine the
C. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a lined evapo-
level of the liquid surface of wastewater within the
transpiration bed:
evapotranspiration bed;
1. Prevents discharge to the native soil by a synthetic liner,
8. Design the bed to pump out the saturated zone if accumu-
2. Attains full disposal of wastewater to the atmosphere by
lated salts or a similar condition impairs bed perfor-
evapotranspiration, and
mance; and
3. Prevents ponding of wastewater on the bed surface and
9. Instead of the minimum vertical separation required
maintains an interval of unsaturated media directly
under R18-9-A312(E), ensure that the minimum vertical
beneath the bed surface.
separation from the bottom of the natural seal evapotrans-
D. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
piration bed liner to the seasonal high water table is at
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B)
least 12 inches.
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit:
F. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
1. Capillary rise potential test results for the media used to
ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall ensure that:
fill the evapotranspiration bed, unless sand meeting a D50
1. The liner covers the bottom and all sidewalls of the bed
of 0.1 millimeter (50 percent by weight of grains equal to
and is installed on a stable base according to the manufac-
or smaller than 0.1 millimeter in size) is used; and
turer’s installation specifications;
2. Water mass balance calculations used to size the evapo-
2. If the inlet pipe passes through the liner, the joint is
transpiration bed.
tightly sealed to minimize leakage during the operational
E. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
life of the facility;
ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall:
3. The liner is leak tested under the supervision of an Ari-
1. Ensure that the evapotranspiration bed is from 18 to 36
zona-registered professional engineer to confirm the
inches deep and calculate the bed design on the basis of
design leakage rate; and
the capillary rise of the bed media, according to the
4. A 2- to 4-inch layer of 1/2- to 1-inch gravel or crushed
“Standard Test Method for Capillary-Moisture Relation-
stone is placed around the distribution pipes within the
ships for Coarse- and Medium-Textured Soils by Porous-
bed. The applicant shall ensure that the filter cloth is
Plate Apparatus, D2325-68 (2003),” published by the
placed on top of the gravel or crushed stone to prevent
American Society for Testing and Materials and the antic-
sand from settling into the gravel or crushed stone.
ipated maximum frost depth. This material is incorpo-
G. Additional Discharge Authorization requirements. An appli-
rated by reference and does not include any later
cant shall submit the satisfactory results of the leakage test
amendments or editions of the incorporated material.
required under subsection (F)(3) to the Department before the
Copies of the incorporated material are available for
Department issues the Discharge Authorization.
inspection at the Arizona Department of Environmental
H. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the
Quality, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee
be obtained from the American Society for Testing and
shall:
Materials International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
1. Not allow irrigation of an evapotranspiration bed, and
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959;
2. Protect the bed from vehicle loads and other damaging
2. Ensure the media is sand or other durable material;
activities.
3. Base design area calculations on a water mass balance for
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4. Ensure that the evapotranspiration bed liner is a durable, registered professional engineer to the Department for issu-
low hydraulic conductivity synthetic liner that has a cal- ance of the Discharge Authorization.
culated bottom area and sidewall seepage rate of less than H. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the
550 gallons per acre per day; applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee
5. If a surfacing layer is used, use topsoil, dark cinders, shall:
decomposed granite, or similar landscaping material 1. Not allow irrigation of an evapotranspiration bed; and
placed to a maximum depth of 2 inches. The applicant 2. Protect the bed from vehicle loads and other damaging
shall ensure that: activities.
a. If topsoil is used as a surfacing layer for growth of
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landscape plants:
i. The topsoil is a fertile, friable soil obtained
from well-drained arable land;
ii. The topsoil is free of nut grass, refuse, roots,
12, 2005 (05-3).
heavy clay, clods, noxious weeds, or any other
material toxic to plant growth; R18-9-E308. 4.08 General Permit: Wisconsin Mound, Less
iii. The pH of the topsoil is between 5.5 and 8.0; Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
iv. The plasticity index of the topsoil is between 3 A. A 4.08 General Permit allows for the use of a Wisconsin
and 15; and mound with a design flow of less than 3000 gallons per day
v. The topsoil contains approximately 1 1/2 per- receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or better than
cent organic matter, by dry weight, either natu- that specified in R18-9-E302(B).
ral or added; 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “Wisconsin
b. If another landscaping material is used as a surfacing mound” means a disposal technology characterized by:
layer, the material meets the following gradation: a. An above-grade bed system that blends with the land
Sieve Size Percent Passing surface into which is dispensed pressure dosed
1” 100 wastewater from a septic tank or other upstream
treatment device,
1/2” 95-100 b. Dispersal of wastewater under unsaturated flow con-
No. 4 90-100 ditions through the engineered media system con-
No. 10 70-100 tained in the mound, and
c. Wastewater treated by passage through the mound
No. 200 15-70 before percolation into the native soil below the
6. Use shallow-rooted, non-invasive, salt and drought toler- mound.
ant evergreens if vegetation is planted on the evapotrans- 2. An applicant may use a Wisconsin mound if:
piration bed; a. The native soil has excessively high or low perme-
7. Install at least two observation ports to allow determina- ability,
tion of the depth to the liquid surface of wastewater b. There is little native soil overlying fractured or
within the evapotranspiration bed; excessively permeable rock, or
8. Design the bed to pump out the saturated zone if accumu- c. A reduction in minimum vertical separation is
lated salts or a similar condition impairs bed perfor- desired.
mance; and B. Performance. An applicant shall design a Wisconsin mound so
9. Instead of the minimum vertical separation required that treated wastewater released to the native soil meets the
under R18-9-A312(E), ensure that the minimum vertical following criteria:
separation from the bottom of the evapotranspiration bed 1. Performance Category A.
liner to the surface of the seasonal high water table or a. TSS of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
impervious layer or formation is at least 12 inches. mean;
F. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require- b. BOD5 of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall ensure that: mean;
1. All liner seams are factory fabricated or field welded c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per
according to manufacturer’s specifications. The applicant liter, 5-month arithmetic mean; and
shall ensure that: d. Total coliform level of 1000 (Log10 3.0) colony
2. The liner covers the bottom and all sidewalls of the bed forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile; or
and is cushioned on the top and bottom with layers of 2. Performance Category B.
sand at least 2 inches thick or other puncture-protective a. TSS of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
material; mean;
3. If the inlet pipe passes through the liner, the joint is b. BOD5 of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
tightly sealed to minimize leakage during the operational mean;
life of the facility; c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per
4. The liner is leak tested under the supervision of an Ari- liter, 5-month arithmetic mean; and
zona-registered professional engineer; and d. Total coliform level of 300,000 (Log10 5.5) colony
5. A 2- to 4-inch layer of one-half to 1-inch gravel or forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile.
crushed stone is placed around the distribution pipes C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
within the bed. The applicant shall place filter cloth on Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B)
top of the gravel or crushed stone to prevent sand from and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit:
settling into the crushed stone or gravel. 1. Specifications for the internal wastewater distribution
G. Additional Discharge Authorization requirements. An appli- system media proposed for use in the Wisconsin mound;
cant shall submit the liner test results sealed by an Arizona-

2. Two scaled or dimensioned cross sections of the mound 8. Ports for inspection and monitoring are provided to verify
(one of the shortest basal area footprint dimension and performance, including verification of unsaturated flow
one of the lengthwise dimension); and within the aggregate infiltration bed. The applicant shall:
3. Design calculations following the “Wisconsin Mound a. Install a vertical PVC pipe and cap with a minimum
Soil Absorption System: Siting, Design, and Construction diameter of 4 inches as an inspection port at the end
Manual,” published by the University of Wisconsin – of the disposal line, and
Madison, January 1990 Edition (the Wisconsin Mound b. Install the pipe with a physical restraint to maintain
Manual). This material is incorporated by reference and pipe position;
does not include any later amendments or editions of the 9. The main pressurized line and secondary distribution
incorporated material. Copies of the incorporated mate- lines for the aggregate infiltration bed are equipped at
rial are available for inspection at the Arizona Depart- appropriate locations with cleanouts to grade;
ment of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washington, 10. The following requirements and the setbacks specified in
Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained from the Univer- R18-9-A312(C) are observed:
sity of Wisconsin – Madison, SSWMP, 1525 Observatory a. Increase setbacks for the following downslope fea-
Drive, Room 345, Madison, WI 53706. tures at least 30 feet from the toe of the mound sys-
D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require- tem:
ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that: i. Property line,
1. Pressure dosed wastewater is delivered into the Wiscon- ii. Driveway,
sin mound through a pressurized line and secondary dis- iii. Building,
tribution lines into an engineered aggregate infiltration iv. Ditch or interceptor drain, or
bed, or equivalent system, in conformance with R18-9- v. Any other feature that impedes water move-
E304 and the Wisconsin Mound Manual. The applicant ment away from the mound; and
shall ensure that the aggregate is washed; b. Ensure that no upslope natural feature or improve-
2. Wastewater is applied to the inlet surface of the mound ment channels surface water or groundwater to the
media at not more than 1.0 gallon per day per square foot mound area;
of mound bed inlet surface if the mound bed media con- 11. The portion of the basal area of native soil below the
forms with the “Standard Specification for Concrete mound conforms to the Wisconsin Mound Manual. The
Aggregates, C33-03 (2003),” published by the American applicant shall:
Society for Testing and Materials and the Wisconsin a. Calculate the absorption of wastewater into the
Mound Manual, except if cinder sand is used that is the native soil for only the effective basal area;
appropriate grade with not more than 5 percent passing a b. Apply the soil absorption rate specified in R18-9-
#200 screen. This material is incorporated by reference A312(D). The applicant may increase allowable
and does not include any later amendments or editions of loading rate to the mound bed inlet surface up to 1.6
the incorporated material. Copies of the incorporated times if the wastewater dispersed to the mound is
material are available for inspection at the Arizona pretreated to reduce the sum of TSS and BOD5 to 60
Department of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washing- mg/l or less. The applicant may increase the soil
ton, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained from the absorption rate to not more than 0.20 gallons per day
American Society for Testing and Materials International, per square foot of basal area if the following slowly
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428- permeable soils underlie the mound:
2959. The applicant shall: i. Sandy clay loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or
a. For cinder sand, ensure that the rate is not more than finer with weak platy structure; or
0.8 gallons per day per square foot of mound bed ii. Sandy clay loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or
inlet surface; and silt loam with massive structure;
b. Wash the media used for the mound bed; 12. The slope of the native soil at the basal area does not
3. The aggregate infiltration bed and mound bed is capped exceed 25 percent, and a slope stability analysis is per-
by coarser textured soil, such as sand, sandy loam, or silt formed whenever the basal area or site slope within 50
loam. An applicant shall not use silty clay, clay loam, or horizontal feet from the mound system footprint exceeds
clays; 15 percent.
4. The cap material is covered by topsoil, following the pro- E. Installation. An applicant shall:
cedure in the Wisconsin Mound Manual, and the topsoil 1. Prepare native soil for construction of a Wisconsin
is capable of supporting vegetation, is not clay, and is mound system. The applicant shall:
graded to drain; a. Mow vegetation and cut down trees in the vicinity of
5. The top and bottom surfaces of the aggregate infiltration the basal area site to within 2 inches of the surface;
bed are level and do not exceed 10 feet in width and that: b. Leave in place boulders and tree stumps and other
a. The minimum depth of the aggregate infiltration bed herbaceous material that would excessively alter the
is 9 inches, or soil structure if removed after mowing and cutting;
b. Synthetic filter fabric permeable to water and air and c. Plow native soil serving as the basal area footprint
capable of supporting the cap and topsoil load is along the contours to 7- to 8- inch depth;
placed on the top surface of the aggregate infiltration d. Not substitute rototilling for plowing; and
bed; e. Begin mound construction immediately after plow-
6. The minimum depth of mound bed media is: ing;
a. Performance Category A, 24 inches; or 2. Place each layer of the bed system to prevent differential
b. Performance Category B, 12 inches; settling and promote uniform density; and
7. The maximum allowable side slope of the mound bed, 3. Use the Wisconsin Mound Manual to guide any other
cap material, and topsoil is not more than one vertical to detail of installation. The applicant may vary installation
three horizontal; procedures and criteria depending on mound design but

shall use installation procedures and criteria that are at a. TSS of 50 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
least equivalent to those in the Wisconsin Mound Man- mean;
ual. b. BOD5 of 50 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the mean;
applicable requirements specified in R18-9-A313(B), the per- c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per
mittee shall: liter, 5-month arithmetic mean; and
1. If an existing mound system shows evidence of overload d. Total coliform level of 1,000,000 (Log10 6) colony
or hydraulic failure, conduct the following sequence of forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile; or
evaluations: 2. The engineered pad system is designed to meet any other
a. Verify the actual loading and performance of the performance, loading rate, and configuration criteria
pretreatment system. specified in the reviewed product list maintained by the
b. Verify the watertightness of the pretreatment and Department as required under R18-9-A309(E).
dosing tanks; C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
c. Determine the dosing rates and dosing intervals to Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B)
the aggregate infiltration bed and compare it with and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit design materi-
the original design to evaluate the presence or als and construction specifications for the engineered pad sys-
absence of saturated conditions in the aggregate tem.
infiltration bed; D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
d. If the above steps in subsections (F)(1)(a) through ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that:
(c) do not indicate an anomalous condition, evaluate 1. Gravity and pressurized wastewater delivery is from a
the site and recalculation of the disposal capability septic tank or intermediate watertight chamber equipped
to determine if mound lengthening is feasible; with a pump and controls. The applicant shall ensure that:
e. Determine if site modifications are possible includ- a. Delivered wastewater is distributed onto the top of
ing changing surface drainage patterns at upgrade the engineered pad system and achieves even distri-
locations and lowering the groundwater level by bution by good engineering practice, and
installing interceptor drains to reduce native soil sat- b. The dosing rate for pressurized wastewater delivery
uration at shallow levels; and is at least four doses per day and no more than 24
f. Determine if the basal area can be increased, consis- doses per day;
tent with R18-9-A309(A)(9)(b)(iv); 2. The sand bed consists of mineral sand washed to conform
2. Prepare servicing and waste disposal procedures and task to the “Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates,
schedules necessary for clearing the main pressurized C33-03 (2003),” which is incorporated by reference in
wastewater line and secondary distribution lines, septic R18-9-E308(D)(2), unless the performance testing and
tank effluent filter, pump intake, and controls. design specifications of the engineered pad manufacturer
justify a substitute specification. The applicant shall
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ensure that:
a. The sand bed design provides for the placement of at
least 6 inches of sand bed material below and along
the perimeter of each pad, and
12, 2005 (05-3).
b. The contact surface between the bottom of the sand
R18-9-E309. 4.09 General Permit: Engineered Pad System, bed and the native soil is level;
Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow 3. The spacing between adjacent two-pad-wide rows is at
A. A 4.09 General Permit allows for the use of an engineered pad least two times the distance between the bottom of the
system receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or bet- distribution pipe and the bottom of the sand bed or 5 feet,
ter than that specified in R18-9-E302(B). whichever is greater;
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, an “engineered 4. The wastewater distribution system installed on the top of
pad system” means a treatment and disposal technology the engineered pad system is covered with a breathable
characterized by: geotextile material and the breathable geotextile material
a. The delivery of pretreated wastewater by gravity or is covered with at least 10 inches of backfill.
pressure distribution to the engineered pad and sand a. The applicant shall ensure that rocks and cobbles are
bed assembly, followed by dispersal of the wastewa- removed from backfill cover and grade the backfill
ter into the native soil; and for drainage.
b. Wastewater movement through the engineered pad b. The applicant may place the engineered pad system
and sand bed assembly by gravity under unsaturated above grade, partially bury it, or fully bury it
flow conditions to provide additional passive biolog- depending on site and service circumstances;
ical treatment. 5. The engineered pad system is constructed with durable
2. The applicant may use an engineered pad system if: materials and capable of withstanding stress from instal-
a. The native soil is excessively permeable, lation and operational service; and
b. There is little native soil overlying fractured or 6. At least two inspection ports are installed in the engi-
excessively permeable rock, or neered pad system to confirm unsaturated wastewater
c. The available area is limited for installing a disposal treatment conditions at diagnostic locations.
works authorized by R18-9-E302. E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that: ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall place sand media
1. The engineered pad system is designed so that the treated to obtain a uniform density of 1.3 to 1.4 grams per cubic centi-
wastewater released to the native soil meets the following meter.
criteria: F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), an applicant shall

inspect the backfill cover for physical damage or erosion and 1. Pressurized wastewater delivery is from the septic tank or
promptly repair the cover, if necessary. separate watertight chamber with a pump sized and con-
trolled to deliver the pretreated wastewater to the top of
Historical Note
the intermittent sand filter. The applicant shall ensure that
the dosing rate is at least 4 doses per day and not more
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended to
than 24 doses per day;
correct a manifest typographical error in subsection
2. The pressurized wastewater delivery system provides
(B)(2) (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 11
even distribution in the sand filter through good engineer-
ing practice. The applicant shall:
R18-9-E310. 4.10 General Permit: Intermittent Sand Filter, a. Specify all necessary controls, pipes, valves, ori-
Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow fices, filter cover materials, gravel, or other distribu-
A. A 4.10 General Permit allows for the use of an intermittent tion media, and monitoring and servicing
sand filter receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or components in the design documents; and
better than that specified in R18-9-E302(B). b. Ensure that the cover and topsoil is 6 to 12 inches in
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, an “intermittent depth and graded to drain;
sand filter” means a treatment technology characterized 3. The sand filter containment vessel is watertight, structur-
by: ally sound, durable, and capable of withstanding stress
a. The pressurized delivery of pretreated wastewater to from installation and operational service. The applicant
an engineered sand bed in a containment vessel may place the intermittent sand filter above grade, par-
equipped with an underdrain system or designed as a tially buried, or fully buried depending on site and service
bottomless filter; circumstances;
b. Delivered wastewater dispersed throughout the sand 4. Media used in the intermittent sand filter is mineral sand
media by periodic doses from the delivery pump to and that the media is washed and conforms to “Standard
maintain unsaturated flow conditions in the bed; and Specification for Concrete Aggregates, C33-03,” which is
c. Wastewater that is treated during passage through incorporated by reference in R18-9-E308(D)(2);
the media, collected by a bed underdrain chamber, 5. The sand media depth is a minimum of 24 inches with the
and removed by pump or gravity to the disposal top and bottom surfaces level and the maximum waste-
works, or wastewater that percolates downward water loading rate is 1.0 gallons per day per square foot
directly into the native soil as part of a bottomless of inlet surface at the rated daily design flow;
filter design. 6. The underdrain system:
2. An applicant may use an intermittent sand filter if: a. Is within the containment vessel;
a. The native soil is excessively permeable, b. Supports the filter media and all overlying loads
b. There is little native soil overlying fractured or from the unsupported construction above the top
excessively permeable rock, or surface of the sand media;
c. The applicant desires a reduction in setback dis- c. Has sufficient void volume above the normal high
tances or minimum vertical separation. level of the intermittent sand filter effluent to pre-
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that: vent saturation of the bottom of the sand media by a
1. An intermittent sand filter with underdrain system is 24-hour power outage or pump malfunction; and
designed so that it produces treated wastewater that meets d. Includes necessary monitoring, inspection, and ser-
the following criteria: vicing features;
a. TSS of 10 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic 7. Inspection ports are installed in the distribution media
mean; and in the underdrain;
b. BOD5 of 10 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic 8. The bottomless filter is designed similar to the underdrain
mean; system, except that the sand media is positioned on top of
c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 40 milligrams per the native soil absorption surface. The applicant shall
liter, 5-month arithmetic mean; and ensure that companion modifications are made that elimi-
d. Total coliform level or 1000 (Log10 3) colony form- nate the containment vessel bottom and underdrain and
ing units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile; or relocate the underdrain inspection port to ensure reliable
2. An intermittent sand filter with a bottomless filter is indication of the presence or absence of water saturation
designed so that it produces treated wastewater released in the sand media;
to the native soil that meets the following criteria: 9. The native soil absorption system is designed to ensure
a. TSS of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic that the linear loading rate does not exceed site disposal
mean; capability; and
b. BOD5 of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic 10. The bottomless sand filter discharge rate per unit area to
mean; the native soil does not exceed the adjusted soil absorp-
c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per tion rate for the quality of wastewater specified in subsec-
liter, five-month arithmetic mean; and tion (B)(2).
d. Total coliform level of 100,000 (Log10 5 colony E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall place the contain-
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of ment vessel, underdrain system, filter media, and pressurized
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B) wastewater distribution system in an excavation with adequate
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit specifications foundation and each layer installed to prevent differential set-
for the media proposed for use in the intermittent sand filter. tling and promote a uniform density throughout of 1.3 to 1.4
D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require- grams per cubic centimeter within the sand media.
ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that: F. Operation and maintenance requirements. The applicant shall
follow the applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B).

Historical Note a. Ensure that the pump tank is sized to contain the
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. dose volume and a reserve volume above the high
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by water alarm that will contain the volume of daily
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November design flow; and
12, 2005 (05-3). b. Use a control panel with a programmable timer to
dose at the applicable loading rate.
R18-9-E311. 4.11 General Permit: Peat Filter, Less Than 3000
2. Peat module system. In addition to the applicable require-
Gallons Per Day Design Flow ments in R18-9-A312, the applicant shall:
A. A 4.11 General Permit allows for the use of a peat filter receiv- a. Size the gravel bed supporting the peat filter mod-
ing wastewater treated to a level equal to or better than that ules to allow it to act as a disposal works and ensure
specified in R18-9-E302(B). that the bed is level, long, and narrow, and installed
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “peat filter” on contour to optimize lateral movement away from
means a disposal technology characterized by: the disposal area;
a. The dosed delivery of treated wastewater to the peat b. For modules designed to allow wastewater flow
bed, which can be a manufactured module or a dis- through the peat filter and base material into under-
posal bed excavated in native soil and filled with lying native soil, size the base on which the modules
compacted peat; rest to accommodate the soil absorption rate of the
b. Wastewater passing through the peat that is further native soil;
treated by removal of positively charged molecules, c. Place fill over the module so that it conforms to the
filtering, and biological activity before entry into manufacturer’s specification. If the fill is planted,
native soil; and the applicant shall use only grass or shallow rooted
c. If the peat filter system is constructed as a disposal plants; and
bed filled with compacted peat, wastewater that is d. Ensure that the peat media depth is at least 24
absorbed into native soil at the bottom and sides of inches, the peat is installed with the top and bottom
the bed. surfaces level, and the maximum wastewater load-
2. An applicant may configure a modular system if a portion ing rate is 5.5 gallons per day per square foot of inlet
of the wastewater that has passed through the peat filter is surface at the rated daily design flow, unless the
recirculated back to the pump chamber. Department approves a different wastewater loading
3. An applicant may use a peat filter system if: rate under R18-9-A309(E).
a. The native soil is excessively permeable, 3. Peat filter bed system. In addition to the applicable
b. There is little native soil overlying fractured or requirements in R18-9-A312, the applicant shall ensure
excessively permeable rock, that:
c. A reduction in setback distances or minimum verti- a. The bed is filled with peat derived from sphagnum
cal separation is desired, or moss and compacted according to the installation
d. Cold weather inhibits performance of other treat- specification;
ment or disposal technologies. b. The maximum wastewater loading rate is 1 gallon
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a peat filter is per day per square foot of inlet surface at the rated
designed so that it produces treated wastewater that meets the daily design flow;
following criteria: c. At least 24 inches of installed peat underlies the dis-
1. TSS of 15 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; tribution piping and 10 to 14 inches of installed peat
2. BOD5 of 15 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; overlies the piping;
3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per liter, d. The cover material over the peat filter bed is slightly
5-month arithmetic mean; and mounded to promote runoff of rainfall. The appli-
4. Total coliform level of 100,000 (Log10 5) colony forming cant shall not place additional fill over the peat; and
units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. e. The peat is air dried, with a porosity greater than 90
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of percent, and a particle size distribution of 92 to 100
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B) percent passing a No. 4 sieve and less than 8 percent
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit: passing a No. 30 sieve.
1. Specifications for the peat media proposed for use in the E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
peat filter or provided in the peat module, including: ments in R18-9-A313(A), the applicant shall:
a. Porosity; 1. Peat module system.
b. Degree of humification; a. Compact the bottom of all excavations for the filter
c. pH; modules, pump, aerator, and other components to
d. Particle size distribution; provide adequate foundation, slope the bottom
e. Moisture content; toward the discharge to minimize ponding, and
f. A statement of whether the peat is air dried, and ensure that the bottom is flat, and free of debris,
whether the peat is from sphagnum moss or bog cot- rocks, and sharp objects. If the excavation is uneven
ton; and or rocky, the applicant shall use a bed of sand or pea
g. A description of the degree of decomposition; gravel to create an even, smooth surface;
2. Specifications for installing the peat media; and b. Place the peat filter modules on a level, 6-inch deep
3. If a peat module is used: gravel bed;
a. The name and address of the manufacturer, c. Place backfill around the modules and grade the
b. The model number, and backfill to divert surface water away from the mod-
c. A copy of the manufacturer’s warranty. ules;
D. Design requirements.
1. If a pump tank is used to dose the peat module or bed, an
applicant shall:

d. Not place objects on or move objects over the sys- c. There is little native soil overlying fractured or
tem area that might damage the module containers excessively permeable rock, or
or restrict airflow to the modules; d. A reduction in setback distances or minimum verti-
e. Cover gaps between modules to prevent damage to cal separation is desired.
the system; B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a textile filter is
f. Fit each system with at least one sampling port that designed so that it produces treated wastewater that meets the
allows collection of wastewater at the exit from the following criteria:
final treatment module; 1. TSS of 15 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
g. Provide the modules and other components with 2. BOD5 of 15 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
anti-buoyancy devices to ensure stability in the 3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 30 milligrams per liter,
event of flooding or high water table conditions; and five-month arithmetic mean, or 15 milligrams, five-
h. Provide a mechanism for draining the filter module month arithmetic mean per liter if documented under sub-
inlet line; or section (C)(4); and
2. Peat filter bed system. 4. Total coliform level of 100,000 (Log10 5) colony forming
a. Scarify the bottom and sides of the leaching bed units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile.
excavation to remove any smeared surfaces, and: C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
i. Unless directed by an installation specification Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B)
consistent with this Chapter, place peat media and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit:
in the excavation in 6-inch lifts; and 1. The name and address of the filter manufacturer;
ii. Compact each lift before the next lift is added. 2. The filter model number;
The applicant shall take care to avoid compac- 3. A copy of the manufacturer’s filter warranty;
tion of the underlying native soil; 4. If the system is for nitrogen reduction to 15 milligrams
b. Lay distribution pipe in trenches cut in the com- per liter, five-month arithmetic mean, specifications on
pacted peat, and the nitrogen reduction performance of the filter system
i. Ensure that at least 3 inches of aggregate under- and corroborating third-party test data;
lie the pipe to reduce clogging of holes or 5. The manufacturer’s operation and maintenance recom-
scouring of the peat surrounding the pipe, and mendations to achieve a 20-year operational life; and
ii. Place peat on top of and around the sides of the 6. If a pump or aerator is required for proper operation, the
pipes. pump or aerator model number and a copy of the manu-
F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the facturer’s warranty.
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee shall D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
inspect the finished grade over the peat filter for proper drain- ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that:
age, protection from damaging loads, and root invasion of the 1. The textile medium has a porosity of greater than 80 per-
wastewater distribution system and perform maintenance as cent;
needed. 2. The wastewater is delivered to the textile filter by gravity
flow or a pump;
Historical Note
3. If a pump is used to dose the textile filter, the pump and
appurtenances meet following criteria:
a. The textile media loading rate and wastewater recir-
culation rate are based on calculations that conform
12, 2005 (05-3).
with performance data listed in the reviewed product
R18-9-E312. 4.12 General Permit: Textile Filter, Less Than list maintained by the Department as required under
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow R18-9-A309(E),
A. A 4.12 General Permit allows for the use of a textile filter b. The tank and recirculation components are sized to
receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or better than contain the dose volume and a reserve volume above
that specified in R18-9-E302(B). the high water level alarm that will contain the vol-
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “textile filter” ume of daily design flow, and
means a disposal technology characterized by: c. A control panel with a programmable timer is used
a. The flow of wastewater into a packed bed filter in a to dose the textile media at the applicable loading
containment structure or structures. The packed bed rate and wastewater recirculation rate.
filter uses a textile filter medium with high porosity E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
and surface area; and ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall:
b. The textile filter medium provides further treatment 1. Before placing the filter modules, slope the bottom of the
by removing suspended material from the wastewa- excavation for the modules toward the discharge point to
ter by physical straining, and reducing nutrients by minimize ponding;
microbial action. 2. Ensure that the bottom of all excavations for the filter
2. An applicant may use a textile filter in conjunction with a modules, pump, aerator, or other components is level and
two-compartment septic tank or a two-tank system if the free of debris, rocks, and sharp objects. If the excavation
second compartment or tank is used as a recirculation and is uneven or rocky, the applicant shall use a bed of sand
blending tank. The applicant shall divert a portion of the or pea gravel to create an even, smooth surface;
wastewater flow from the textile filter back into the sec- 3. Provide the modules and other components with anti-
ond tank for further treatment. buoyancy devices to ensure they remain in place in the
3. An applicant may use a textile filter if: event of high water table conditions; and
a. Nitrogen reduction is desired, 4. Provide a mechanism for draining the filter module inlet
b. The native soil is excessively permeable, line.

F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the 2. The applicant shall file a form provided by the Depart-
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313, the permittee shall ment for supplemental information about the proposed
not flush corrosives or other materials known to damage the system with the applicant’s submittal of the Notice of
textile material into any drain that transmits wastewater to the Intent to Discharge.
on-site wastewater treatment facility.
Historical Note
Historical Note New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).
12, 2005 (05-3).
R18-9-E314. 4.14 General Permit: Sewage Vault, Less Than
R18-9-E313. 4.13 General Permit: Denitrifying System Using 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
Separated Wastewater Streams, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per A. A 4.14 General Permit allows for the use of a sewage vault
Day Design Flow that receives sewage.
A. A 4.13 General Permit allows for the use of a separated waste- 1. An applicant may use a sewage vault if a severe site or
water streams, denitrifying system for a dwelling. operational constraint prevents installation of a conven-
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section a “denitrifying tional septic tank and disposal works or any other on-site
system using wastewater streams” means a gravity flow wastewater treatment facility allowed under this Article.
treatment and disposal system for a dwelling that requires 2. An applicant may install a sewage vault as a temporary
separate plumbing drains for conducting dishwasher, measure if connection to a sewer or installation of another
kitchen sink, and toilet flush water to wastewater treat- on-site wastewater treatment facility occurs within two
ment tank “A” and all other wastewater to a wastewater years of the connection or installation.
treatment tank “B.” B. Performance. An applicant shall:
a. Treated wastewater from tanks “A” and “B” is deliv- 1. Not allow a discharge from a sewage vault to the native
ered to an engineered composite disposal bed system soil or land surface, and
that includes an upper distribution pipe to deliver 2. Pump and dispose of vault contents at a sewage treatment
treated wastewater from tank “A” to a columnar facility or other sewage disposal mechanism allowed by
celled, sand-filled bed. law.
b. The wastewater drains downward into a sand bed, C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. The applicant shall comply with
then into a pea gravel bed with an internal distribu- the Notice of Intent to Discharge requirements in R18-9-
tion pipe system that delivers the treated wastewater A301(B) and R18-9-A309(B).
from tank “B.” D. Design requirements. In addition to the requirements in R18-
c. The entire composite bed is constructed within an 9-A312, an applicant shall:
excavation about 6 feet deep. 1. Install a sewage vault with a capacity that is at least 10
d. The system operates under gravity flow from tanks times the daily design flow determined by R18-9-
“A” and “B.” A314(4)(a)(i),
e. An engineered sampling assembly is installed at the 2. Use design elements to prevent the buoyancy of the vault
midpoint of the disposal line run and at the base of if installed in an area where a high groundwater table may
the composite bed during construction to monitor impinge on the vault,
system performance. 3. Test the sewage vault for leakage using the procedure
2. An applicant may use a separated wastewater streams, under R18-9-A314(5)(d). The tank passes the water test if
denitrifying system where total nitrogen reduction is the water level does not drop over a 24-hour period,
required under this Article before release to the native 4. Install an alarm or signal on the vault to indicate when 85
soil. percent of the vault capacity is reached, and
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a separated waste- 5. Contract with a person who licensed a vehicle under 18
water streams, denitrifying system is designed so that the A.A.C. 13, Article 11 to pump out the vault on a schedule
treated wastewater released to the native soil meets the follow- specified within the contract to ensure that the vault is
ing criteria: pumped before full.
1. TSS of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; E. Installation, operation, and maintenance requirements. The
2. BOD5 of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; applicant shall comply with the applicable installation, opera-
3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 30 milligrams per liter, tion, and maintenance requirements in R18-9-A313(A) and
five-month arithmetic mean; and (B).
4. Total coliform level of 1,000,000 (Log10 6) colony form- F. Reference design.
ing units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. 1. An applicant may use a sewage vault that achieves the
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. The applicant shall comply with performance requirements in subsection (B) by following
the Notice of Intent to Discharge requirements in R18-9- a reference design on file with the Department.
A301(B) and R18-9-A309(B). 2. The applicant shall file a form provided by the Depart-
D. Design, installation, operation, and maintenance requirements. ment for supplemental information about the proposed
The applicant shall comply with the applicable design, instal- storage vault with the applicant’s submittal of the Notice
lation, operation, and maintenance requirements in R18-9- of Intent to Discharge.
A312, R18-9-A313(A), and R18-9-A313(B). Historical Note
E. Reference design. New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
1. An applicant may use a separated wastewater streams, 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
denitrifying system achieving the performance require- final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
ments specified in subsection (B) by following a refer- 12, 2005 (05-3).
ence design on file with the Department.

R18-9-E315. 4.15 General Permit: Aerobic System Less Than 6. If the aerobic system will be used for nitrogen removal
3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow from the wastewater, either:
A. A 4.15 General Permit allows for the construction and use of a. Evidence of a valid product listing under R18-9-
an aerobic system that uses aeration for treatment. E309(E) indicating nitrogen removal performance,
1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, an “aerobic sys- or
tem” means a treatment unit consisting of components b. Specifications and third party test data corroborating
that: nitrogen reduction to the intended level.
a. Mechanically introduce oxygen to wastewater, D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
b. Typically provide clarification of the wastewater ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that:
after aeration, and 1. The wastewater is delivered to the aerobic treatment unit
c. Convey the treated wastewater by pressure or grav- by gravity flow either directly or by a lift pump;
ity distribution to the disposal works. 2. An interceptor or other pretreatment device is incorpo-
2. An applicant may use an aerobic system if: rated if necessary to meet the performance criteria speci-
a. Enhanced biological processing is needed to treat fied in subsection (B)(1) or (2), or if recommended by the
wastewater with high organic content, manufacturer for pretreatment if a garbage disposal appli-
b. A soil or site condition is not adequate for installa- ance is used;
tion of a standard septic tank and disposal works 3. A clarifier is provided after aeration for any treatment
under R18-9-E302, technology that achieves performance that is equal to or
c. A highly treated wastewater amenable to disinfec- better than the performance criteria specified in subsec-
tion is needed, or tion (B)(1); and
d. Nitrogen removal from the wastewater is needed and 4. Ports for inspection and monitoring are provided to verify
removal performance of the system is documented performance.
according to subsection (C)(6). E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
B. Performance. ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall ensure that:
1. An applicant shall ensure that the aerobic system is 1. The installation of the aerobic treatment components con-
designed so that the treated wastewater released to the forms to manufacturer’s specifications that do not con-
native soil meets the following criteria: flict with Articles 1 and 3 of this Chapter and to the
a. TSS of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic design documents specified in the Construction Authori-
mean; zation issued under R18-9-A301(D)(1)(c); and
b. BOD5 of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic 2. Excavation and foundation work, and backfill placement
mean; is performed to prevent differential settling and adverse
c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per drainage conditions.
liter, five-month arithmetic mean, or as low as 15 F. Operation and maintenance requirements. The permittee shall:
milligrams, five-month arithmetic mean per liter if 1. Follow the applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B),
documented under subsection (C)(6); and and
d. Total coliform level of 300,000 (Log10 5.5) colony 2. Ensure that filters are cleaned and replaced as necessary.
forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. G. Reference design.
2. An applicant may use an aerobic system that meets the 1. An applicant may use an aerobic system that achieves the
following less stringent performance criteria if the aero- applicable performance requirements by following a ref-
bic technology is listed by the Department under R18-9- erence design on file with the Department.
A309(E) and the Department bases its review and listing 2. An applicant using a reference design shall submit, with
on the technology being less costly and simpler to operate the Notice of Intent to Discharge, supplemental informa-
when compared to other aerobic technologies: tion specific to the proposed installation on a form
a. TSS of 60 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic approved by the Department.
mean; Historical Note
b. BOD5 of 60 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
mean; 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
c. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
liter, five-month arithmetic mean, or as low as 15 12, 2005 (05-3).
milligrams, five month arithmetic mean per liter, if
documented under subsection (C)(6); and R18-9-E316. 4.16 General Permit: Nitrate-Reactive Media Fil-
d. Total coliform level of 1,000,000 (Log10 7) colony ter, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. A. A 4.16 General Permit allows for the construction and use of a
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of nitrate-reactive media filter receiving pretreated wastewater.
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B) 1. Definition. “Nitrate-reactive media filter” means a treat-
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit: ment technology characterized by:
1. The name and address of the aerobic system manufac- a. The application of pretreated, nitrified wastewater to
turer; a packed bed filter in a containment structure. A
2. The model number of the aerobic system; packed bed filter consists of nitrate-reactive media
3. Evidence of performance specified in subsection (B)(1) that receives pretreated wastewater under appropri-
or (B)(2), as applicable; ate design and operational conditions, and
4. A list of pretreatment components needed to meet perfor- b. The ability of the nitrate-reactive filter to further
mance requirements; treat the nitrified wastewater by removing total
5. A copy of the manufacturer’s warranty and operation and nitrogen by chemical and physical processes.
maintenance recommendations to achieve performance
over a 20-year operational life; and

2. An applicant shall use a nitrate-reactive media filter with are known to damage the nitrate-reactive media filter system
a treatment or disposal works to pretreat and dispose of into the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
the wastewater.
Historical Note
3. An applicant may use a nitrate-reactive media filter if
nitrogen reduction is required under this Article.
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Section
B. Restrictions. The applicant shall not use any product to supply
repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 11
pretreated wastewater to the nitrate-reactive media filter
A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).
unless:
1. The product meets the pretreatment requirements for the R18-9-E317. 4.17 General Permit: Cap System, Less Than
filter based on product performance information in the 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
product listing, and A. A 4.17 General Permit allows for the use of a cap fill cover
2. The product is listed by the Department as a reviewed over a conventional trench disposal works receiving wastewa-
product under R18-9-A309(E). ter treated to a level equal to or better than that specified in
C. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a nitrate-reactive R18-9-E302(B).
media filter is designed so that it produces treated wastewater 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “cap system”
that does not exceed the following criteria: means a disposal technology characterized by:
1. TSS of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; a. A soil cap, consisting of engineered fill placed over
2. BOD5 of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; a trench that is not as deep as a trench allowed by
3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 10 milligrams per liter, R18-9-E302; and
five-month arithmetic mean; and b. A design that compensates for reduced trench depth
4. Total coliform level of 1,000,000 (Log10 6) colony form- by maintaining and enhancing the infiltration of
ing units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. wastewater into native soil through the trench side-
D. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of walls.
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B) 2. An applicant may use a cap system if:
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit: a. There is little native soil overlying fractured or
1. The name and address of the filter manufacturer; excessively permeable rock, or
2. The filter model number; b. A high water table does not allow the minimum ver-
3. The manufacturer’s requirements for pretreated wastewa- tical separation to be met by a system authorized by
ter supplied to the nitrate-reactive media filter; R18-9-E302.
4. The manufacturer’s specifications for design, installation, B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that the design soil
and operation for the nitrate-reactive media filter system absorption rate and vertical separation complies with this
and appurtenances; Chapter for a trench, based on the following performance,
5. The manufacturer’s warranty for the nitrate-reactive unless additional pretreatment is provided:
media filter system and appurtenances; 1. TSS of 75 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
6. The manufacturer’s operation and maintenance recom- 2. BOD5 of 150 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic
mendations to achieve a 20-year operational life for the mean;
nitrate-reactive media filter system and appurtenances; 3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per liter,
and five-month arithmetic mean; and
7. The manufacturer name and model number for all appur- 4. Total coliform level of 100,000,000 (Log10 8) colony
tenances that significantly contribute to achieving the forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile.
performance required in subsection (C). C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of
E. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable design Intent to Discharge requirements in R18-9-A301(B) and R18-
requirements specified in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall 9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit specifications for the
ensure that: proposed cap fill material.
1. The nitrate-reactive media filter and appurtenances con- D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
form with manufacturer’s specifications, ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that:
2. The loading rate of pretreated wastewater to the nitrate- 1. The soil texture from the natural grade to the depth of the
reactive media inlet surface meets the manufacturer’s layer or the water table that limits the soil for unsaturated
specification and does not exceed 5.00 gallons per day wastewater flow is no finer than silty clay loam;
per square foot of media inlet surface area, and 2. Cap fill material used is free of debris, stones, frozen
3. The bed packed with nitrate reactive media is at least 24 clods, or ice, and is the same as or one soil group finer
inches thick. than that of the disposal site material, except that the
F. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require- applicant shall not use fill material finer than clay loam as
ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall ensure that: an additive;
1. The nitrate-reactive media filter and appurtenances are 3. Trench construction.
installed according to manufacturer’s specifications to a. The trench bottom is at least 12 inches below the
achieve proper wastewater treatment, hydraulic perfor- bottom of the disposal pipe and not more than 24
mance, and operational life; and inches below the natural grade, and the trench bot-
2. Anti-buoyancy devices are installed when high water tom and disposal pipe are level;
table or extreme soil saturation conditions are likely dur- b. The aggregate cover over the disposal pipe is 2
ing operational life of the facility. inches thick and the top of the aggregate cover is
G. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the level and not more than 9 inches above the natural
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B) and the manufac- grade;
turer’s specifications for the nitrite-reactive media filter, the c. The cap fill cover above the top of the aggregate
permittee shall not dispose of corrosives or other materials that cover is at least 9 inches but not more than 18 inches
thick. The applicant shall ensure that:

i. The cap surface is protected to prevent erosion R18-9-E318. 4.18 General Permit: Constructed Wetland, Less
and sloped to route surface drainage around the Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
ends of the trench; and A. A 4.18 General Permit allows for the use of a constructed wet-
ii. If the top of the aggregate is at or below the land receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or better
original ground surface, the cap surface has than that specified in R18-9-E302(B).
side slopes not more than one vertical to three 1. Definition. “Constructed wetland” means a treatment
horizontal; or technology characterized by a lined excavation, filled
iii. If the top of the aggregate is above the original with a medium for growing plants and planted with marsh
ground surface, the horizontal extent of the fin- vegetation. The treated wastewater flows horizontally
ished fill edges is at least 10 feet beyond the through the medium in contact with the aquatic plants.
nearest trench sidewall or endwall; a. As the wastewater flows through the wetland sys-
d. The criteria for trench length, bottom width and tem, additional treatment is provided by filtering,
spacing, and disposal pipe size is the same as that for settling, volatilization, and evapotranspiration.
the trench system prescribed in R18-9-E302; b. The wetland system allows microorganisms to break
e. Permeable geotextile fabric is placed on the aggre- down organic material and plants to take up nutri-
gate top, trench end, and sidewalls extending above ents and other pollutants.
natural grade; c. The wastewater treated by a wetland system is dis-
f. The native soil within the disposal site and the adja- charged to a subsurface soil disposal system.
cent downgradient area to a 50-foot horizontal dis- 2. An applicant may use a constructed wetland if further
tance does not exceed a 12 percent slope if the top of wastewater treatment is needed before disposal.
the aggregate cover extends above the natural grade B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a constructed wet-
at any location along the trench length. The appli- land is designed so that it produces treated wastewater that
cant shall ensure that the slope within the disposal meets the following criteria:
site and the adjacent downgradient area to a 50-foot 1. TSS of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
horizontal distance does not exceed 20 percent if the 2. BOD5 of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
top of the aggregate cover does not extend above the 3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 45 milligrams per liter,
natural grade; five-month arithmetic mean; and
g. The fill material is compacted to a density of 90 per- 4. Total coliform level of 100,000 (Log10 5) colony forming
cent of the native soil if the invert elevation of the units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile.
disposal pipe is at or above the natural grade at any C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. The applicant shall comply with
location along the trench length; the Notice of Intent to Discharge requirements specified in
h. At least one observation port is installed to the bot- R18-9-A301(B) and R18-9-A309(B).
tom of each cap fill trench; D. Design, installation, operation, and maintenance requirements.
i. The effective absorption area for each trench is the The permittee shall comply with the applicable design, instal-
sum of the trench bottom area and the sidewall area. lation, operation, and maintenance requirements in R18-9-
The height of the sidewall used for calculating the A312, R18-9-A313(A), and R18-9-A313(B).
sidewall area is the vertical distance between the E. Reference design.
trench bottom and the lowest point of the natural 1. An applicant may use a constructed wetland that achieves
land surface along the trench length; and the performance requirements in subsection (B) by fol-
j. If the applicant uses correction factors for soil lowing a reference design on file with the Department.
absorption rate under R18-9-A312(D)(3) and mini- 2. The applicant shall file a form provided by the Depart-
mum vertical separation under R18-9-A312(E), ment for supplemental information about the proposed
additional wastewater pretreatment is provided. constructed wetland with the applicant’s submittal of the
E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require- Notice of Intent to Discharge.
ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall prepare the dis-
posal site when high soil moisture is not present and Historical Note
equipment operations do not create platy soil conditions. The New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
applicant shall: 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by
1. Plow or scarify the fill area to disrupt the vegetative mat final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November
while avoiding smearing, 12, 2005 (05-3).
2. Construct trenches as specified in subsection (D)(3), R18-9-E319. 4.19 General Permit: Sand-Lined Trench, Less
3. Scarify the site and apply part of the cap fill to the fill Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
area and blend the fill with the scarified native soil within A. A 4.19 General Permit allows for the use of a sand-lined
the contact layers, and trench receiving wastewater treated to a level equal to or better
4. Follow the construction design specified in the Construc- than that specified in R18-9-E302(B).
tion Authorization issued under R18-9-A301(D)(1)(c). 1. Definition. For purposes of this Section, a “sand-lined
F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the trench” means a disposal technology characterized by:
applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee shall a. Engineered placement of sand or equivalently
inspect and repair the cap fill and other surface features as graded glass in trenches excavated in native soil,
needed to ensure proper disposal function, proper drainage of b. Wastewater dispersed throughout the media by pres-
surface water, and prevention of damaging loads on the cap. sure distribution technology as specified in R18-9-
Historical Note E304 using a timer-controlled pump in periodic uni-
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. form doses that maintain unsaturated flow condi-
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by tions, and
12, 2005 (05-3).

c. Wastewater treated during travel through the media f. Permeable geotextile fabric is placed at the base of
and absorbed into the native soil at the bottom of the and along the sides of the gravel layer, as necessary.
trench. The applicant shall ensure that:
2. An applicant may use a sand-lined trench if: i. Geotextile fabric is placed on top of the gravel
a. The native soil is excessively permeable, layer, and
b. There is little native soil overlying fractured or ii. Any cover soil placed on top of the geotextile
excessively permeable rock, or fabric is capable of maintaining vegetative
c. Reduction in setback distances, or minimum vertical growth while allowing passage of air;
separation is desired. g. At least one observation port is installed to the bot-
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that a sand-lined tom of each sand lined trench;
trench is designed so that treated wastewater released to the h. If the trench is installed in excessively permeable
native soil meets the following criteria: soil or rock, at least 1 foot of loamy sand is placed in
1. TSS of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; the trench below the filter media. The minimum ver-
2. BOD5 of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean; tical separation distance is measured from the bot-
3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per liter, tom of the loamy sand; and
five-month arithmetic mean; and i. The trench design is based on the design flow, native
4. Total coliform level of 100,000 (Log10 5) colony forming soil absorption area at the trench bottom, minimum
units per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile. vertical separation below the trench bottom, design
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of effluent infiltration rate at the top of the sand fill,
Intent to Discharge requirements in R18-9-A301(B) and R18- and the adjusted soil absorption rate for the final
9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit specifications for the effluent quality; and
proposed media in the trench. 3. The dosing system consists of a timer-controlled pump,
D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable require- electrical components, and distribution network and that:
ments in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall ensure that: a. Orifice spacing on the distribution piping does not
1. The media used in the trench is mineral sand, crushed exceed 4 square feet of media infiltrative surface
glass, or cinder sand and that: area per orifice, and
a. The media conforms to “Standard Specifications for b. The dosing rate is at least four doses per day and not
Concrete Aggregates, C33-03,” which is incorpo- more than 24 doses per day.
rated by reference in R18-9-E308(D)(2), “Standard E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. ments in R18-9-A313(A), an applicant shall ensure that the fil-
200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing, ter media is placed in the trench to prevent differential settling
C117-04 (2004),” published by the American Soci- and promote a uniform density throughout of 1.3 to 1.4 grams
ety for Testing and Materials, or an equivalent per cubic centimeter.
method approved by the Department. This material F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the
is incorporated by reference and does not include applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee shall
any later amendments or editions of the incorporated ensure that:
material. Copies of the incorporated material are 1. The septic tank filter and pump tank are inspected and
available for inspection at the Arizona Department cleaned;
of Environmental Quality, 1110 W. Washington, 2. The dosing tank pump screen, pump switches, and floats
Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may be obtained from the are cleaned yearly and any residue is disposed of law-
American Society for Testing and Materials Interna- fully; and
tional, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, 3. Lateral lines are flushed and the liquid waste discharged
PA 19428-2959; and into the treatment system headworks.
b. Sieve analysis complies with the “Standard Test
Historical Note
Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing, C11704,”
which is incorporated by reference in subsection
(D)(1)(a), or an equivalent method approved by the
12, 2005 (05-3).
Department;
2. Trenches. R18-9-E320. 4.20 General Permit: Disinfection Devices, Less
a. Distribution pipes are capped on the end; Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
b. The spacing between trenches is at least two times A. A 4.20 General Permit allows for the use of a disinfection
the distance between the bottom of the distribution device to reduce the level of harmful organisms in wastewater,
pipe and the bottom of the trench or 5 feet, which- provided the wastewater is pretreated to equal or better than
ever is greater; the performance criteria in R18-9-E315(B)(1)(a). An applicant
c. The inlet filter media surface, wastewater distribu- may use a disinfection device if:
tion pipe, and bottom of the trench are level and the 1. The disinfection device kills the microorganisms by
maximum effluent loading rate is not more than 1.0 exposing the wastewater to heat, radiation, or a chemical
gallon per day per square foot of sand media inlet disinfectant.
surface; 2. Some means of disinfection is required before discharge.
d. The depth of sand below the gravel layer containing 3. A reduction in harmful microorganisms, as represented
the distribution system is at least 24 inches; by the total coliform level, is needed for surface or near
e. The gravel layer containing the distribution system surface disposal of the wastewater or reduction of the
is 5 to 12 inches thick, at least 36 inches wide, and minimum vertical separation distance specified in R18-9-
level; A312(E) is desired.
B. Restrictions.

1. Unless the disinfection device is designed to operate 12, 2005 (05-3).

without electricity, an applicant shall not install the
R18-9-E321. 4.21 General Permit: Surface Disposal, Less
device if electricity is not permanently available at the
site. Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow
2. The 4.20 General Permit does not authorize a disinfection A. A 4.21 General Permit allows for surface application of treated
device that releases chemical disinfectants or disinfection wastewater that is nominally free of coliform bacteria pro-
byproducts harmful to plants or wildlife in the discharge duced by the treatment works of an on-site wastewater treat-
area or causes a violation of an Aquifer Water Quality ment facility.
Standard. B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that the treated waste-
C. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that: water distributed for surface application meets the following
1. A fail-safe wastewater control or operational process is criteria:
incorporated to prevent a release of inadequately treated 1. TSS of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
wastewater; 2. BOD5 of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arithmetic mean;
2. The performance of a disinfection device meets the level 3. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams per liter,
of disinfection needed for the type of disposal and pro- five-month arithmetic mean;
duces effluent that: 4. Is nominally free of total coliform bacteria as indicated
a. Is nominally free of coliform bacteria; by a total coliform level of Log10 0 colony forming units
b. Is clear and odorless, and per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile.
c. Has a dissolved oxygen content of at least 6 milli- C. Restrictions. The applicant shall not install the disposal works
grams per liter; if weather records indicate that:
D. Design requirements. An applicant shall ensure that an on-site 1. Average minimum temperature in any month is 20°F or
wastewater treatment facility with a disposal works designed less, or
to discharge to the land surface includes disinfection technol- 2. Over 1/3 of the average annual precipitation falls in a 30-
ogy that conforms with the following requirements: day period.
1. Chlorine disinfection. D. Design requirements. An applicant shall ensure that:
a. Available chlorine is maintained as indicated in the 1. The land surface application rate does not exceed the
following table: lowest application rate as determined under R18-9-
A312(D) minus no greater than 50 percent of the evapo-
transpiration that may occur during the month with the
pH of Waste- Required Concentration of Available Chlorine least evapotranspiration in any soil zone within the top 5
water in Wastewater feet of soil;
(s.u.) (mg/L) 2. The design incorporates sprinklers, bubbler heads, or
other dispersal components that optimize wastewater
Wastewater to the Wastewater to the Dis- loading rates and prevent ponding on the land surface;
Disinfection Device infection Device Meets 3. The design specifies containment berms:
Meets a TSS of 30 a TSS of 20 mg/L and a. Compacted to a minimum of 95 percent Proctor;
mg/L and BOD5 of BOD5 of 20 mg/L b. Designed to contain the runoff of the 10-year, 24-
30 mg/L hour storm event in addition to the daily design
6 15 – 30 6 – 10 flow; and
c. Designed to remain intact in the event of a more
7 20 – 35 10 – 20 severe rainfall event; and
8 30 – 45 20 – 35 4. The design incorporates placement of signage on hose
bibs, human ingress points to the surface disposal area,
b.
The minimum chlorine contact time is 15 minutes and at intervals around the perimeter of the surface dis-
for wastewater at 70°F and 30 minutes for wastewa- posal area to provide notification of use of treated waste-
ter at 50°F, based on a flow equal to four times the water and a warning against ingestion.
daily design flow; E. Installation requirements. An applicant shall ensure that instal-
2. Contact chambers are watertight and made of plastic, lation of the wastewater dispersal components conforms to
fiberglass, or other durable material and are configured to manufacturer’s specifications that do not conflict with this
prevent short-circuiting; and Article and to the design documents specified in the Construc-
3. For a device that disinfects by another method other than tion Authorization issued under R18-9-A301(D)(1)(c).
chlorine disinfection, dose and contact time are deter- F. Operation and maintenance. In addition to the requirements
mined to reliably produce treated wastewater that is nom- specified in R18-9-A313(B), the permittee shall operate and
inally free of coliform bacteria, based on a flow equal to maintain the surface disposal works to:
four times the daily design flow. 1. Prevent treated wastewater from coming into contact with
E. Operation and maintenance. A permittee shall ensure that: drinking fountains, water coolers, or eating areas;
1. If the disinfection device relies on the addition of chemi- 2. Contain all treated wastewater within the bermed area;
cals for disinfection, the device is operated to minimize and
the discharge of disinfection chemicals while achieving 3. Ensure that hose bibs discharging treated wastewater are
the required level of disinfection; and secured to prevent use by the public.
2. The disinfection device is inspected and maintained at
Historical Note
least once every three months by a qualified person.
Historical Note 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Section
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 11
235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (Supp. 05-3).

R18-9-E322. 4.22 General Permit: Subsurface Drip Irrigation 4. If supplemental irrigation water is introduced to the sub-
Disposal, Less Than 3000 Gallons Per Day Design Flow surface drip irrigation disposal works, an identification of
A. A 4.22 General Permit allows for the construction and use of a the cross-connection controls, backflow controls, and
subsurface drip irrigation disposal works that receives high supplemental water sources.
quality wastewater from an on-site wastewater treatment facil- D. Design requirements. In addition to the applicable design
ity to dispense the wastewater to an irrigation system that is requirements specified in R18-9-A312, an applicant shall
buried at a shallow depth in native soil. A 4.22 General Permit ensure that:
includes a pressure distribution system under R18-9-E304. 1. The design requirements of R18-9-E304 are followed,
1. The subsurface drip irrigation disposal works is designed except that:
to disperse the treated wastewater into the soil under a. The requirement for quick disconnects in R18-9-
unsaturated conditions by pressure distribution and timed E304(D)(1)(c) is not applicable, and
dosing. The applicant shall ensure that the pressure distri- b. The applicant may provide the reserve volume spec-
bution system meets the requirements specified in R18-9- ified in R18-9-E304(D)(3)(a)(iv) in an oversized
E304, and the Department shall consider whether the treatment tank or a supplemental storage tank;
requirements of R18-9-E304 are met when processing the 2. Drip irrigation components and appurtenances are prop-
application under R18-9-A301(B). erly placed.
2. A subsurface drip irrigation disposal works reduces the a. Performance category A subsurface drip irrigation
downward percolation of wastewater by enhancing disposal works. The applicant shall ensure that:
evapotranspiration to the atmosphere. i. Driplines and emitters are placed to prevent
3. An applicant may use a subsurface drip irrigation dis- ponding on the land surface, and
posal works to overcome site constraints, such as high ii. Cover material and placement depth follow
groundwater, shallow soils, slowly permeable soils, or manufacturer’s requirements to prevent physi-
highly permeable soils, or if water conservation is cal damage or ultraviolet degradation of com-
needed. ponents and appurtenances; or
4. The subsurface drip irrigation disposal works includes b. Performance category B subsurface drip irrigation
pipe, pressurization and dosing components, controls, disposal works. The applicant shall ensure that:
and appurtenances to reliably deliver treated wastewater i. Driplines and emitters are placed at least 6
to driplines using supply and return manifold lines. inches below the surface of the native soil;
B. Performance. An applicant shall ensure that: ii. A cover of soil or engineered fill is placed on
1. Treated wastewater that meets the following criteria is the surface of the native soil to achieve a total
delivered to a subsurface drip irrigation disposal works: emitter burial depth of at least 12 inches;
a. Performance Category A. iii. Cover material and placement depth follow
i. TSS of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arith- manufacturer’s requirements to prevent physi-
metic mean; cal damage or ultraviolet degradation of com-
ii. BOD5 of 20 milligrams per liter, 30-day arith- ponents and appurtenances; and
metic mean; iv. The drip irrigation disposal works is not used
iii. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams for irrigating food crops;
per liter, five-month arithmetic mean; and 3. Wastewater is filtered upstream of the dripline emitters to
iv. Total coliform level of one colony forming unit remove particles 100 microns in size and larger;
per 100 milliliters, 95th percentile; or 4. A pressure regulator is provided to limit the pressure of
b. Performance Category B. wastewater in the drip irrigation disposal works;
i. TSS of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arith- 5. Wastewater pipe meets the approved pressure rating in
metic mean; “Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
ii. BOD5 of 30 milligrams per liter, 30-day arith- Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120, D1785-04a
metic mean; (2004),” or “Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly
iii. Total nitrogen (as nitrogen) of 53 milligrams (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and
per liter, five-month arithmetic mean; and 80, F441/F441M-02 (2002),” published by the American
iv. Total coliform level of 300,000 (Log10 5.5) col- Society for Testing and Materials. This material is incor-
ony forming units per 100 milliliters, 95th per- porated by reference and does not include any later
centile; and amendments or editions of the incorporated material.
2. The subsurface drip irrigation works is designed to meet Copies of the incorporated material are available for
the following performance criteria: inspection at the Arizona Department of Environmental
a. Prevention of ponding on the land surface, and Quality, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may
b. Incorporation of a fail-safe wastewater control or be obtained from the American Society for Testing and
operational process to prevent inadequately treated Materials International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
wastewater from being discharged. Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959;
C. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of 6. The system design flushes the subsurface drip irrigation
Intent to Discharge requirements in R18-9-A301(B), R18-9- disposal works components with wastewater at a mini-
A309(B), and R18-9-E304, the applicant shall submit: mum velocity of 2 feet per second, unless the manufac-
1. Documentation of the pretreatment method proposed to turer’s manual and warranty specify another flushing
achieve the wastewater criteria specified in subsection practice. The applicant shall ensure that piping and
(B)(1), such as the type of pretreatment system and the appurtenances allow the wastewater to be pumped in a
manufacturer’s warranty; line flushing mode of operation with discharge returned
2. Initial filter and drip irrigation flushing settings; to the treatment system headworks;
3. Site evapotranspiration calculations if used to reduce the 7. Air vacuum release valves are installed to prevent water
size of the disposal works; and and soil drawback into the emitters;

8. Driplines. e. A minimum of 8 inches of backfill is placed over the

a. Driplines are placed from 12 to 24 inches apart decomposed granite or C-33 sand fill to an elevation
unless other configurations are allowed by the man- of 1 to 3 inches above the native soil finished grade;
ufacturer’s specifications; f. Observation ports are placed at both ends of each
b. Dripline installation and design requirements, shaded trench to confirm the saturated wastewater
including the allowable deflection, follow manufac- level during operation; and
turer’s requirements; g. A separation distance of 24 inches or more is main-
c. The maximum length of a single dripline follows tained between the nearest sidewall of an adjacent
manufacturer’s specifications to provide even distri- trench; and
bution; 15. The soil absorption area used for design of a drip irriga-
d. The dripline incorporates a herbicide to prevent root tion works is calculated using:
intrusion for at least 10 years; a. For a design that uses the shaded trench method
e. The dripline incorporates a bactericide to reduce described in subsection (D)(14), the bottom and
bacterial slime buildup; sidewall area of the shaded trench not more than 4
f. Disinfection does not reduce the life of the bacteri- square feet per linear foot of trench; or
cide or herbicide in the dripline; b. For all other designs, the number of emitters times
g. Any return flow from a drip irrigation disposal an area for each emitter where the emitter area is a
works to the treatment works does not impair the square centered on each emitter with the side dimen-
treatment performance; and sion equal to the emitter separation distance selected
h. When dripline installation is under subsection by the designer in accordance with R18-9-
(E)(1)(b) or (c), backfill consists of the excavated E322(D)(9)(a), excluding all areas of overlap of
soil or similar soil obtained from the site that is adjacent squares.
screened for removal of debris and rock larger than E. Installation requirements. In addition to the applicable require-
1/2-inch; ments in R18-9-A313(A) and R18-9-E304, the applicant shall
9. Emitters. ensure that:
a. Emitters are spaced no more than 2 feet apart, and 1. The dripline is installed by:
b. Emitters are designed to discharge from 0.5 to 1.5 a. A plow mechanism that cuts a furrow, dispenses
gallons per hour; pipe, and covers the dripline in one operation;
10. A suitable backflow prevention system is installed if sup- b. A trencher that digs a trench 4 inches wide or less;
plemental water for irrigation is introduced to the pump- c. Digging the trench with hand tools to minimize
ing system. The applicant shall not introduce trench width and disruption to the native soil; or
supplemental water to the treatment works; d. Without trenching, removing surface vegetation,
11. The drip irrigation disposal works is installed in soils scarifying the soil parallel with the contours of the
classified as: land surface, placing the pipe grid, and covering
a. Sandy clay loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or finer with fill material, unless prohibited in subsection
with weak platy structure or in soil with a percola- (D)(2)(b)(ii);
tion rate from 45 to 120 minutes per inch; 2. Drip irrigation pipe is stored to preserve the herbicidal
b. Sandy clay loam, clay loam, silty clay loam, or silt and bactericidal characteristics of the pipe;
loam with massive structure or in soil with a perco- 3. Pipe deflection conforms to the manufacturer’s require-
lation rate from 31 to 120 minutes per inch; and ments and installation is completed without kinking to
c. Other soils if an appropriate site-specific SAR is prevent flow restriction;
determined; 4. A shaded trench drip irrigation disposal works is installed
12. The minimum vertical separation distances are 1/2 of as specified in the design documents used for the Con-
those specified in R18-9-A312(E)(2) if the design evapo- struction Authorization; and
transpiration rate during the wettest 30-day period of the 5. The pressure piping and electrical equipment are installed
year is 50 percent or more of design flow, except that the according to the Construction Authorization in R18-9-
applicant shall not use a minimum vertical separation dis- A301(D)(1)(c) and any local building codes.
tance less than 1 foot; F. Operation and maintenance requirements. In addition to the
13. In areas where freezing occurs, the irrigation system is applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B) and R18-9-E304,
protected as recommended by the manufacturer; the permittee shall:
14. If drip irrigation components are used for a disposal 1. Test any fail-safe wastewater control or operational pro-
works using a shaded trench constructed in native soil, cess quarterly to ensure proper operation to prevent dis-
the following requirements are met: charge of inadequately treated wastewater, and
a. The trench is between 12 and 24 inches wide; 2. Maintain the herbicidal and bacteriological capability of
b. The trench bottom is between 12 and 30 inches the drip irrigation disposal works.
below the original grade of native soil and level to
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within 2 inches per 100 feet of length;
c. Two driplines are positioned in the bottom of the
trench, not more than 4 inches from each sidewall;
d. The trench with the positioned driplines is filled to a
12, 2005 (05-3).
depth of 6 to 10 inches with decomposed granite or
C-33 sand or a mixture of both, with mixture com- R18-9-E323. 4.23 General Permit: 3000 to less than 24,000
position, if applicable, and placement specified on Gallons Per Day Design Flow
the construction drawing; A. A 4.23 General Permit allows for the construction and use of
an on-site wastewater treatment facility with a design flow
from 3000 gallons per day to less than 24,000 gallons per day

or more than one on-site wastewater treatment facility on a general permits for the treatment works and disposal works
property or on adjacent properties under common ownership used in the design of the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
with an combined design flow from 3000 to less than 24,000 D. Installation requirements. The applicant shall comply with the
gallons per day if all of the following apply: applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(A) and the applicable
1. Except as specified in subsection (A)(3), the treatment general permits for the treatment works and disposal works
and disposal works consists of technologies or designs used in the design of the on-site wastewater treatment facility.
that are covered under other general permits, but are sized E. Operation and maintenance requirements. The applicant shall
larger to accommodate increased flows; comply with the applicable requirements in R18-9-A313(B)
2. The on-site wastewater treatment facility complies with and the applicable general permits for the treatment works and
all applicable requirements of Articles 1, 2, and 3 of this disposal works used in the design of the on-site wastewater
Chapter; treatment facility.
3. The facility is not a system or a technology covered by F. Additional Discharge Authorization requirements. In addition
one of the following general permits available for a to any other requirements, the applicant shall submit the fol-
design flow of less than 3000 gallons per day: lowing information before the Discharge Authorization is
a. An aerobic system with subsurface or surface dis- issued.
posal described in R18-9-E315; 1. A signed, dated, and sealed Engineer’s Certificate of
b. A disinfection device described in R18-9-E320; or Completion in a format approved by the Department
c. A seepage pit or pits described in R18-9-E302; and affirming that:
4. The discharge of total nitrogen to groundwater is con- a. The project was completed in compliance with the
trolled. requirements of this Section and as described in the
a. An applicant shall: plans and specifications, or
i. Demonstrate that the nitrogen loading calcu- b. Any changes are reflected in as-built plans submit-
lated over the property served by the on-site ted with the Engineer’s Certificate of Completion.
wastewater treatment facility, including streets, 2. The name of the service provider or certified operator that
common areas, and other non-contributing is responsible for implementing the performance assur-
areas, is not more than 0.088 pounds (39.9 ance plan.
grams) of total nitrogen per day per acre calcu- G. Reporting requirement. The permittee shall provide the
lated at a horizontal plane immediately beneath Department with the following information on the anniversary
the zone of active treatment of the on-site date of the Discharge Authorization:
wastewater treatment facility including its dis- 1. A form signed by the certified operator or service pro-
posal field; or vider that:
ii. Justify a nitrogen loading that is equally protec- a. Provides any data or documentation required by the
tive of aquifer water quality as the nitrogen performance assurance plan,
loading specified in subsection (A)(4)(a)(i) b. Certifies compliance with the requirements of the
based on site-specific hydrogeological or other performance assurance plan, and
factors. c. Describes any additions to the facility during the
b. For purposes of the demonstration in subsection year that increased flows and certifies that the flow
(A)(4)(a)(i), the applicant may assume that 0.0333 did not exceed 24,000 gallons per day during any
pounds (15.0 grams) of total nitrogen per day per day; and
person is contributed to raw sewage and may deter- 2. Any applicable fee required by 18 A.A.C. 14.
mine the nitrogen concentration in the treated waste- H. Facility expansion. If an expansion of an on-site wastewater
water at a horizontal plane immediately beneath the treatment facility operating under this Section involves the
zone of active treatment of the on-site wastewater installation of a separate on-site wastewater treatment facility
treatment facility including its disposal field. on the property with a design flow of less than 3000 gallons
B. Notice of Intent to Discharge. In addition to the Notice of per day, the applicant shall submit the applicable Notice of
Intent to Discharge requirements specified in R18-9-A301(B) Intent to Discharge and fee required under 18 A.A.C. 14 for
and R18-9-A309(B), an applicant shall submit: the separate on-site wastewater treatment facility.
1. A performance assurance plan consisting of tasks, sched- 1. The applicant shall indicate in the Notice of Intent to Dis-
ules, and estimated annual costs for operating, maintain- charge the Department’s file number and the issuance
ing, and monitoring performance over a 20-year date of the Discharge Authorization previously issued by
operational life; the Director under this Section for the property.
2. Design documents and the performance assurance plan, 2. Upon satisfactory review, the Director shall reissue the
signed, dated, and sealed by an Arizona-registered pro- Discharge Authorization for this Section, with the new
fessional engineer; issuance date and updated information reflecting the
3. Any documentation submitted under the alternative expansion.
design procedure in R18-9-A312(G) that pertains to 3. If the expansion causes the accumulative design flow
achievement of better performance levels than those from on-site wastewater treatment facilities on the prop-
specified in the general permit for the corresponding erty to equal or exceed 24,000 gallons per day, the Direc-
facility with a design flow of less than 3000 gallons per tor shall not reissue the Discharge Authorization, but
day, or for any other alternative design, construction, or shall require the applicant to submit an application for an
operational change proposed by the applicant; and individual permit addressing all proposed and operating
4. A demonstration of total nitrogen discharge control spec- facilities on the property.
ified in subsection (A)(4).
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C. Design requirements. The applicant shall comply with the
applicable requirements in R18-9-A312 and the applicable

12, 2005 (05-3).
Table 1. Unit Design Flows
Sewage Design Flow

Wastewater Source Applicable Unit per Applicable Unit,
Gallons Per Day
Airport Passenger (average daily number) 4
Employee 15
Auto Wash Facility Per manufacturer, if consis-
tent with this Chapter
Bar/Lounge Seat 30
Barber Shop Chair 35
Beauty Parlor Chair 100
Bowling Alley (snack bar only) Lane 75
Camp
Day camp, no cooking facilities Camping unit 30
Campground, overnight, flush toilets Camping unit 75
Campground, overnight, flush toilets and shower Camping unit 150
Campground, luxury Person 100-150
Camp, youth, summer, or seasonal Person 50
Church
Without kitchen Person (maximum attendance) 5
With kitchen Person (maximum attendance) 7
Country Club Resident Member 100
Nonresident Member 10
Dance Hall Patron 5
Dental Office Chair 500
Dog Kennel Animal, maximum occupancy 15
Dwelling
For determining design flow for sewage treatment Person 80
facilities under R18-9-B202(A)(9)(a) and sewage
collection systems under R18-9-E301(D) and R18-9-
B301(K), excluding peaking factor.
Dwelling
For on-site wastewater treatment facilities per R18-9-
E302 through R18-9-E323:
Apartment Building
1 bedroom Apartment 200
Seasonal or Summer Dwelling (with recorded sea- Resident 100

sonal occupancy restriction)
Single Family Dwellings see R18-9-A314(D)(1) see R18-9-A314(D)(1)
Other than Single Family Dwelling, the greater flow

value based on:
Bedroom count
1-2 bedrooms Bedroom 300
Each bedroom over 2 Bedroom 150
Fixture count Fixture unit 25
Fire Station Employee 45
Hospital
All flows Bed 250
Kitchen waste only Bed 25
Laundry waste only Bed 40

Hotel/motel
Without kitchen Bed (2 person) 50
With kitchen Bed (2 person) 60
Industrial facility
Without showers Employee 25
With showers Employee 35
Cafeteria, add Employee 5
Institutions
Resident Person 75
Nursing home Person 125
Rest home Person 125
Laundry
Self service Wash cycle 50
Commercial Washing machine Per manufacturer, if consis-
tent with this Chapter
Office Building Employee 20
Park (temporary use)
Picnic, with showers, flush toilets Parking space 40
Picnic, with flush toilets only Parking space 20
Recreational vehicle, no water or sewer connections Vehicle space 75
Recreational vehicle, with water and sewer Vehicle space 100
connections
Mobile home/Trailer Space 250
Restaurant/Cafeteria Employee 20
With toilet, add Customer 7
Kitchen waste, add Meal 6
Garbage disposal, add Meal 1
Cocktail lounge, add Customer 2
Kitchen waste disposal service, add Meal 2
Restroom, public Toilet 200
School
Staff and office Person 20
Elementary, add Student 15
Middle and High, add Student 20
with gym & showers, add Student 5
with cafeteria, add Student 3
Boarding, total flow Person 100
Service Station with toilets First bay 1000
Each additional bay 500
Shopping Center, no food or laundry Square foot of retail space 0.1
Store Employee 20
Public restroom, add Square foot of retail space 0.1
Swimming Pool, Public Person 10
Theater
Indoor Seat 5
Drive-in Car space 10
Note: Unit flow rates published in standard texts, literature sources, or relevant area or regional studies are considered by the Depart-
ment, if appropriate to the project.
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New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective January 1, 2001 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking
at 11 A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).
ARTICLE 4. NITROGEN MANAGEMENT GENERAL crop or plant includes commercial sod farms and nurser-
PERMITS ies.
2. “Contact stormwater” means stormwater that comes in
R18-9-401. Definitions contact with animals or animal wastes within a concen-
In addition to the definitions established in A.R.S. §§ 49-101 and trated animal feeding operation.
49-201 and A.A.C. R18-9-101, the following terms apply to this 3. “Crop or plant needs” means the amount of water and
Article: nitrogen required to meet the physiological demands of a
1. “Application of nitrogen fertilizer” means any use of a crop or plant to achieve a defined yield.
substance containing nitrogen for the commercial produc- 4. “Crop or plant uptake” means the amount of water and
tion of a crop or plant. The commercial production of a nitrogen that can be physiologically absorbed by the roots

and vegetative parts of a crop or plant following the event equivalent, to minimize the discharge of any nitro-
application of water. gen pollutant;
5. “Impoundment” means any structure, other than a tank or 3. Following the requirements in subsection (B), construct
a sump, designed and maintained to contain liquids. A and maintain a lining for an impoundment, used to con-
structure that stores or impounds only non-contact storm- tain process wastewater or contact stormwater from a
water is not an impoundment under this Article. concentrated animal feeding operation to minimize the
6. “Liner” or “lining system” means any natural, amend- discharge of any nitrogen pollutant; and
ment, or synthetic material used to reduce seepage of 4. Close a facility in a manner that will minimize the dis-
impounded liquids into a vadose zone or aquifer. charge of any nitrogen pollutant. If a liner was used in an
7. “NRCS guidelines” means the United States Department impoundment:
of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, a. Remove liquids and any solid residue on the liner
National Engineering Handbook, Part 651 Agricultural and dispose appropriately;
Waste Management Field Handbook, Chapter 10, b. Inspect any synthetic liner for evidence of holes,
651.1080, Appendix 10D – Geotechnical, Design, and tears, or defective seams that could have leaked. If
Construction Guideline (November 1997). This material evidence of leakage is discovered:
is incorporated by reference and does not include any i. Remove the liner in the area of suspected leak-
later amendments or editions of the incorporated mate- age,
rial. Copies of the incorporated material are available for ii. Sample potentially impacted soil, and
inspection at the Arizona Department of Environmental iii. Properly dispose of impacted soil or restore to
Quality, 1110 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or may background nitrogen levels;
be obtained from the United States Department of Agri- c. Cover the liner in place or remove it for disposal or
culture, Natural Resources Conservation Service at ftp:// reuse if the impoundment is an excavated impound-
ftp.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/downloads/wastemgmt/AWMFH/ ment,
awmfh-chap10-app10d.pdf. d. Remove and dispose of the liner elsewhere if the
impoundment is bermed;
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e. Grade the facility to prevent the impoundment of
Adopted effective January 4, 1991 (Supp. 91-1). Section
water; and
R18-9-401 renumbered from R18-9-201 and amended by
f. Notify the Department within 60 days following clo-
final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8,
sure.
2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11
B. Lining requirements for concentrated animal feeding operation
impoundments.
R18-9-402. Nitrogen Management General Permits: Nitro- 1. New impoundments. The owner or operator shall:
gen Fertilizers a. Follow the NRCS guidelines for any newly con-
An owner or operator may apply a nitrogen fertilizer under this structed impoundment or an impoundment first used
general permit without submitting a notice to the Director, if the after November 12, 2005, and
owner or operator complies with the following best management b. Use a coefficient of permeability of 1 X 10-7 centi-
practices: meters per second or less as acceptable liner perfor-
1. Limit application of the fertilizer so that it meets pro- mance. The owner or operator may include up to 1
jected crop or plant needs; order of magnitude reduction in permeability from
2. Time application of the fertilizer to coincide to maximum manure sealing in impoundments that hold wastes
crop or plant uptake; having manure as a significant component.
3. Apply the fertilizer by a method designed to deliver nitro- 2. Impoundments already in use.
gen to the area of maximum crop or plant uptake; a. The owner or operator shall maintain the existing
4. Manage and time application of irrigation water to mini- seal for any impoundment first used before Novem-
mize nitrogen loss by leaching and runoff; and ber 12, 2005.
5. Use tillage practices that maximize water and nitrogen b. If any of the following conditions exist at a concen-
uptake by a crop or plant. trated animal feeding operation, the Director shall
send a notice requiring the owner or operator to reas-
Historical Note sess the performance of the lining system:
Adopted effective January 4, 1991 (Supp. 91-1). Section i. The concentrated animal feeding operation is
R18-9-402 renumbered from R18-9-202 and amended by located within a Nitrogen Management Area
final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, designated under R18-9-A317; or
2000 (Supp. 00-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 ii. Existing conditions or trends in nitrogen load-
A.A.R. 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3). ing to an aquifer will cause or contribute to an
R18-9-403. Nitrogen Management General Permits: Concen- exceedance of an Aquifer Water Quality Stan-
trated Animal Feeding Operations dard for a nitrogen pollutant at the point of
A. An owner or operator may discharge from a concentrated ani- compliance determined under A.R.S. § 49-244,
mal feeding operation without submitting a notice to the based on the following information:
Director, if the owner or operator complies with the following (1) Existing contamination of groundwater by
best management practices: nitrogen species;
1. Harvest, stockpile, and dispose of animal manure from a (2) Existing and potential impact to ground-
concentrated animal feeding operation to minimize dis- water by sources of nitrogen other than the
charge of any nitrogen pollutant by leaching and runoff; concentrated animal feeding operation;
2. Control and dispose of nitrogen-contaminated water (3) Characteristics of the soil surface, vadose
resulting from an activity associated with a concentrated zone, and aquifer;
animal feeding operation, up to a 25-year, 24-hour storm (4) Depth to groundwater;

(5) The estimated operational life of the ii. Completion of a liner upgrade required under
impoundment; this Section for an impoundment used before
(6) Location and characteristics of existing November 12, 2005; or
and potential drinking water supplies; b. Include the information required in subsections
(7) Construction material and design of exist- (B)(3)(a)(i) and (ii) in the next annual report submit-
ing impoundment structure; and ted for the AZPDES Concentrated Animal Feeding
(8) Any other information relevant to deter- Operation General Permit, issued under 18 A.A.C.
mining the severity of actual or potential 9, Article 9, Part C.
nitrogen impact on the aquifer.
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c. The owner or operator shall, within 90 days of the
Adopted effective January 4, 1991 (Supp. 91-1). Section
Director’s notice, submit either:
R18-9-403 renumbered from R18-9-203 and amended by
i. A report to the Department demonstrating con-
sistency with NRCS guidelines and the accept-
able liner performance criteria established in
subsection (B)(1)(b); or
ii. Plans and a schedule to upgrade the liner for the R18-9-404. Revocation of Coverage under a Nitrogen Man-
impoundment to meet the NRCS guidelines and agement General Permit
the acceptable liner performance criteria in sub- A. The Director may revoke coverage under a nitrogen manage-
section (B)(1)(b). The Director may provide ment general permit and require the permittee to obtain an
additional time for the submittal of the plans individual permit under 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 2, if the Director
and a schedule for upgrade, if the owner or determines that the permittee failed to comply with the best
operator demonstrates that technical or finan- management practices under R18-9-403.
cial assistance to develop the plans is needed. B. Notification.
d. Preliminary decision. 1. If coverage under the nitrogen management general per-
i. Within 90 days from the date of receipt, the mit is revoked under subsection (A), the Director shall
Director shall review the report or the plans notify the permittee by certified mail of the decision
submitted under subsection (B)(2)(c) and pro- according to the notification and hearing procedures in
vide to the owner or operator a preliminary A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, Article 10. The notification
decision on the submittal. shall include:
ii. The owner or operator may, within 30 days of a. A brief statement of the reason for the decision,
the preliminary decision, submit written com- b. The effective revocation date of the general permit
ments and supporting information to the Direc- coverage, and
tor on the preliminary decision. c. A statement of whether the discharge shall cease
iii. The Director shall evaluate any comments on immediately or whether the discharge may continue
the preliminary decision and supporting infor- until the individual permit is issued, and
mation and, within 90 days of receipt of the 2. If the Director requires a person to obtain an individual
comments and information, make a final deci- permit, the notification shall include:
sion. a. An individual permit application form, and
e. Final decision. b. A deadline between 90 and 180 days after receipt of
i. If the Director determines that the owner or the notification for filing the application.
operator has demonstrated that the lining sys- C. When the Director issues an individual permit to an owner or
tem meets NRCS guidelines and the acceptable operator of a facility covered under a nitrogen management
performance criteria in subsection (B)(1)(b), no general permit, the coverage under the nitrogen management
additional action is necessary. general permit is superseded by the individual permit allowing
ii. If the Director approves the plans and sched- the discharge.
ules under subsection (B)(2)(c)(ii), the owner
or operator shall implement the plans within the Historical Note
time-frame specified in the approved schedule. New Section made by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R.
iii. If the Director determines that the owner or 4544, effective November 12, 2005 (05-3).
operator failed to demonstrate that the lining
ARTICLE 5. GRAZING BEST MANAGEMENT
system meets NRCS guidelines and the accept-
able performance criteria in subsection PRACTICES
(B)(1)(b) or that the schedule to upgrade the R18-9-501. Surface Water Quality General Grazing Permit
lining is not acceptable, the owner or operator A. A person who engages in livestock grazing and applies any of
shall upgrade the lining system within a time- the following voluntary best management practices to main-
frame specified by the Director. tain soil cover and prevent accelerated erosion, nitrogen dis-
iv. The owner or operator may appeal the Direc- charges, and bacterial impacts to surface water greater than the
tor’s decision under A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6, natural background amount is issued a Surface Water Quality
Article 10. General Grazing Permit:
3. Notification requirement. The owner or operator of any 1. Manages the location, timing, and intensity of grazing
lined impoundment shall either: activities to help achieve Surface Water Quality Stan-
a. Notify the Department of the type of liner that was dards;
used to line each impoundment by February 19 of 2. Installs rangeland improvements, such as fences, water
each year following either: developments, trails, and corrals to help achieve Surface
i. The first use of an impoundment not used Water Quality Standards;
before November 12, 2005; or

3. Implements land treatments to help achieve Surface 1. Locate a pipeline conveyance no closer than 50 feet from
Water Quality Standards; a drinking water well unless the pipeline conveyance is
4. Implements supplemental feeding, salting, and parasite constructed as specified under subsection (F)(3);
control measures to help achieve Surface Water Quality 2. Locate a pipeline conveyance no closer than two feet ver-
Standards. tically nor six feet horizontally from a potable water pipe-
B. The person to whom a permit is issued shall make the follow- line unless the pipeline conveyance is constructed as
ing information available to the Department, at the person’s specified under subsection (F)(3);
place of business, within 10 business days of Department 3. Construct a pipeline conveyance that does not meet the
notice: minimum separation distances specified in subsections
1. The name and address of the person grazing livestock, (F)(1) and (F)(2) by encasing the pipeline conveyance in
and at least six inches of concrete or using mechanical joint
2. The best management practices selected for livestock ductile iron pipe or other materials of equivalent or
grazing. greater tensile and compressive strength at least 10 feet
beyond any point on the pipeline conveyance within the
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specified minimum separation distance; and
New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1768,
4. If a reclaimed water system is supplemented with water
effective April 5, 2001 (Supp. 01-2).
from a potable water system, separate the potable water
ARTICLE 6. RECLAIMED WATER CONVEYANCES system from the pipeline conveyance by an air gap.
G. A person shall:
R18-9-601. Definitions 1. For a pipeline conveyance, eight inches in diameter or
In addition to the definitions provided in R18-9-701, the following less, use pipe marked on opposite sides in English:
terms apply to this Article: “CAUTION: RECLAIMED WATER, DO NOT DRINK”
1. “Open water conveyance” means any constructed open in intervals of three feet or less and colored purple or
waterway, including canals and laterals that transports wrapped with durable purple tape.
reclaimed water from a sewage treatment facility to a 2. For a mechanical appurtenance to a pipeline conveyance,
reclaimed water blending facility or from a sewage treat- ensure that the mechanical appurtenance is colored purple
ment facility or reclaimed water blending facility to the or legibly marked to identify it as part of the reclaimed
point of land application or end use. An open water con- water distribution system and distinguish it from systems
veyance does not include waters of the United States. for potable water distribution and sewage collection.
2. “Pipeline conveyance” means any system of pipelines
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that transports reclaimed water from a sewage treatment
facility to a reclaimed water blending facility or from a
sewage treatment facility or reclaimed water blending
facility to the point of land application or end use. R18-9-603. Open Water Conveyances of Reclaimed Water
Historical Note A. This Article applies to an open water conveyance, regardless
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. of the date of construction.
758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). B. A person shall maintain an open water conveyance to prevent
release of reclaimed water except as allowed under federal and
R18-9-602. Pipeline Conveyances of Reclaimed Water state regulations. The maintenance program shall include peri-
A. Applicability. odic inspections and follow-up corrective measures to ensure
1. Any person constructing a pipeline conveyance on or the integrity of conveyance banks and capacity of the convey-
after January 1, 2001, whether new or a replacement of an ance to safely carry operational flows.
existing pipeline shall meet the requirements of this Arti- C. Signage for Class B+, B, and C Reclaimed Water. A person
cle. shall:
2. Any person who has constructed a pipeline conveyance 1. Ensure that signs state: “CAUTION: RECLAIMED
before January 1, 2001, is considered to be in compliance WATER, DO NOT DRINK,” and display the interna-
with this Article. tional “do not drink” symbol;
B. A person shall design and construct a pipeline conveyance sys- 2. Place signs at all points of ingress and, if the open water
tem using good engineering judgement following standards of conveyance is operated with open access, at least every
practice. 1/4-mile along the length of the open water conveyance;
C. A person shall construct a pipeline conveyance so that: and
1. Reclaimed water does not find its way into, or otherwise 3. Ensure that signs are visible and legible from both sides
contaminate, a potable water system; of the open water conveyance.
2. System structural integrity is maintained; and
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3. The capability for inspection, maintenance, and testing is
maintained.
D. A person shall construct a pipeline conveyance and all appur-
tenances conducting reclaimed water to withstand a static ARTICLE 7. DIRECT REUSE OF RECLAIMED WATER
pressure of at least 50 pounds per square inch greater than the
design working pressure without leakage as determined in R18-9-701. Definitions
A.A.C. R18-9-E301(D)(2)(j). Unless provided otherwise, the definitions provided in A.R.S. § 49-
E. A person shall provide a pipeline conveyance with thrust 201, A.A.C. R18-9-101, R18-9-601, R18-11-301, and the following
blocks or restrained joints where needed to prevent excessive terms apply to this Article:
movement of the pipeline. 1. “Direct reuse” means the beneficial use of reclaimed
F. The following requirements for minimum separation distance water for a purpose allowed by this Article. The follow-
apply. A person shall: ing is not a direct reuse of reclaimed water:

a. The use of water subsequent to its discharge under or processing of a crop or substance that may be used as
the conditions of a National Pollutant Discharge human or animal food.
Elimination System permit; B. Reclaimed water classes A+, A, B+, B, and C specified in this
b. The use of water subsequent to discharge under the Article shall meet the standards established in 18 A.A.C. 11,
conditions of an Aquifer Protection Permit issued Article 3.
under 18 A.A.C. 9, Articles 1 through 3; or C. Nothing in this Article exempts the disposal of reclaimed
c. The use of industrial wastewater or reclaimed water, water from the Aquifer Protection Permit requirements under
or both, in a workplace subject to a federal program A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Articles 1, 2, and 3.
that protects workers from workplace exposures.
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2. “Direct reuse site” means an area permitted for the appli-
Former Section R9-20-402 repealed, new Section R9-20-
cation or impoundment of reclaimed water. An impound-
402 adopted effective May 24, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Former
ment operated for disposal under an Aquifer Protection
Section R9-20-402 renumbered without change as Sec-
Permit is not a direct reuse site.
tion R18-9-702 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed; new Sec-
3. “End user” means a person who directly reuses reclaimed
tion adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758,
water meeting the standards for Classes A+, A, B+, B,
effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
and C, established under 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3.
4. “Gray water” means wastewater collected separately R18-9-703. Transition of Permits
from a sewage flow that originates from a clothes washer, A. A person may directly reuse reclaimed water under an individ-
bathtub, shower, and sink, but does not include wastewa- ual Aquifer Protection Permit or a Permit for the Reuse of
ter from a kitchen sink, dishwasher, or toilet. Reclaimed Wastewater issued by the Department before Janu-
5. “Industrial wastewater” means wastewater generated ary 1, 2001 if the person meets the conditions of the permit
from an industrial process. and the permit does not expire.
6. “Irrigation” means the beneficial use of water or B. A person meeting the requirements of subsection (A) may
reclaimed water, or both, for growing crops, turf, or silvi- apply for a new reclaimed water permit under this Article.
culture, or for landscaping. 1. To obtain a reclaimed water permit, a person shall submit
7. “Open access” means that access to reclaimed water by a Reclaimed Water Individual Permit application,
the general public is uncontrolled. required under R18-9-705(B), a Notice of Intent for
8. “Reclaimed water” means water that has been treated or Direct Reuse of Reclaimed Water, required under R18-9-
processed by a wastewater treatment plant or an on-site 708(B)(2), or a Notice of Intent to Operate, required
wastewater treatment facility. A.R.S. § 49-201(31). under R18-9-708(C)(1) to the Department at least 120
9. “Reclaimed water agent” means a person who holds a days before the current permit expires.
permit to distribute reclaimed water to more than one end 2. The Department shall continue the terms of the individual
user. Aquifer Protection Permit or the Permit for the Reuse of
10. “Reclaimed water blending facility” means an installation Reclaimed Wastewater beyond the stated date of expira-
or method of operation that receives reclaimed water tion if:
from a sewage treatment facility or other reclaimed water a. The permitted direct reuse is of a continuing nature;
blending facility classified to produce Class C or better and
reclaimed water and blends it with other water so that the b. The permittee submits a timely and complete appli-
produced water may be used for a higher-class purpose cation for a new permit.
listed in 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3, Appendix A. C. Sewage treatment facility generating reclaimed water.
11. “Restricted access” means that access to reclaimed water 1. At the request of a permittee, the Department shall amend
by the general public is controlled. an individual Aquifer Protection Permit issued before
Historical Note January 1, 2001 if the permittee adequately demonstrates
Former Section R9-20-401 repealed, new Section R9-20- that the applicable quality of reclaimed water produced
401 adopted effective May 24, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Former for direct reuse is achieved. The Department shall review:
Section R9-20-401 renumbered without change as Sec- a. The information in the individual Aquifer Protection
tion R18-9-701 (Supp. 87-3). Amended by final Permit application and the water quality test results
rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758, effective January 16, 2001 from the previous two years to determine the classi-
(Supp. 01-1). fication of reclaimed water generated by the sewage
treatment facility; and
R18-9-702. Applicability and Standards for Reclaimed b. The available water quality data if the sewage treat-
Water Classes ment facility has operated for less than two years.
A. This Article applies to: 2. The Department shall ensure that an amended individual
1. An owner or operator of a sewage treatment facility that Aquifer Protection Permit contains:
generates reclaimed water for direct reuse, a. Identification of the class of reclaimed water gener-
2. An owner or operator of a reclaimed water blending facil- ated by the facility;
ity, b. Requirements for monitoring reclaimed water qual-
3. A reclaimed water agent, ity and flow at a frequency appropriate to demon-
4. An end user, strate compliance with this Article and 18 A.A.C.
5. A person who uses gray water, 11, Article 3;
6. A person who directly reuses reclaimed water from a c. Requirements for quarterly reporting of the follow-
sewage treatment facility combined with industrial waste- ing data to the Department, any reclaimed water
water or combined with reclaimed water from an indus- agent who has contracted for delivery of reclaimed
trial wastewater treatment facility, and water from the facility, and any end user who has not
7. A person who directly reuses reclaimed water from an waived interest in receiving this information:
industrial wastewater treatment facility in the production i. Water quality test results demonstrating that

reclaimed water produced by the facility meets E. End user. A person shall not directly reuse reclaimed water
the applicable standards for the class of water unless permitted under this Article.
identified in subsection (C)(2)(a), and F. Irrigating with reclaimed water. A permittee irrigating with
ii. The total volume of reclaimed water generated reclaimed water shall:
for direct reuse. 1. Use application methods that reasonably preclude human
d. Provision for cessation of delivery, if necessary, and contact with reclaimed water;
storage or disposal if reclaimed water cannot be 2. Prevent reclaimed water from standing on open access
delivered for direct reuse. areas during normal periods of use;
3. Prevent reclaimed water from coming into contact with
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drinking fountains, water coolers, or eating areas; and
4. Secure hose bibbs discharging reclaimed water to prevent
use by the public.
G. Prohibited activities.
tion R18-9-703 (Supp. 87-3). Editorial change to labels in
1. Irrigating with untreated sewage;
subsection (c)(8) (Supp. 89-4). Section repealed; new
2. Providing or using reclaimed water for any of the follow-
Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758,
ing activities:
effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
a. Direct reuse for human consumption;
R18-9-704. General Requirements b. Direct reuse for swimming, wind surfing, water ski-
A. Sewage treatment facility. Except for permits continued under ing, or other full-immersion water activity with a
R18-9-703(A), a sewage treatment facility owner or operator potential of ingestion; or
shall provide reclaimed water for direct reuse only under an c. Direct reuse for evaporative cooling or misting.
individual Aquifer Protection Permit amended under R18-9- 3. Misapplying reclaimed water for any of the following
703(C)(2). reasons:
B. Additional treatment. If an owner or operator of a facility a. Application of a stated class of reclaimed water that
accepts reclaimed water and provides additional treatment for is of lesser quality than allowed by this Article for
a higher quality direct reuse, the facility is considered a sew- the type of direct reuse application;
age treatment facility and shall operate under the requirements b. Application of reclaimed water to any area other
of an individual Aquifer Protection Permit amended under than a direct reuse site; or
R18-9-703(C)(2). c. Allowing runoff of reclaimed water or reclaimed
C. Reclaimed water blending facility. An owner or operator of a water mixed with stormwater from a direct reuse
reclaimed water blending facility shall not conduct blending site, except for agricultural return flow that is
operations without obtaining a Reclaimed Water Individual directed onto an adjacent field or returned to an open
Permit or Reclaimed Water General Permit. water conveyance.
D. Reclaimed water agent. A person shall not operate as a H. A permittee shall place and maintain signage at locations spec-
reclaimed water agent without obtaining a Reclaimed Water ified in Table 1 so the public is informed that reclaimed water
Individual Permit or a Reclaimed Water General Permit. is in use and that no one should drink from the system.

Table 1. Signage Requirements for Direct Reuse Sites
Reclaimed Hose Residential Schoolground Other Open Restricted Access Mobile

Water Bibbs Irrigation Irrigation Access Irrigation Reclaimed Water
Class Irrigation Dispersal
A+ Each bibb Front yard, or all entrances On premises vis- None None Back of truck or
to a subdivision if the sig- ible to staff and on tank
nage is supplemented by students
written yearly notification
to individual homeowners
by the homeowner’s asso-
ciation.
A Each bibb Front yard, or all entrances On premises vis- None None Back of truck or
to a subdivision if the sig- ible to staff and on tank
nage is supplemented by students
written yearly notification
to individual homeowners
by the homeowner’s asso-
ciation.
B+ Each bibb Direct Reuse Not Allowed Direct Reuse Direct Reuse 1. Ingress points 2. On Back of truck or
Not Allowed Not Allowed premises or at reason- on tank
ably spaced intervals
not more than 1/4 mile,
as applicable to the use
3. Notice on golf score
cards, if applicable
B Each bibb Direct Reuse Not Allowed Direct Reuse Direct Reuse 1. Ingress points 2. On Back of truck or
3. Notice on golf score
cards, if applicable
C Each bibb Direct Reuse Not Allowed Direct Reuse Direct Reuse 1. Ingress points 2. On Back of truck or
Note: All impoundments with open access including lakes, ponds, ornamental fountains, waterfalls, and other water features shall be posted
with signs regardless of the class of reclaimed water.
Historical Note
Former Section R9-20-404 repealed, new Section R9-20-404 adopted effective May 24, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Former Section R9-
20-404 renumbered without change as Section R18-9-704 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed; new Section adopted by final
rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).

R18-9-705. Reclaimed Water Individual Permit Application 3. If the Department determines that a public hearing is nec-
A. Pre-application conference. Upon request of an applicant, the essary and a public hearing has not already been noticed
Department shall schedule and hold a pre-application confer- under subsection (F)(1)(a), the Department shall schedule
ence with the applicant to discuss any requirements in this a public hearing and republish the Notice of Preliminary
Article. Decision as a legal notice at least once, in one or more
B. To apply for a Reclaimed Water Individual Permit, a person newspapers of general circulation where the facility is
shall provide the Department with: located.
1. The following information on a form provided by the 4. The Department shall accept written public comment
Department: until the close of the hearing record as specified by the
a. The name and mailing address of the owner or oper- person presiding at the public hearing.
ator of the facility or the reclaimed water agent; G. Final permit issuance or denial.
b. The social security number of the applicant, if the 1. The Department shall give the applicant written notifica-
applicant is an individual; tion of its final decision to issue or deny the permit appli-
c. The legal description of the direct reuse site, includ- cation within the overall licensing time-frame
ing latitude and longitude coordinates; requirements in 18 A.A.C. 5.
d. Any other federal or state environmental permits 2. The Department may deny a Reclaimed Water Individual
issued to the applicant; Permit if the Department determines upon completion of
e. Source of reclaimed water to be directly reused; the application process that the applicant has:
f. Volume of reclaimed water to be directly reused on a. Failed or refused to correct a deficiency in the per-
an annual basis; mit application;
g. Class of reclaimed water to be directly reused; b. Failed to demonstrate that the facility and the opera-
h. Description of the direct reuse activity; and tion will protect public health and water quality.
i. The applicant’s signature certifying that the informa- This determination shall be based on:
tion submitted in the application is true and accurate i. The information submitted in the permit appli-
to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. cation,
2. A copy of the certificate of disclosure of violations ii. Any information submitted to the Department
required under A.R.S. § 49-109; and as written public comment or following a pub-
3. The applicable permit fee specified under 18 A.A.C. 14. lic hearing; or
C. Administrative completeness review. Upon receipt, the iii. Any information relevant to the demonstration
Department shall review the Reclaimed Water Individual Per- that is developed or acquired by the Depart-
mit application to determine its administrative completeness ment, or
under A.R.S. § 41-1074 and A.A.C. R18-1-503. c. Provided false or misleading information.
D. Substantive review. Upon receipt of a complete Reclaimed 3. If the Department denies a Reclaimed Water Individual
Water Individual Permit application, the Department shall Permit the Department shall provide the applicant with
review the application to determine its substantive adequacy written notification that explains the following:
under A.R.S. § 41-1075 and A.A.C. R18-1-504. a. The reasons for the denial with references to the stat-
E. Draft permit. The Department shall provide the applicant a utes or rules on which the denial is based.
copy of a draft of the Reclaimed Water Individual Permit b. The applicant’s right to appeal the denial, including
before the notice specified in subsection (F) is published. the number of days the applicant has to file a notice
F. Public participation. of appeal, and the name and telephone number of the
1. Notice of Preliminary Decision. Department contact person who can answer ques-
a. The Department shall publish a Notice of Prelimi- tions regarding the appeals process.
nary Decision to issue or deny a Reclaimed Water c. The applicant’s right to request an informal settle-
Individual Permit within a period of time that allows ment conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.03(A)
the Department to meet the licensing time-frame and 41-1092.06.
requirements under 18 A.A.C. 5. Historical Note
b. The Department shall publish the Notice of Prelimi- Former Section R9-20-405 repealed, new Section R9-20-
nary Decision regarding the issuance or denial of a 405 adopted effective May 24, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Former
final permit determination in one or more newspa- Section R9-20-405 renumbered without change as Sec-
pers of general circulation where the facility is tion R18-9-705 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed; new Sec-
located. tion adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758,
c. The Department shall accept written comments from effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
the public before a Reclaimed Water Individual Per-
mit is issued or denied. R18-9-706. Reclaimed Water Individual Permit General Pro-
d. The written public comment period begins on the visions
publication date of the Notice of Preliminary Deci- A. A Reclaimed Water Individual Permit obtained under R18-9-
sion and extends for 30 calendar days. 705:
2. After publishing the notice specified in subsection 1. Is valid for five years;
(F)(1)(a), the Department shall hold a public hearing to 2. May be amended, transferred, reissued, or revoked by the
address the Notice of Preliminary Decision if the Depart- Director based on whether the permittee meets the terms
ment determines that: of the individual permit and the requirements of this Arti-
a. Public interest in a public hearing exists, or cle; and
b. Issues or information have been brought to the atten- 3. Continues, pending the issuance of a new permit, with the
tion of the Department that are relevant to the per- same terms following its expiration if the following are
mitting decision and have not been considered met:
previously in the permitting process.

a. The permittee submits an application for a new per- posed new permittee to file an application for a new per-
mit at least 120 days before the expiration of the mit rather than agreeing to transfer the current permit.
existing permit; and
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b. The permitted activity is of a continuing nature.
B. A Reclaimed Water Individual Permit shall contain, if applica-
ble:
1. The class of reclaimed water to be applied for direct
tion R18-9-706 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective Decem-
reuse;
ber 1, 1988 (Supp. 88-4). Section repealed; new Section
2. Specific reuse applications or limitations on reuse;
adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758, effective
3. Requirements for monitoring reclaimed water quality and
January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
flow to demonstrate compliance with this Article and 18
A.A.C. 11, Article 3; R18-9-707. Reclaimed Water Individual Permit Where
4. Requirements for reporting the following data to demon- Industrial Wastewater Influences the Characteristics of
strate compliance with this Article and 18 A.A.C. 11, Reclaimed Water
Article 3: A. The following activities are prohibited unless a Reclaimed
a. Water quality test results demonstrating that the Water Individual Permit is obtained under R18-9-705:
reclaimed water meets the applicable standards for 1. Direct reuse of reclaimed water from a sewage treatment
the class of water identified in subsection (B)(1), facility that is combined with industrial wastewater or
and that is combined with reclaimed water from an industrial
b. The total volume of reclaimed water generated for wastewater treatment facility.
direct reuse. 2. Direct reuse of reclaimed water from an industrial waste-
5. Requirements for maintaining records of all monitoring water treatment facility for production or processing of a
information and monitoring activities that include: crop or substance that may be used as human or animal
a. The date, description of sampling location, and time food.
of sampling or measurement; B. In addition to the requirements in R18-9-705(B), an applica-
b. The name of the person who performed the sampling tion for a Reclaimed Water Individual Permit shall include:
or measurement; 1. Each source of the industrial wastewater with Standard
c. The date the analyses were performed; Industrial Code, and the projected rates and volumes
d. The name of the person who performed the analyses; from each source;
e. The analytical techniques or methods used; 2. The chemical, biological, and physical characteristics of
f. The results of the analyses; and the industrial wastewater from each source; and
g. Documentation of sampling technique, sample pres- 3. If reclaimed water will be used in the processing of any
ervation, and transportation, including chain-of-cus- crop or substance that may be used as human or animal
tody forms. food, the information regarding food safety and any
6. Requirements to retain all monitoring activity records and potential adverse health effects of this direct reuse.
results, including all original strip chart recordings for
continuous monitoring instrumentation, and calibration Historical Note
and maintenance records for five years from the date of Former Section R9-20-407 repealed, new Section R9-30-
sampling or analysis. The Director shall extend the five- 407 adopted effective May 24, 1985 (Supp. 85-3). Former
year retention period: Section R9-20-407 renumbered without change as Sec-
a. During the course of an unresolved litigation regard- tion R18-9-707 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed; new Sec-
ing compliance with the permit conditions, or tion adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758,
b. For any other justifiable cause. effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
7. A requirement to allow all end users access to the records R18-9-708. Reusing Reclaimed Water Under a General Per-
of physical, chemical, and biological quality of the mit
reclaimed water.
A. Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit. A person may
C. Permit transfer. A permittee may transfer a Reclaimed Water
directly reuse reclaimed water without notice to the Depart-
Individual Permit to another person if the following conditions
ment if:
are met:
1. The direct reuse is specifically authorized by and meets
1. The permittee notifies the Director of the proposed trans-
the requirements of this Article, and
fer.
2. Complies with the requirements of the Type 1 Reclaimed
2. The permittee submits a written agreement containing a
Water General Permit under R18-9-711.
specific date for the transfer of permit responsibility and
B. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit.
coverage between the current permittee and the proposed
1. A person may directly reuse reclaimed water under a
new permittee, including an acknowledgment that the
Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit if:
existing permittee is liable for violations up to the date of
a. The direct reuse is authorized by and meets the
transfer and that the proposed new permittee will be lia-
requirements of this Article;
ble for violations from that date forward.
b. The direct reuse meets all the conditions of the
3. The notice specified in subsection (C)(1) contains any
applicable Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit
information for the proposed new permittee that is
under R18-9-712 through R18-9-716;
changed from the information submitted under R18-9-
c. The person files a Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse
705(B).
of Reclaimed Water under subsection (B)(2); and
4. The Director, within 30 days of receiving a transfer notice
d. The person submits the applicable fee established in
from the permittee, does not notify both the current per-
18 A.A.C. 14.
mittee and proposed new permittee of the intent to
2. Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse of Reclaimed Water.
amend, revoke, or reissue the permit or require the pro-

a. A person shall submit, by certified mail, in person, Historical Note

or by another method approved by the Department, New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
the Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse of Reclaimed 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
Water on a form provided by the Department.
R18-9-709. Reclaimed Water General Permit Renewal and
b. The Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse of Reclaimed
Water shall include; Transfer
i. The name, address, and telephone number of A. General permit renewal. A permittee shall renew a Reclaimed
the applicant; Water General Permit at least 90 days before the permit
ii. The social security number of the applicant, if expires by following the procedure described in either R18-9-
the applicant is an individual; 708(B) or (C) and include the applicable fee established in 18
iii. The name, address, and telephone number of A.A.C. 14.
the contact person; 1. A Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit is valid as
iv. The source, volume, and class of reclaimed long as the conditions of the general permit and the
water to be directly reused; requirements of this Article are met. No renewal is
v. A legal description of the direct reuse site, required;
including latitude and longitude coordinates; 2. A Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit is valid for
vi. The description of the direct reuse activity, five years from the date the Department receives the
including a description of acreage and the type Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse of Reclaimed Water;
of vegetation to be irrigated, if applicable to the 3. A Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit is valid for
type of direct reuse activity; and five years from the date the Verification of General Per-
vii. The permittee’s signature certifying that the mit Conformance becomes effective.
permittee agrees to comply with all require- B. General permit transfer. A permittee shall provide notice to the
ments of this Article, including specific terms Department by certified mail within 15 days following the
of the applicable Reclaimed Water General Per- transfer of a Type 2 or Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Per-
mit. mit. The Notice of Transfer shall:
C. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit. A person may oper- 1. Contain any information that has changed from the origi-
ate under a Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit after fil- nal Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse of Reclaimed Water
ing an applicable Notice of Intent to Operate with the or the Notice of Intent to Operate, including all informa-
Department and receiving a written Verification of General tion on the proposed new permittee, and
Permit Conformance for the operation. 2. Include the applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14.
1. Application submittal. The applicant shall submit, either Historical Note
by certified mail, in person at the Department, or by New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
another method approved by the Department: 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
a. The Notice of Intent to Operate on a form provided
by the Department containing the information speci- R18-9-710. Reclaimed Water General Permit Revocation
fied in the applicable Type 3 Reclaimed Water Gen- A. The Director may revoke a Reclaimed Water General Permit if
eral Permit under R18-9-717(B), R18-9-718(C), or the permittee fails to comply with any requirement in this Arti-
R18-9-719(B), and cle, including a condition specified in the applicable
b. The applicable fee established in 18 A.A.C. 14. Reclaimed Water General Permit. The Director shall make the
2. Verification issuance. If, after reviewing the Notice of determination based on the risk to public health and safety or a
Intent to Operate, the Department determines that the threat to waters of the state.
direct reuse conforms with the conditions of a Type 3 1. Before revoking a general permit, the Department shall
Reclaimed Water General Permit and all other applicable provide notice to the permittee by certified mail of the
requirements of this Article, the Department shall issue Department’s intent to revoke the Reclaimed Water Gen-
the Verification of General Permit Conformance. eral Permit. The notice of intent to revoke the general
3. Verification denial. permit shall provide the permittee a reasonable opportu-
a. If the Department determines on the basis of its nity to correct any noncompliance and specify a time-
review or an inspection that the direct reuse does not frame within which the permittee shall achieve compli-
conform to the conditions of the applicable Type 3 ance.
Reclaimed Water General Permit or other applicable 2. If the permittee fails to correct the noncompliance within
requirements of this Article, the Department shall the specified time-frame, the Department shall notify the
notify the applicant of its decision not to issue the permittee, by certified mail, of the Director’s decision to
Verification of General Permit Conformance. revoke the Reclaimed Water General Permit.
b. If an application is denied, the applicant shall not B. The Director shall revoke a Reclaimed Water General Permit
operate under a Type 3 Reclaimed Water General for any or all facilities located within a specific geographic
Permit. area, if, due to a geologic or hydrologic condition, the cumula-
c. The applicant may appeal the decision not to issue a tive effect of the facilities subject to the Reclaimed Water Gen-
Verification of General Permit Conformance under eral Permit has violated or will violate a Water Quality
A.R.S. §§ 41-1092 through 41-1092.12. Standard established under A.R.S. §§ 49-221 and 49-223.
4. Automatic issuance. If the Department does not issue the Historical Note
Verification of General Permit Conformance within the New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
time-frame specified under 18 A.A.C. 1, Article 5, and 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
does not notify the applicant that it will not issue the veri-
fication, the verification automatically becomes effective
upon expiration of the overall time-frame.

R18-9-711. Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit for B. Record maintenance. A permittee shall maintain records for
Gray Water five years that describe the direct reuse site and the total
A. A Type 1 Reclaimed Water General Permit allows private resi- amount of reclaimed water used annually for the permitted
dential direct reuse of gray water for a flow of less than 400 direct reuse activity. The records shall be made available to the
gallons per day if all the following conditions are met: Department upon request.
1. Human contact with gray water and soil irrigated by gray C. A permittee shall post signs as specified in R18-9-704(H).
water is avoided; D. No lining is required for an impoundment storing Class A+
2. Gray water originating from the residence is used and reclaimed water.
contained within the property boundary for household Historical Note
gardening, composting, lawn watering, or landscape irri- New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
gation; 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
3. Surface application of gray water is not used for irrigation
of food plants, except for citrus and nut trees; R18-9-713. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for
4. The gray water does not contain hazardous chemicals Direct Reuse of Class A Reclaimed Water
derived from activities such as cleaning car parts, wash- A. A Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for the Direct
ing greasy or oily rags, or disposing of waste solutions Reuse of Class A Reclaimed Water allows any direct reuse
from home photo labs or similar hobbyist or home occu- application of reclaimed water listed in 18 A.A.C. 11, Article
pational activities; 3, Appendix A, if the conditions in this Article are met.
5. The application of gray water is managed to minimize B. Records and reporting. A permittee shall:
standing water on the surface; 1. Maintain records containing the following information
6. The gray water system is constructed so that if blockage, for five years, and make them available to the Depart-
plugging, or backup of the system occurs, gray water can ment upon request:
be directed into the sewage collection system or on-site a. The direct reuse site,
wastewater treatment and disposal system, as applicable. b. The volume of reclaimed water applied monthly for
The gray water system may include a means of filtration each category of direct reuse activity listed in 18
to reduce plugging and extend system lifetime; A.A.C. 11, Article 3, Appendix A,
7. Any gray water storage tank is covered to restrict access c. The total nitrogen concentration of the reclaimed
and to eliminate habitat for mosquitoes or other vectors; water applied, and
8. The gray water system is sited outside of a floodway; d. The acreage and type of vegetation to which the
9. The gray water system is operated to maintain a mini- reclaimed water is applied.
mum vertical separation distance of at least five feet from 2. Report annually to the Department on or before the anni-
the point of gray water application to the top of the sea- versary date of the Notice of Intent:
sonally high groundwater table; a. The volume of reclaimed water received,
10. For residences using an on-site wastewater treatment b. The type of reclaimed water application, and
facility for black water treatment and disposal, the use of c. If used for irrigation, the vegetation and acreage irri-
a gray water system does not change the design, capacity, gated.
or reserve area requirements for the on-site wastewater C. Nitrogen management. A permittee shall ensure that:
treatment facility at the residence, and ensures that the 1. Impoundments storing reclaimed water allowed by the
facility can handle the combined black water and gray general permit are lined using a low-hydraulic conductiv-
water flow if the gray water system fails or is not fully ity artificial or site-specific liner material achieving a cal-
used; culated discharge rate less than 550 gallons per acre per
11. Any pressure piping used in a gray water system that may day; and
be susceptible to cross connection with a potable water 2. The application rates of the reclaimed water are based on
system clearly indicates that the piping does not carry one of the following:
potable water; a. The water allotment assigned by the Arizona
12. Gray water applied by surface irrigation does not contain Department of Water Resources;
water used to wash diapers or similarly soiled or infec- b. A water balance that considers consumptive use of
tious garments unless the gray water is disinfected before water by the crop, turf, or landscape vegetation; or
irrigation; and c. An alternative method approved by the Department.
13. Surface irrigation by gray water is only by flood or drip D. In addition to the Notice of Intent for Direct Reuse of
irrigation. Reclaimed Water specified in R18-9-708(B)(2), the applicant
B. Prohibitions. The following are prohibited: shall provide a list of impoundments and the liner characteris-
1. Gray water use for purposes other than irrigation, and tics and the method chosen from the list in subsection (C)(2).
2. Spray irrigation. E. The permittee shall post signs as specified in R18-9-704(H).
C. Towns, cities, or counties may further limit the use of gray
Historical Note
water described in this Section by rule or ordinance.
Historical Note 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
R18-9-714. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for
Direct Reuse of Class B+ Reclaimed Water
R18-9-712. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for A. A Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct Reuse of
Direct Reuse of Class A+ Reclaimed Water Class B+ Reclaimed Water allows any direct reuse application
A. A Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for Direct Reuse of of Class B and Class C reclaimed water listed in 18 A.A.C. 11,
Class A+ Reclaimed Water allows any direct reuse application Article 3, Appendix A, if the conditions in this Article are met.
of reclaimed water listed in 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3, Appendix
A, if the conditions in this Article are met.

B. A permittee shall comply with the record maintenance and 9. A signature on the notice of intent certifying that the
posting requirements established under R18-9-712 and make applicant agrees to comply with the requirements of this
records available to the Department upon request. Article, 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3, and the terms of this
C. No lining is required for an impoundment storing Class B+ reclaimed water general permit; and
reclaimed water. 10. The applicable permit fee specified under 18 A.A.C. 14.
C. A person shall not operate a reclaimed water blending facility
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until the Department issues a written Verification of General
Permit Conformance under R18-9-708(C).
D. A permittee shall monitor:
R18-9-715. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for 1. The blended water quality for total nitrogen and fecal
Direct Reuse of Class B Reclaimed Water coliform at frequencies specified by the class of
A. A Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for the Direct reclaimed water in 18 A.A.C. 11, Article 3.
Reuse of Class B Reclaimed Water allows the direct reuse a. If the concentration of either total nitrogen or fecal
application of Class B and Class C reclaimed water listed in 18 coliform, as applicable, exceeds the limits for the
A.A.C. 11, Article 3, Appendix A, if conditions in this Article reclaimed water class established in 18 A.A.C. 11,
are met. Article 3, the permittee shall submit a report to the
B. A permittee shall comply with the requirements established Department within 30 days with a proposal to
under R18-9-713(B), (C), (D), and (E). change the blending process. The permittee shall
also double the monitoring frequency for the next
Historical Note two months.
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. b. If another exceedance occurs within the interval of
758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). increased monitoring, the permittee shall submit an
R18-9-716. Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for application within 45 days for a Reclaimed Water
Direct Reuse of Class C Reclaimed Water Individual Permit.
A. A Type 2 Reclaimed Water General Permit for the Direct 2. The volume of reclaimed water, the volume of the other
Reuse of Class C Reclaimed Water allows the direct reuse water, and the total volume of blended water delivered for
application of Class C reclaimed water listed in 18 A.A.C. 11, direct reuse on a monthly basis.
Article 3, Appendix A, if conditions in this Article are met. E. The permittee shall report the results of the monitoring under
B. A permittee shall comply with the requirements established subsection (D) to the Department on or before the anniversary
under R18-9-713(B), (C), (D), and (E). date of the verification approval and shall make this informa-
tion available to the end users.
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New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. Historical Note
758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
R18-9-717. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for a
R18-9-718. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for a
Reclaimed Water Blending Facility
Reclaimed Water Agent
A. Permit conditions.
1. A Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for a A. A Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit allows a person to
Reclaimed Water Blending Facility allows the blending operate as a Reclaimed Water Agent if that the conditions of
of reclaimed water with other water, if the conditions in this Article are met, and the following conditions are met for
this Article are met. the class of reclaimed water delivered by the Reclaimed Water
2. Blending reclaimed water with industrial wastewater or Agent:
with reclaimed water from an industrial wastewater treat- 1. Signage requirements specified under R18-9-704(H), as
ment plant is not authorized by this general permit. applicable;
B. A person shall file with the Department a Notice of Intent to 2. Impoundment liner requirements specified under R18-9-
Operate a reclaimed water blending facility at least 90 days 712(D), R18-9-713(C), R18-9-714(C), R18-9-715(B), or
before the date the proposed activity will start. The Notice of R18-9-716(B), as applicable; and
Intent to Operate shall include: 3. Nitrogen management requirements specified under R18-
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the appli- 9-713(C), R18-9-715(B), and R18-9-716(B), as applica-
cant; ble.
2. The social security number of the applicant, if the appli- B. A person holding a Type 3 Reclaimed Water Permit for a
cant is an individual; Reclaimed Water Agent:
3. The name, address, and telephone number of a contact 1. Is responsible for the direct reuse of reclaimed water by
person; more than one end user instead of direct reuse by the end
4. The source and volume of reclaimed water to be blended; users under separate Type 2 Reclaimed Water General
5. The class of reclaimed water to be blended; Permits, and
6. The source, volume, and quality of other water to be 2. Shall maintain a contractual agreement with each end
blended; user stipulating any end user responsibilities for the
7. A legal description of the reclaimed water blending facil- requirements specified under subsection (A).
ity, including latitude and longitude coordinates; C. A person shall file with the Department a Notice of Intent to
8. A description of the reclaimed water blending facility, Operate as a reclaimed water agent at least 90 days before the
including a demonstration that the proposed blending date the proposed activity will start. The Notice of Intent to
methodology will meet the standards established in 18 Operate shall include:
A.A.C. 11, Article 3 for the class of reclaimed water the 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the appli-
facility will produce; cant;

2. The social security number of the applicant, if the appli- C. The following technical requirements apply to the design and
cant is an individual; installation of a gray water irrigation system allowed under
3. The name, address, and telephone number of a contact this Reclaimed Water General Permit:
person; 1. Design of the gray water irrigation system shall meet the
4. The following information for each end user to be sup- on-site wastewater treatment facility requirements under
plied reclaimed water by the applicant: R18-9-A312(C), (D)(1), (D)(2), (E)(1), (G), and R18-9-
a. The name, address and telephone number of the end E302(C)(1), except the septic tank specified in
user; R18-9-E302(C)(1) is not required if pretreatment of gray
b. A legal description of each direct reuse site, includ- water is not necessary for the intended application;
ing latitude and longitude coordinates; and 2. Design of the dispersal trenches for the gray water irriga-
c. A description of each direct reuse activity, including tion system shall meet the on-site wastewater treatment
the type of vegetation, acreage, and annual volume facility requirements for shallow trenches specified in
of reclaimed water to be used, unless Class A+ or R18-9-E302(C)(2);
Class B+ reclaimed water is delivered. 3. The depth of the gray water dispersal trenches shall be
5. The source, class, and annual volume of reclaimed water appropriate for the intended irrigation use but not more
to be delivered by the applicant; than 5 feet below the finished grade of the native soil; and
6. A description of the contractual arrangement between the 4. The void space volume of the aggregate fill in the gray
applicant and each end user, including any end user water dispersal trench below the bottom of the distribu-
responsibilities for the requirements specified under sub- tion pipe shall have enough capacity to contain two days
section (A); and of gray water at the design flow.
7. The applicable permit fee specified under 18 A.A.C. 14. D. The Department may review design plans and details and
D. A proposed reclaimed water agent shall not distribute accept a gray water irrigation system that differs from the
reclaimed water to end users until the Department issues a requirements specified in subsection (C) if the system provides
written Verification of General Permit Conformance issued equivalent performance and protection of human health and
under R18-9-708(C). water quality.
E. A reclaimed water agent shall record and annually report the
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following information to the Department, on or before each
anniversary date of the verification approval:
1. The total volume of reclaimed water delivered by the
reclaimed water agent; R18-9-720. Enforcement and Penalties
2. The volume of reclaimed water delivered to each end user Any person who violates a condition specified in a permit issued
for Class A, Class B, and Class C reclaimed water; and under this Article, falsifies data or information submitted to the
3. Any change in the information submitted under subsec- Department as required under Articles 6 or 7 of this Chapter, or vio-
tion (C). lates a provision of Article 6 or 7 of this Chapter, is subject to the
F. The reclaimed water agent shall notify the Department before enforcement actions prescribed under A.R.S. §§ 49-261 and 49-
the end of each calendar year of any changes in the informa- 262.
tion submitted under subsection (C).
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Historical Note New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 758, effective January 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1).
ARTICLE 8. REPEALED
R18-9-719. Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit for
Gray Water R18-9-801. Repealed
A. A Type 3 Reclaimed Water General Permit allows a gray water Historical Note
irrigation system if: Corrected A.R.S. reference (Supp. 77-3). Former Section
1. The general permit described in R18-9-711 does not R9-8-311 renumbered without change as Section R18-9-
apply, 801 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective December 1, 1988
2. The flow is not more than 3000 gallons per day, and (Supp. 88-4). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 7
3. The gray water system satisfies the notification, design, A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
and installation requirements specified in subsection (C).
B. A person shall file a Notice of Intent to Operate a Gray Water R18-9-802. Repealed
Irrigation System with the Department at least 90 days before
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the date the proposed activity will start. The Notice of Intent to
Amended by adding subsections (N) through (R) effec-
Operate shall include:
tive June 8, 1981 (Supp. 81-3). Former Section R9-8-312
1. The name, address and telephone number of the appli-
renumbered without change as Section R18-9-802 (Supp.
cant;
87-3). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
2. The social security number of the applicant, if the appli-
235, effective December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
cant is an individual;
3. A legal description of the direct reuse site, including lati- R18-9-803. Repealed
tude and longitude coordinates;
4. The design plans for the gray water irrigation system; Historical Note
5. A signature on the Notice of Intent to Operate certifying Amended effective April 18, 1979 (Supp. 79-2).
that the applicant agrees to comply with the requirements Amended by adding subsection (E) effective October 2,
of this Article and the terms of this Reclaimed Water 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Former Section R9-8-313 renumbered
General Permit; and without change as Section R18-9-803 (Supp. 87-3). Sec-
6. The applicable permit fee specified under 18 A.A.C. 14. tion repealed by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effec-

tive December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Section R18-9-811 (Supp. 87-3). First entry in Historical
Note corrected to reflect Section numbers at time of rule
R18-9-804. Repealed
repeal and adoption by changing R18-9-326 to R9-8-326
Historical Note (Supp. 96-4). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 7
Amended effective April 18, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Amended A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
effective February 20, 1980 (Supp. 80-1). Amended by R18-9-812. Repealed
adding subsections (I) and (J) effective June 8, 1981
(Supp. 81-3). Amended subsections (A), (F) and (H) Historical Note
effective October 2, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Former Section Former Section R9-8-327 renumbered without change as
R9-8-314 renumbered without change as Section R18-9- Section R18-9-812 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by
804 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective July 25, 1990 final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8,
(Supp. 90-3). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 7 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
R18-9-813. Repealed
R18-9-805. Repealed
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Historical Note Amended effective April 18, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Former
Adopted effective April 18, 1979 (Supp. 79-2). Amended Section R9-8-329 renumbered without change as Section
effective October 2, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Former Section R18-9-813 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by final
R9-8-315 renumbered without change as Section R18-9- rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000
805 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective July 25, 1990 (Supp. 00-4).
(Supp. 90-3). Section repealed by final rulemaking at 7
R18-9-814. Repealed
A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
R18-9-806. Repealed Historical Note
Former Section R9-8-331 renumbered without change as
Historical Note Section R18-9-814 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective
Adopted effective October 2, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). Former October 19, 1989 (Supp. 89-4). Section repealed by final
Section R9-8-317 renumbered without change as Section rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000
R18-9-806 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by final (Supp. 00-4).
rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000
R18-9-815. Repealed
(Supp. 00-4).
Historical Note Section R18-9-815 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by
Former Section R9-8-321 renumbered without change as final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8,
Section R18-9-807 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
R18-9-816. Repealed
2000 (Supp. 00-4).
Historical Note Section R18-9-816 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by
Former Section R9-8-323 renumbered without change as final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8,
Section R18-9-808 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective July 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
25, 1990 (Supp. 90-3). Section repealed by final
R18-9-817. Repealed
(Supp. 00-4). Historical Note
R18-9-809. Repealed Former Section R9-8-352 renumbered without change as
Section R18-9-817 (Supp. 87-3). Section repealed by
Historical Note final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8,
Former Section R9-8-324 renumbered without change as 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
R18-9-818. Repealed
2000 (Supp. 00-4). Historical Note
Historical Note final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8,
Former Section R9-8-325 renumbered without change as 2000 (Supp. 00-4).
R18-9-819. Repealed
2000 (Supp. 00-4). Historical Note
Section R18-9-819 (Supp. 87-3). Amended effective
Historical Note December 1, 1988 (Supp. 88-4). Section repealed by final
Former Section R9-8-326 repealed, new Section R9-8- rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 235, effective December 8, 2000
326 adopted effective October 2, 1986 (Supp. 86-5). (Supp. 00-4).

ARTICLE 9. ARIZONA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE pounds) of food during the calendar month of
ELIMINATION SYSTEM maximum feeding.
b. Warm-water aquatic animals. Warm-water fish spe-
Editor’s Note: The recodification at 7 A.A.R. 2522 described cies or other warm-water aquatic animals (including
below erroneously moved Sections into 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 9. the Ameiuride, Centrarchidae, and Cyprinidae fami-
Those Sections were actually recodified to 18 A.A.C. 9, Article 10. lies of fish) in a pond, raceway, or other similar
See the Historical Notes for more information (Supp. 01-4). structure that discharges at least 30 days per year,
Article 9, consisting of Sections R18-9-901 through R18-9-914 but does not include:
and Appendix A, recodified from 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 15 at 7 i. A closed pond that discharges only during peri-
A.A.R. 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). ods of excess runoff; or
ii. A facility that produces less than 45,454 har-
PART A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS vest weight kilograms (approximately 100,000
R18-9-A901. Definitions pounds) of aquatic animals per year.
8. “Daily discharge” means the discharge of a pollutant
In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 49-201 and 49-255, the
measured during a calendar day or any 24-hour period
following terms apply to this Article:
that reasonably represents the calendar day for purposes
1. “Animal confinement area” means any part of an animal
of sampling. For pollutants with limitations expressed in
feeding operation where animals are restricted or con-
units of mass, the daily discharge is calculated as the total
fined including open lots, housed lots, feedlots, confine-
mass of the pollutant discharged over the day. For pollut-
ment houses, stall barns, free stall barns, milkrooms,
ants with limitations expressed in other units of measure-
milking centers, cowyards, barnyards, medication pens,
ment, the daily discharge is calculated as the average
walkers, animal walkways, and stables.
measurement of the pollutant over the day.
2. “Animal feeding operation” means a lot or facility (other
9. “Discharge of a pollutant” means any addition of any pol-
than an aquatic animal production facility) where the fol-
lutant or combination of pollutants to a navigable water
lowing conditions are met:
from any point source.
a. Animals (other than aquatic animals) have been, are,
a. The term includes the addition of any pollutant into
or will be stabled or confined and fed or maintained
a navigable water from:
for a total of 45 days or more in any 12-month
i. A treatment works treating domestic sewage;
period, and
ii. Surface runoff that is collected or channeled by
b. Crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest
man;
residues are not sustained in the normal growing
iii. A discharge through a pipe, sewer, or other
season over any portion of the lot or facility.
conveyance owned by a state, municipality, or
3. “Aquaculture project” means a defined managed water
other person that does not lead to a treatment
area that uses discharges of pollutants into that designated
works; and
project area for the maintenance or production of harvest-
iv. A discharge through a pipe, sewer, or other
able freshwater plants or animals. For purposes of this
conveyance, leading into a privately owned
definition, “designated project area” means the portion or
treatment works.
portions of the navigable waters within which the permit-
b. The term does not include an addition of a pollutant
tee or permit applicant plans to confine the cultivated spe-
by any industrial user as defined in A.R.S. § 49-
cies using a method or plan of operation, including
255(4).
physical confinement, that on the basis of reliable scien-
10. “Draft permit” means a document indicating the Direc-
tific evidence, is expected to ensure that specific individ-
tor’s tentative decision to issue, deny, modify, revoke and
ual organisms comprising an aquaculture crop will enjoy
reissue, terminate, or reissue a permit.
increased growth attributable to the discharge of pollut-
a. A notice of intent to terminate a permit is a type of
ants, and be harvested within a defined geographic area.
draft permit unless the entire discharge is perma-
4. “Border area” means 100 kilometers north and south of
nently terminated by elimination of the flow or by
the Arizona-Sonora, Mexico border.
connection to a POTW, but not by land application
5. “Bypass” means the intentional diversion of waste
or disposal into a well.
streams from any portion of a treatment facility.
b. A notice of intent to deny a permit is a type of draft
6. “CAFO” means any large concentrated animal feeding
permit.
operation, medium concentrated animal feeding opera-
c. A proposed permit or a denial of a request for modi-
tion, or animal feeding operation designated under R18-
fication, revocation and reissuance, or termination of
9-D901.
a permit, are not draft permits.
7. “Concentrated aquatic animal production facility” means
11. “EPA” means the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
a hatchery, fish farm, or other facility that contains,
12. “General permit” means an AZPDES permit issued under
grows, or holds aquatic animals in either of the following
18 A.A.C. 9, Article 9, authorizing a category of dis-
categories:
charges within a geographical area.
a. Cold-water aquatic animals. Cold-water fish species
13. “Individual permit” means an AZPDES permit for a sin-
or other cold-water aquatic animals (including the
gle point source, a single facility, or a municipal separate
Salmonidae family of fish) in a pond, raceway, or
storm sewer system.
other similar structure that discharges at least 30
14. “Land application area,” for purposes of Article 9, Part D,
days per year, but does not include:
means land under the control of an animal feeding opera-
i. A facility that produces less than 9,090 harvest
tion owner or operator, whether it is owned, rented, or
weight kilograms (approximately 20,000
leased, to which manure, litter, or process wastewater
pounds) of aquatic animals per year; and
from the production area is or may be applied.
ii. A facility that feeds the aquatic animals less
than 2,272 kilograms (approximately 5,000

15. “Large concentrated animal feeding operation” means an viii. 16,500 to 54,999 turkeys;
animal feeding operation that stables or confines at least ix. 9,000 to 29,999 laying hens or broilers, if the
the number of animals specified in any of the following animal feeding operation uses a liquid manure
categories: handling system;
a. 700 mature dairy cows, whether milked or dry; x. 37,500 to 124,999 chickens (other than laying
b. 1,000 veal calves; hens), if the animal feeding operation uses
c. 1,000 cattle other than mature dairy cows or veal other than a liquid manure handling system;
calves. Cattle includes heifers, steers, bulls, and cow xi. 25,000 to 81,999 laying hens, if the animal
and calf pairs; feeding operation uses other than a liquid
d. 2,500 swine each weighing 55 pounds or more; manure handling system;
e. 10,000 swine each weighing less than 55 pounds; xii. 10,000 to 29,999 ducks, if the animal feeding
f. 500 horses; operation uses other than a liquid manure han-
g. 10,000 sheep or lambs; dling system; or
h. 55,000 turkeys; xiii. 1,500 to 4,999 ducks, if the animal feeding
i. 30,000 laying hens or broilers, if the animal feeding operation uses a liquid manure handling sys-
operation uses a liquid manure handling system; tem; and
j. 125,000 chickens (other than laying hens), if the ani- b. Either one of the following conditions are met:
mal feeding operation uses other than a liquid i. Pollutants are discharged into a navigable water
manure handling system; through a man-made ditch, flushing system, or
k. 82,000 laying hens, if the animal feeding operation other similar man-made device; or
uses other than a liquid manure handling system; ii. Pollutants are discharged directly into a naviga-
l. 30,000 ducks, if the animal feeding operation uses ble water that originates outside of and passes
other than a liquid manure handling system; or over, across, or through the animal feeding
m. 5,000 ducks, if the animal feeding operation uses a operation or otherwise comes into direct con-
liquid manure handling system. tact with the animals confined in the operation.
16. “Large municipal separate storm sewer system” means a 20. “Medium municipal separate storm sewer system” means
municipal separate storm sewer that is either: a municipal separate storm sewer that is either:
a. Located in an incorporated area with a population of a. Located in an incorporated area with a population of
250,000 or more as determined by the 1990 Decen- 100,000 or more but less than 250,000, as deter-
nial Census by the Bureau of the Census; mined by the 1990 Decennial Census by the Bureau
b. Located in a county with an unincorporated urban- of the Census; or
ized area with a population of 250,000 or more, b. Located in a county with an unincorporated urban-
according to the 1990 Decennial Census by the ized area with a population of 100,000 or more but
Bureau of Census, but not a municipal separate less than 250,000 as determined by the 1990 Decen-
storm sewer that is located in an incorporated place, nial Census by the Bureau of the Census; or
township, or town within the county; or c. Owned or operated by a municipality other than
c. Owned or operated by a municipality other than those described in subsections (20)(a) and (20)(b)
those described in subsections (16)(a) and (16)(b) and that are designated by the Director under R18-9-
and that are designated by the Director under R18-9- A902(D)(2) as part of the medium municipal sepa-
A902(D)(2) as part of the large municipal separate rate storm sewer system.
storm sewer system. 21. “MS4” means municipal separate storm sewer system.
17. “Manure” means any waste or material mixed with waste 22. “Municipal separate storm sewer” means a conveyance or
from an animal including manure, bedding, compost and system of conveyances (including roads with drainage
raw materials, or other materials commingled with systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters,
manure or set aside for disposal. ditches, manmade channels, and storm drains):
18. “Manure storage area” means any part of an animal feed- a. Owned or operated by a state, city, town county, dis-
ing operation where manure is stored or retained includ- trict, association, or other public body (created by or
ing lagoons, run-off ponds, storage sheds, stockpiles, pursuant to state law) having jurisdiction over dis-
under-house or pit storages, liquid impoundments, static posal of sewage, industrial wastes, stormwater, or
piles, and composting piles. other wastes, including special districts under state
19. “Medium concentrated animal feeding operation” means law such as a sewer district, flood control district or
an animal feeding operation in which: drainage district, or similar entity, or a designated
a. The type and number of animals that it stables or and approved management agency under section
confines falls within any of the following ranges: 208 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1288) that
i. 200 to 699 mature dairy cows, whether milked discharges to waters of the United States;
or dry; b. Designed or used for collecting or conveying storm-
ii. 300 to 999 veal calves; water;
iii. 300 to 999 cattle other than mature dairy cows c. That is not a combined sewer; and
or veal calves. Cattle includes heifers, steers, d. That is not part of a POTW.
bulls, and cow and calf pairs; 23. “Municipal separate storm sewer system” means all sepa-
iv. 750 to 2,499 swine each weighing 55 pounds or rate storm sewers defined as “large,” “medium,” or
more; “small” municipal separate storm sewer systems or any
v. 3,000 to 9,999 swine each weighing less than municipal separate storm sewers on a system-wide or
55 pounds; jurisdiction-wide basis as determined by the Director
vi. 150 to 499 horses; under R18-9-C902(A)(1)(g)(i) through (iv).
vii. 3,000 to 9,999 sheep or lambs;

24. “New discharger” includes an industrial user and means 31. “Pretreatment” means the reduction of the amount of pol-
any building, structure, facility, or installation: lutants, the elimination of pollutants, or the alteration of
a. From which there is or may be a discharge of pollut- the nature of pollutant properties in wastewater before or
ants; instead of discharging or otherwise introducing the pol-
b. That did not commence the discharge of pollutants lutants into a POTW.
at a particular site before August 13, 1979; 32. “Production area,” for purposes of Article 9, Part D,
c. That is not a new source; and means the animal confinement area, manure storage area,
d. That has never received a finally effective NPDES raw materials storage area, and waste containment areas.
or AZPDES permit for discharges at that site. Production area includes any egg washing or egg process-
25. “New source” means any building, structure, facility, or ing facility and any area used in the storage, handling,
installation from which there is or may be a discharge of treatment, or disposal of animal mortalities.
pollutants, the construction of which commenced: 33. “Raw materials storage area” means the part of an animal
a. After the promulgation of standards of performance feeding operation where raw materials are stored includ-
under section 306 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. ing feed silos, silage bunkers, and bedding materials.
1316) that are applicable to the source, or 34. “Silviculture point source” means any discernible, con-
b. After the proposal of standards of performance in fined, and discrete conveyance related to rock crushing,
accordance with section 306 of the Clean Water Act gravel washing, log sorting, or log storage facilities that
(33 U.S.C. 1316) that are applicable to the source, are operated in connection with silvicultural activities and
but only if the standards are promulgated under sec- from which pollutants are discharged into navigable
tion 306 (33 U.S.C. 1316) within 120 days of their waters. The term does not include nonpoint source silvi-
proposal. cultural activities such as nursery operations, site prepa-
26. “NPDES” means the National Pollutant Discharge Elimi- ration, reforestation and subsequent cultural treatment,
nation System, which is the national program for issuing, thinning, prescribed burning, pest and fire control, har-
modifying, revoking, reissuing, terminating, monitoring, vesting operations, surface drainage, or road construction
and enforcing permits, and imposing and enforcing pre- and maintenance from which there is natural runoff. For
treatment and biosolids requirements under sections 307 purposes of this definition:
(33 U.S.C. 1317), 318 (33 U.S.C. 1328), 402 (33 U.S.C. a. “Log sorting and log storage facilities” means facili-
1342), and 405 (33 U.S.C. 1345) of the Clean Water Act. ties whose discharge results from the holding of
27. “Pollutant” means dredged spoil, solid waste, incinerator unprocessed wood, for example, logs or round wood
residue, filter backwash, sewage, garbage, sewage with or without bark held in self-contained bodies of
sludge, munitions, chemical wastes, biological materials, water or stored on land if water is applied intention-
radioactive materials (except those regulated under the ally on the logs.
Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2014 b. “Rock crushing and gravel washing facilities” mean
et seq.)), heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, facilities that process crushed and broken stone,
sand, cellar dirt, and industrial, municipal, and agricul- gravel, and riprap.
tural waste discharged into water. It does not mean: 35. “Small municipal separate storm sewer system” means a
a. Sewage from vessels; or separate storm sewer that is:
b. Water, gas, or other material that is injected into a a. Owned or operated by the United States, a state, city,
well to facilitate production of oil or gas, or water town, county, district, association, or other public
derived in association with oil and gas production body (created by or pursuant to state law) having
and disposed of in a well, if the well used either to jurisdiction over disposal of sewage, industrial
facilitate production or for disposal purposes is wastes, storm water, or other wastes, including spe-
approved by authority of this state, and if the state cial districts under state law such as a sewer district,
determines that the injection or disposal will not flood control district or drainage district, or similar
result in the degradation of ground or surface water entity, an Indian tribe or an authorized Indian tribal
resources. (40 CFR 122.2) organization, or a designated and approved manage-
28. “POTW” means a publicly owned treatment works. ment agency under section 208 of the Clean Water
29. “Process wastewater,” for purposes of Article 9, Part D, Act (33 U.S.C. 1288) that discharge to navigable
means any water that comes into contact with a raw mate- waters.
rial, product, or byproduct including manure, litter, feed, b. Not defined as a “large” or “medium” municipal
milk, eggs, or bedding and water directly or indirectly separate storm sewer system or designated under
used in the operation of an animal feeding operation for R18-9-A902(D)(2).
any or all of the following: c. Similar to municipal separate storm sewer systems
a. Spillage or overflow from animal or poultry water- such as systems at military bases, large hospital or
ing systems; prison complexes, universities, and highways and
b. Washing, cleaning, or flushing pens, barns, manure other thoroughfares. The term does not include a
pits, or other animal feeding operation facilities; separate storm sewer in a very discrete area such as
c. Direct contact swimming, washing, or spray cooling an individual building.
of animals; or 36. “Stormwater” means stormwater runoff, snow melt run-
d. Dust control. off, and surface runoff and drainage.
30. “Proposed permit” means an AZPDES permit prepared 37. “Treatment works treating domestic sewage” means a
after the close of the public comment period (including POTW or any other sewage sludge or waste water treat-
EPA review), and any applicable public hearing and ment device or system, regardless of ownership (includ-
administrative appeal, but before final issuance by the ing federal facilities), used in the storage, treatment,
Director. A proposed permit is not a draft permit. recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sew-
age, including land dedicated for the disposal of sewage

sludge. This definition does not include septic tanks or B. Article 9 of this Chapter applies to any “discharge of a pollut-
similar devices. For purposes of this definition, “domestic ant.” Examples of categories that result in a “discharge of a
sewage” includes waste and wastewater from humans or pollutant” and may require an AZPDES permit include:
household operations that are discharged to or otherwise 1. CAFOs;
enter a treatment works. 2. Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities;
38. “Waste containment area” means any part of an animal 3. Case-by-case designation of concentrated aquatic animal
feeding operation where waste is stored or contained production facilities;
including settling basins and areas within berms and a. The Director may designate any warm- or cold-
diversions that separate uncontaminated stormwater. water aquatic animal production facility as a concen-
trated aquatic animal production facility upon deter-
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mining that it is a significant contributor of pollution
to navigable waters. The Director shall consider the
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by
following factors when making this determination:
final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 5564, effective February 2,
i. The location and quality of the receiving waters
2004 (Supp. 03-4).
of the United States;
R18-9-A902. AZPDES Permit Transition, Applicability, and ii. The holding, feeding, and production capacities
Exclusions of the facility;
A. Upon the effective date of EPA approval of the AZPDES pro- iii. The quantity and nature of the pollutants reach-
gram, the Department shall, under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, ing navigable waters; and
Article 3.1 and Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter, administer iv. Any other relevant factor;
any permit authorized or issued under the NPDES program, b. A permit application is not required from a concen-
including an expired permit that EPA has continued in effect trated aquatic animal production facility designated
under 40 CFR 122.6. under subsection (B)(3)(a) until the Director con-
1. The Director shall give a notice to all Arizona NPDES ducts an onsite inspection of the facility and deter-
permittees, except NPDES permittees located on and dis- mines that the facility should and could be regulated
charging in Indian Country, and shall publish a notice in under the AZPDES permit program;
one or more newspapers of general circulation in the 4. Aquaculture projects;
state. The notice shall contain: 5. Manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silviculture
a. The effective date of EPA approval of the AZPDES point sources;
program; 6. POTWs;
b. The name and address of the Department; 7. New sources and new dischargers;
c. The name of each individual permitted facility and 8. Stormwater discharges:
its permit number; a. Associated with industrial activity as defined under
d. The title of each general permit administered by the 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14), incorporated by reference in
Department; R18-9-A905(A)(1)(d). The Department shall not
e. The name and address of the contact person, to consider a discharge to be a discharge associated
which the permittee will submit notification and with industrial activity if the discharge is composed
monitoring reports; entirely of stormwater and meets the conditions of
f. Information specifying the state laws equivalent to no exposure as defined under 40 CFR 122.26(g),
the federal laws or regulations referenced in a incorporated by reference in R18-9-A905(A)(1)(d);
NPDES permit; and b. From a large, medium, or small MS4;
g. The name, address, and telephone number of a per- c. From a construction activity, including clearing,
son from whom an interested person may obtain fur- grading, and excavation, that results in the distur-
ther information about the transition. bance of:
2. The Department shall provide the following entities with i. Equal to or greater than one acre or;
a copy of the notice: ii. Less than one acre of total land area that is part
a. Each county department of health, environmental of a larger common plan of development or sale
services, or comparable department; if the larger common plan will ultimately dis-
b. Each Arizona council of government, tribal govern- turb equal to or greater than one acre; but
ment, the states of Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and iii. Not including routine maintenance that is per-
California, and EPA Region 9; formed to maintain the original line and grade,
c. Any person who requested, in writing, notification hydraulic capacity, or original purpose of the
of the activity; facility;
d. The Mexican Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y d. Any discharge that the Director determines contrib-
Recursos Naturales, and utes to a violation of a water quality standard or is a
e. The United States Section of the International significant contributor of pollutants to a navigable
Boundary and Water Commission. water, which may include a discharge from a con-
3. If a timely application for a NPDES permit is submitted veyance or system of conveyances (including roads
to EPA before approval of the AZPDES program, the with drainage systems and municipal streets) used
applicant may continue the process with EPA or request for collecting and conveying stormwater runoff or a
the Department to act on the application. In either case, system of discharges from municipal separate storm
the Department shall issue the permit. sewers.
4. The terms and conditions under which the permit was C. Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter apply to the following biosol-
issued remain the same until the permit is modified. ids categories and may require an AZPDES permit:
1. Treatment works treating domestic sewage that would not
otherwise require an AZPDES permit; and

2. Using, applying, generating, marketing, transporting, and b. All regulated MS4s shall have coverage under an
disposing of biosolids. AZPDES permit no later than March 8, 2007.
D. Director designation of MS4s. 2. The Director may provide a waiver under R18-9-
1. The Director may designate and require any small MS4 B901(A)(3) for any municipal separate storm sewage sys-
located outside of an urbanized area to obtain an AZP- tem operating under a phase-in plan.
DES stormwater permit. The Director shall base this des- G. Exclusions. The following discharges do not require an AZP-
ignation on whether a stormwater discharge results in or DES permit:
has the potential to result in an exceedance of a water 1. Discharge of dredged or fill material into a navigable
quality standard, including impairment of a designated water that is regulated under section 404 of the Clean
use, or another significant water quality impact, including Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344);
a habitat or biological impact. 2. The introduction of sewage, industrial wastes, or other
a. When deciding whether to designate a small MS4, pollutants into POTWs by indirect dischargers. Plans or
the Director shall consider the following criteria: agreements to switch to this method of disposal in the
i. Discharges to sensitive waters, future do not relieve dischargers of the obligation to have
ii. Areas with high growth or growth potential, and comply with a permit until all discharges of pollut-
iii. Areas with a high population density, ants to a navigable water are eliminated. This exclusion
iv. Areas that are contiguous to an urbanized area, does not apply to the introduction of pollutants to pri-
v. Small MS4s that cause a significant contribu- vately owned treatment works or to other discharges
tion of pollutants to a navigable water, through a pipe, sewer, or other conveyance owned by the
vi. Small MS4s that do not have effective pro- state, a municipality, or other party not leading to treat-
grams to protect water quality, and ment works;
vii. Any other relevant criteria. 3. Any discharge in compliance with the instructions of an
b. The same requirements for small MS4s designated on-scene coordinator under 40 CFR 300, The National
under 40 CFR 122.32(a)(1) apply to permits for des- Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency
ignated MS4s not waived under R18-9-B901(A)(3). Plan; or 33 CFR 153.10(e), Control of Pollution by Oil
2. The Director may designate an MS4 as part of a large or and Hazardous Substances, Discharge Removal;
medium system due to the interrelationship between the 4. Any introduction of pollutants from a nonpoint source
discharges from a designated storm sewer and the dis- agricultural or silvicultural activity, including stormwater
charges from a municipal separate storm sewer described runoff from an orchard, cultivated crop, pasture, range-
under R18-9-A901(16)(a) and (b), or R18-9-A901(20)(a) land, and forest land, but not discharges from a concen-
or (b), as applicable. In making this determination, the trated animal feeding operation, concentrated aquatic
Director shall consider the following factors: animal production facility, silvicultural point source, or to
a. Physical interconnections between the municipal an aquaculture project;
separate storm sewers; 5. Return flows from irrigated agriculture;
b. The location of discharges from the designated 6. Discharges into a privately owned treatment works,
municipal separate storm sewer relative to dis- except as the Director requires under 40 CFR 122.44(m),
charges from municipal separate storm sewers which is incorporated by reference in R18-9-
described in R18-9-A901(16)(a) and R18-9- A905(A)(3)(d);
A901(20)(a); 7. Discharges from conveyances for stormwater runoff from
c. The quantity and nature of pollutants discharged to a mining operations or oil and gas exploration, production,
navigable water; processing or treatment operations, or transmission facili-
d. The nature of the receiving waters; and ties, composed entirely of flows from conveyances or
e. Any other relevant factor. systems of conveyances, including pipes, conduits,
3. The Director shall designate a small MS4 that is physi- ditches, and channels, used for collecting and conveying
cally interconnected with a MS4 that is regulated by the precipitation runoff and that are not contaminated by con-
AZPDES program if the small MS4 substantially contrib- tact with or that has not come into contact with, any over-
utes to the pollutant loading of the regulated MS4. burden, raw material, intermediate products, finished
E. Petitions. The Director may, upon a petition, designate as a product, byproduct, or waste product located on the site
large, medium or small MS4, a municipal separate storm of the operations.
sewer located within the boundaries of a region defined by a H. Conditional no exposure exclusion.
stormwater management regional authority based on a juris- 1. Discharges composed entirely of stormwater are not con-
dictional, watershed, or other appropriate basis that includes sidered stormwater discharges associated with an indus-
one or more of the systems described in R18-9-A901(16), trial activity if there is no exposure, and the discharger
R18-9-A901(20) or R18-9-A901(35), as applicable. satisfies the conditions under 40 CFR 122.26(g), which is
F. Phase-ins. incorporated by reference in R18-9-A905(A)(1)(d).
1. The Director may phase-in permit coverage for a small 2. For purposes of this subsection:
MS4 serving a jurisdiction with a population of less than a. “No exposure” means that all industrial materials
10,000 if a phasing schedule is developed and imple- and activities are protected by a storm resistant shel-
mented for approximately 20 percent annually of all ter to prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and
small MS4s that qualify for the phased-in coverage. runoff.
a. If the phasing schedule is not yet approved for per- b. “Industrial materials or activities” include material
mit coverage, the Director shall, by December 9, handling equipment or activities, industrial machin-
2002, determine whether to issue an AZPDES per- ery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-prod-
mit or allow a waiver under R18-9-B901(A)(3) for ucts, final products, or waste products.
each eligible MS4. c. “Material-handling activities” include storage, load-
ing and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of

any raw material, intermediate product, final prod- C. The issuance of a permit does not authorize any injury to a per-
uct, or waste product. son or property or invasion of other private rights, or any
infringement of federal, state, or local law, or regulations.
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New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, Historical Note
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879,
final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2704, effective June 5, 2002 effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
(Supp. 02-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R.
R18-9-A905. AZPDES Program Standards
5564, effective February 2, 2004 (Supp. 03-4).
A. Except for subsection (A)(11), the following 40 CFR sections
R18-9-A903. Prohibitions and appendices, July 1, 2003 edition, as they apply to the
The Director shall not issue a permit: NPDES program, are incorporated by reference, do not
1. If the conditions of the permit do not provide for compli- include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated
ance with the applicable requirements of A.R.S. Title 49, matter, and are on file with the Department:
Chapter 2, Article 3.1; 18 A.A.C. 9, Articles 9 and 10; 1. General program requirements.
and the Clean Water Act; a. 40 CFR 122.7;
2. Before resolution of an EPA objection to a draft or pro- b. 40 CFR 122.21, except 40 CFR 122.21(a) through
posed permit under R18-9-A908(C); (e) and (l);
3. If the imposition of conditions cannot ensure compliance c. 40 CFR 122.22;
with the applicable water quality requirements from Ari- d. 40 CFR 122.26, except 40 CFR 122.26(c)(2), and 40
zona or an affected state or tribe, or a federally promul- CFR 122.26(e)(2);
gated water quality standard under 40 CFR 131.31; e. 40 CFR 122.29;
4. If in the judgment of the Secretary of the U.S. Army, act- f. 40 CFR 122.32;
ing through the Chief of Engineers, the discharge will g. 40 CFR 122.33;
substantially impair anchorage and navigation in or on h. 40 CFR 122.34;
any navigable water; i. 40 CFR 122.35;
5. For the discharge of any radiological, chemical, or bio- j. 40 CFR 122.62(a) and (b).
logical warfare agent, or high-level radioactive waste; 2. Procedures for Decision making.
6. For any discharge inconsistent with a plan or plan amend- a. 40 CFR 124.8, except 40 CFR 124.8(b)(3); and
ment approved under section 208(b) of the Clean Water b. 40 CFR 124.56.
Act (33 U.S.C. 1288); and 3. Permit requirements and conditions.
7. To a new source or a new discharger if the discharge from a. 40 CFR 122.41, except 40 CFR 122.41(a)(2) and
its construction or operation will cause or contribute to (a)(3);
the violation of a water quality standard. The owner or b. 40 CFR 122.42;
operator of a new source or new discharger proposing to c. 40 CFR 122.43;
discharge into a water segment that does not meet water d. 40 CFR 122.44;
quality standards or is not expected to meet those stan- e. 40 CFR 122.45;
dards even after the application of the effluent limitations f. 40 CFR 122.47;
required under R18-9-A905(A)(8), and for which the g. 40 CFR 122.48; and
Department has performed a wasteload allocation for the h. 40 CFR 122.50.
proposed discharge, shall demonstrate before the close of 4. Criteria and standards for the national pollutant discharge
the public comment period that: elimination system. 40 CFR 125, subparts A, B, D, H,
a. There are sufficient remaining wasteload allocations and I.
to allow for the discharge, and 5. Toxic pollutant effluent standards. 40 CFR 129.
b. The existing dischargers into the segment are subject 6. Secondary treatment regulation. 40 CFR 133.
to schedules of compliance designed to bring the 7. Guidelines for establishing test procedures for the analy-
segment into compliance with water quality stan- sis of pollutants, 40 CFR 136.
dards. 8. Effluent guidelines and standards.
a. General provisions, 40 CFR 401; and
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b. General pretreatment regulations for existing and
new sources of pollution, 40 CFR 403 and Appendi-
ces A, D, E, and G.
final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2704, effective June 5, 2002
9. Effluent limitations guidelines. 40 CFR 405 through 40
(Supp. 02-2).
CFR 471.
R18-9-A904. Effect of a Permit 10. Standards for the use or disposal of sewage sludge. 40
A. Except for a standard or prohibition imposed under section CFR 503, Subpart C.
307 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1317) for a toxic pollut- 11. The following substitutions apply to the material in sub-
ant that is injurious to human health and standards for sewage sections (A)(1) through (A)(10):
sludge use or disposal under Article 10 of this Chapter, com- a. Substitute the term AZPDES for any reference to
pliance with an AZPDES permit during its term constitutes NPDES;
compliance, for purposes of enforcement, with Article 9 of this b. Except for 40 CFR 122.21(f) through (q), substitute
Chapter. However, the Director may modify, revoke and reis- R18-9-B901 (individual permit), and R18-9-C901
sue, suspend, or terminate a permit during its term for cause (general permit), for any reference to 40 CFR
under R18-9-B906. 122.21;
B. The issuance of a permit does not convey any property rights c. Substitute Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter for any
of any sort, or any exclusive privilege. reference to 40 CFR 122;

d. Substitute R18-9-C901 for any reference to 40 CFR containing pollutant discharge limits promulgated by EPA
122.28; under section 307(b) and (c) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.
e. Substitute R18-9-B901 (individual permit), and 1317), which applies to Industrial Users. This term includes
R18-9-C901 (general permit), for any reference to prohibitive discharge limits established under 40 CFR 403.5.
40 CFR 122 subpart B;
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f. Substitute Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter for any
reference to 40 CFR 123;
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
g. Substitute Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter for any
reference to 40 CFR 124; R18-9-A907. Public Notice
h. Substitute R18-9-1006 for any reference to 40 CFR A. Individual permits.
503.32; and 1. The Director shall publish a notice that a draft individual
i. Substitute R18-9-1010 for any reference to 40 CFR permit has been prepared, or a permit application has
503.33. been tentatively denied, in one or more newspapers of
B. A person shall analyze a pollutant using a test procedure for general circulation where the facility is located. The
the pollutant specified by the Director in an AZPDES permit. notice shall contain:
If the Director does not specify a test procedure for a pollutant a. The name and address of the Department;
in an AZPDES permit, a person shall analyze the pollutant b. The name and address of the permittee or permit
using: applicant and if different, the name of the facility or
1. A test procedure listed in 40 CFR 136, which is incorpo- activity regulated by the permit;
rated by reference in subsection (A)(7); c. A brief description of the business conducted at the
2. An alternate test procedure approved by the EPA as pro- facility or activity described in the permit applica-
vided in 40 CFR 136; tion;
3. A test procedure listed in 40 CFR 136, with modifications d. The name, address, and telephone number of a per-
allowed by the EPA and approved as a method alteration son from whom an interested person may obtain fur-
by the Arizona Department of Health Services under ther information, including copies of the draft
A.A.C. R9-14-610(B); or permit, fact sheet, and application;
4. If a test procedure for a pollutant is not available under e. A brief description of the comment procedures, the
subsection (B)(1) through (B)(3), a test procedure listed time and place of any hearing, including a statement
in A.A.C. R9-14-612 or approved under A.A.C. R9-14- of procedures to request a hearing (unless a hearing
610(B). has already been scheduled), and any other proce-
Historical Note dure by which the public may participate in the final
New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, permit decision;
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by f. A general description of the location of each existing
final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 2704, effective June 5, 2002 or proposed discharge point and the name of the
(Supp. 02-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. receiving water;
5564, effective February 2, 2004 (Supp. 03-4). g. For sources subject to section 316(a) of the Clean
Water Act, a statement that the thermal component
R18-9-A906. General Pretreatment Regulations for Existing of the discharge is subject to effluent limitations
and New Sources of Pollution under the Clean Water Act, section 301 (33 U.S.C.
A. The reduction or alteration of a pollutant may be obtained by 1311) or 306 (33 U.S.C. 1316) and a brief descrip-
physical, chemical, or biological processes, process changes, tion, including a quantitative statement, of the ther-
or by other means, except as prohibited under 40 CFR mal effluent limitations proposed under section 301
403.6(d), which is incorporated by reference in R18-9- (33 U.S.C. 1311) or 306 (33 U.S.C. 1316);
A905(A)(8)(b). Appropriate pretreatment technology includes h. Requirements applicable to cooling water intake
control equipment, such as equalization tanks or facilities, for structures at new facilities subject to 40 CFR 125,
protection against surges or slug loading that might interfere subpart I; and
with or otherwise be incompatible with the POTW. However, i. Any additional information considered necessary to
if wastewater from a regulated process is mixed in an equaliza- the permit decision.
tion facility with unregulated wastewater or with wastewater 2. The Department shall provide the applicant with a copy
from another regulated process, the effluent from the equaliza- of the draft individual permit.
tion facility shall meet an adjusted pretreatment limit calcu- 3. Copy of the notice. The Department shall provide the fol-
lated under 40 CFR 403.6(e), which is incorporated by lowing entities with a copy of the notice:
reference in R18-9-A905(A)(8)(b). a. The applicant or permittee;
B. Pretreatment applies to: b. Any user identified in the permit application of a pri-
1. Pollutants from non-domestic sources covered by pre- vately owned treatment works;
treatment standards that are indirectly discharged, trans- c. Any affected federal, state, tribal, or local agency, or
ported by truck or rail, or otherwise introduced into council of government;
POTWs; d. Federal and state agencies with jurisdiction over
2. POTWs that receive wastewater from sources subject to fish, shellfish, and wildlife resources, the Arizona
national pretreatment standards; and Historic Preservation Office, and the U.S. Army
3. Any new or existing source subject to national pretreat- Corps of Engineers;
ment standards. e. Each applicable county department of health, envi-
C. National pretreatment standards do not apply to sources that ronmental services, or comparable department;
discharge to a sewer that is not connected to a POTW. f. Any person who requested, in writing, notification
D. For purposes of this Section the terms “National Pretreatment of the activity; and
Standard” and “Pretreatment Standard” mean any regulation

g. The Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Nat- include the specified conditions in the permit to the
urales and the United States Section of the Interna- extent they are determined necessary to carry out the
tional Boundary and Water Commission, if the provisions of the Clean Water Act.
Department is aware the effluent discharge is B. Public hearing.
expected to reach Sonora, Mexico, either through 1. The Director shall provide notice and conduct a public
surface water or groundwater. hearing to address a draft permit or denial regarding a
B. General permits. If the Director considers issuing a general final decision if:
permit applicable to a category of discharge under R18-9- a. Significant public interest in a public hearing exists,
C901, the Director shall publish a general notice of the draft or
permit in the Arizona Administrative Register. The notice shall b. Significant issues or information have been brought
contain: to the attention of the Director during the comment
1. The name and address of the Department, period that was not considered previously in the per-
2. The name of the person to contact regarding the permit, mitting process.
3. The general permit category, 2. If, after publication of the notice under R18-9-A907, the
4. A brief description of the proposed general permit, Director determines that a public hearing is necessary, the
5. A map or description of the permit area, Director shall schedule a public hearing and publish
6. The web site or any other location where the proposed notice of the public hearing at least once, in one or more
general permit may be obtained, and newspapers of general circulation where the facility is
7. The ending date for public comment. located. The notice for public hearing shall contain:
a. The date, time, and place of the hearing;
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b. Reference to the date of a previous public notice
relating to the proposed decision, if any; and
c. A brief description of the nature and purpose of the
hearing, including reference to the applicable laws
2004 (Supp. 03-4).
and rules.
R18-9-A908. Public Participation, EPA Review, EPA Hearing 3. The Department shall accept written public comment
A. Public comment period. until the close of the hearing or until a later date specified
1. The Director shall accept written comments from any by the person presiding at the public hearing.
interested person before a decision is made on any notice C. EPA review of draft and proposed permits.
published under R18-9-A907(A) or (B). 1. Individual permits.
2. The public comment period begins on the publication a. The Department shall send a copy of the draft permit
date of the notice and extends for 30 calendar days. to EPA.
3. The Director may extend the comment period to provide b. If EPA objects to the draft permit within 30 days
commenters a reasonable opportunity to participate in the from the date of receipt of the draft permit, the EPA
decision-making process. comment period is extended to 90 days from the date
4. If any data, information, or arguments submitted during of receipt of the draft permit and the substantive
the public comment period appear to raise substantial review time-frame is suspended until EPA makes a
new questions concerning a permit, the Director may final determination.
reopen or extend the comment period to provide inter- c. If, based on public comments, the Department
ested persons an opportunity to comment on the informa- revises the draft permit, the Department shall send
tion or arguments submitted. Comments filed during a EPA a copy of the proposed permit. If EPA objects
reopened comment period are limited to the substantial to the proposed permit within 30 days from the date
new questions that caused its reopening. of receipt of the proposed permit, the EPA comment
a. Corps of Engineers. period is extended to 90 days from the date of
i. If the District Engineer advises the Director receipt of the proposed permit and the substantive
that denying the permit or imposing specified review time-frame is suspended until EPA makes a
conditions upon a permit is necessary to avoid final determination.
any substantial impairment of anchorage or d. If EPA withdraws its objection to the draft or pro-
navigation, then the Director shall deny the per- posed permit or does not submit specific objections
mit or include the specified conditions in the within 90 days, the Director shall issue the permit.
permit. 2. General permits. The Director shall send a copy of the
ii. A person shall use the applicable procedures of draft permit to EPA and comply with the following
the Corps of Engineers Review and not the pro- review procedure for EPA comments:
cedures under this Article to appeal the denial a. If EPA objects to the draft permit within 90 days
of a permit or conditions specified by the Dis- from receipt of the draft permit, the Department
trict Engineer. shall not issue the permit until the objection is
iii. If the conditions are stayed by a court of com- resolved;
petent jurisdiction or by applicable procedures b. If, based on public comments, the Department
of the Corps of Engineers, those conditions are revises the draft permit, the Department shall send
considered stayed in the AZPDES permit for EPA a copy of the proposed permit. If EPA objects
the duration of that stay. to the proposed permit within 90 days from receipt
b. If an agency with jurisdiction over fish, wildlife, or of the proposed permit, the Department shall not
public health advises the Director in writing that the issue the permit until the objection is resolved;
imposition of specified conditions upon the permit is c. If EPA withdraws its objection to the draft or pro-
necessary to avoid substantial impairment of fish, posed permit or does not submit specific objections
shellfish, or wildlife resource, the Director may within 90 days, the Director shall issue the permit.

D. EPA hearing. Within 90 days of receipt by the Director of a 2. The location of the facility;
specific objection by EPA, the Director or any interested per- 3. The exact nature of the petition, and
son may request that EPA hold a public hearing on the objec- 4. Evidence of the validity of the petition.
tion. C. The Department shall provide the permittee with a copy of the
1. If following the public hearing EPA withdraws the objec- petition.
tion, the Director shall issue the permit.
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2. If a public hearing is not held, and EPA reaffirms the
original objection, or modifies the terms of the objection,
and the Director does not resubmit a permit revised to
meet the EPA objection within 90 days of receipt of the PART B. INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
objection, EPA may issue the permit for one term. Fol-
lowing the completion of the permit term, authority to R18-9-B901. Individual Permit Application
issue the permit reverts to the Department. A. Time to apply.
3. If a public hearing is held and EPA does not withdraw an 1. Any person who owns or operates a facility covered by
objection or modify the terms of the objection, and the R18-9-A902(B) or R18-9-A902(C), shall apply for an
Director does not resubmit a permit revised to meet the AZPDES individual permit at least 180 days before the
EPA objection within 30 days of notification of the EPA date of the discharge or a later date if granted by the
objection, EPA may issue the permit for one permit term. Director, unless the person:
Following the completion of the permit term, authority to a. Is exempt under R18-9-A902(G);
issue the permit reverts to the Department. b. Is covered by a general permit under Article 9, Part
4. If EPA issues the permit instead of the Director, the C of this Chapter; or
Department shall close the application file. c. Is a user of a privately owned treatment works,
E. Final permit determination. unless the Director requires a permit under 40 CFR
1. Individual permits. At the same time the Department 122.44(m).
notifies a permittee or an applicant of the final individual 2. Construction. Any person who proposes a construction
permit determination, the Department shall send, through activity under R18-9-A902(B)(9)(c) or R18-9-
regular mail, a notice of the determination to any person A902(B)(9)(d) and wishes coverage under an individual
who submitted comments or attended a public hearing on permit, shall apply for the individual permit at least 90
the final individual permit determination. The Depart- days before the date on which construction is to com-
ment shall: mence.
a. Specify the provisions, if any, of the draft individual 3. Waivers.
permit that have been changed in the final individual a. Unless the Director grants a waiver under 40 CFR
permit determination, and the reasons for the 122.32, a person operating a small MS4 is regulated
change; and under the AZPDES program.
b. Briefly describe and respond to all significant com- b. The Director shall review any waiver granted under
ments on the draft individual permit or the permit subsection (A)(3)(a) at least every five years to
application raised during the public comment determine whether any of the information required
period, or during any hearing. for granting the waiver has changed.
2. General permits. The Director shall publish a general B. Application. An individual permit applicant shall submit the
notice of the final permit determination in the Arizona following information on an application obtained from the
Administrative Register. The notice shall: Department. The Director may require more than one applica-
a. Specify the provisions, if any, of the draft general tion from a facility depending on the number and types of dis-
permit that have been changed in the final general charges or outfalls.
permit determination, and the reasons for the 1. Discharges, other than stormwater.
change; a. The information required under 40 CFR 122.21(f)
b. Briefly describe and respond to all significant com- through (l);
ments on the draft general permit raised during the b. The signature of the certifying official required
public comment period, or during any hearing; and under 40 CFR 122.22;
c. Specify where a copy of the final general permit c. The name and telephone number of the operator, if
may be obtained. the operator is not the applicant; and
3. The Department shall make the response to comments d. Whether the facility is located in the border area,
available to the public. and, if so:
i. A description of the area into which the effluent
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discharges from the facility may flow, and
ii. A statement explaining whether the effluent
discharged is expected to cross the Arizona-
R18-9-A909. Petitions Sonora, Mexico border.
A. Any person may submit a petition to the Director requesting: 2. Stormwater. In addition to the information required in
1. The issuance of a general permit; subsection (B)(1)(c) and (B)(1)(d):
2. An individual permit covering any discharge into an MS4 a. For stormwater discharges associated with industrial
under 40 CFR 122.26(f), which is incorporated by refer- activity, the application requirements under 40 CFR
ence in R18-9-A905(A)(1)(d); or 122.26(c)(1);
3. An individual permit under R18-9-C902(B)(1). b. For large and medium MS4s, the application
B. The petition shall contain: requirements under 40 CFR 122.26(d);
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the peti- c. For small MS4s:
tioner; i. A stormwater management program under 40

CFR 122.34, and effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).

ii. The application requirements under 40 CFR
R18-9-B904. Individual Permit Duration, Reissuance, and
122.33.
C. Consolidation of permit applications. Continuation
1. The Director may consolidate two or more permit appli- A. Permit duration.
cations for any facility or activity that requires a permit 1. An AZPDES individual permit is effective for a fixed
under Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter. term of not more than five years. The Director may issue
2. Whenever a facility or activity requires an additional per- a permit for a duration that is less than the full allowable
mit under Articles 9 and 10 of this Chapter, the Director term.
may coordinate the expiration date of the new permit with 2. If the Director does not reissue a permit within the period
the expiration date of an existing permit so that all per- specified in the permit, the permit expires, unless it is
mits expire simultaneously. The Department may then continued under subsection (C).
consolidate the processing of the subsequent applications 3. If a permittee of a large or medium MS4 allows a permit
for renewal permits. to expire by failing to reapply within the time period
specified in subsection (B), the permittee shall submit a
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New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, cation requirements under 40 CFR 122.26(d), which is
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). incorporated by reference in R18-9-A905(A)(1)(d).
R18-9-B902. Requested Coverage Under a General Permit B. Permit reissuance.
An owner or operator may request that an individual permit be 1. A permittee shall reapply for an individual permit at least
revoked, if a source is excluded from a general permit solely 180 days before the permit expiration date.
because it already has an individual permit. 2. Unless otherwise specified in the permit, an annual report
1. The Director shall grant the request for revocation of an submitted 180 days before the permit expiration date sat-
individual permit upon determining that the permittee isfies the reapplication requirement for an MS4 permit.
otherwise qualifies for coverage under a general permit. The annual report shall contain:
2. Upon revocation of the individual permit, the general per- a. The name, address, and telephone number of the
mit applies to the source. MS4;
b. The name, address, and telephone number of the
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New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, c. The status of compliance with permit conditions,
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). including an assessment of the appropriateness of
R18-9-B903. Individual Permit Issuance or Denial the selected best management practices and progress
toward achieving the selected measurable goals for
A. Once the application is complete, the Director shall tentatively
each minimum measure;
decide whether to prepare a draft permit or to deny the applica-
d. The results of any information collected and ana-
tion.
lyzed, including monitoring data, if any;
B. Permit issuance. If, based upon the information obtained by or
e. A summary of the stormwater activities planned for
available to the Department under R18-9-A907, R18-9-A908,
the next reporting cycle;
and R18-9-B901, the Director determines that an applicant
f. A change in any identified best management prac-
complies with A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3.1 and Arti-
tices or measurable goals for any minimum measure;
cles 9 and 10 of this Chapter, the Director shall issue a permit
and
that is effective as prescribed in A.R.S. 49-255.01(H).
g. Notice of relying on another governmental entity to
C. Permit denial.
satisfy some of the permit obligations.
1. If the Director decides to deny the permit application, the
C. Continuation. A NPDES or AZPDES individual permit may
Director shall provide the applicant with a written notice
continue beyond its expiration date if:
of intent to deny the permit application. The written noti-
1. The permittee has submitted a complete application for
fication shall include:
an AZPDES individual permit at least 180 days before
a. The reason for the denial with reference to the stat-
the expiration date of the existing permit and the permit-
ute or rule on which the denial is based;
ted activity is of a continuing nature; and
b. The applicant’s right to appeal the denial with the
2. The Department is unable, through no fault of the permit-
Water Quality Appeals Board under A.R.S. § 49-
tee, to issue an AZPDES individual permit on or before
323, the number of days the applicant has to file a
the expiration date of the existing permit.
protest challenging the denial, and the name and
telephone number of the Department contact person Historical Note
who can answer questions regarding the appeals pro- New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879,
cess; and effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
c. The applicant’s right to request an informal settle-
R18-9-B905. Individual Permit Transfer
ment conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.03(A)
and 41-1092.06. A. A permittee may request the Director to transfer an individual
2. The Director shall provide an opportunity for public com- permit to a new permittee. The Director may modify, or revoke
ment under R18-9-A907 and R18-9-A908 on a denial. and reissue the permit to identify the new permittee, or make a
3. The decision of the Director to deny the permit applica- minor modification to identify the new permittee.
tion takes effect 30 days after the decision is served on B. Automatic transfer. The Director may automatically transfer
the applicant, unless the applicant files an appeal under an individual permit to a new permittee if:
A.R.S. 49-255.01(H)(1). 1. The current permittee notifies the Director by certified
mail at least 30 days in advance of the proposed transfer
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ing and new permittee containing a specific date for mit and does not interfere with attainment of the
transfer of permit responsibility, coverage, and liability final compliance date requirement;
between them; and e. Allow for a change in ownership or operational con-
2. The Director does not notify the existing permittee and trol of a facility, if no other change in the permit is
the proposed new permittee of the Director’s intent to necessary, provided that a written agreement con-
modify, or revoke and reissue the permit. A modification taining a specific date for transfer of permit respon-
under this subsection may include a minor modification sibility, coverage, and liability between the current
specified in R18-9-B906(B). and new permittees has been submitted to the Direc-
tor;
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f. Change the construction schedule for a new source
discharger. The change shall not affect a discharger’s
obligation to have all pollution control equipment
R18-9-B906. Modification, Revocation and Reissuance, and installed and in operation before the discharge;
Termination of Individual Permits g Delete a point source outfall if the discharge from
A. Permit modification, revocation and reissuance. that outfall is terminated and does not result in a dis-
1. The Director may modify, or revoke and reissue an indi- charge of pollutants from other outfalls except under
vidual permit for any of the following reasons: permit limits;
a. The Director receives a written request from an h. Incorporate conditions of a POTW pretreatment pro-
interested person; gram approved under 40 CFR 403.11 and 40 CFR
b. The Director receives information, such as when 403.18, which is incorporated by reference in R18-
inspecting a facility; 9-A905(A)(7)(b) as enforceable conditions of the
c. The Director receives a written request to modify, or permit, and
revoke and reissue a permit from a permittee as i. Annex an area by a municipality.
required in the individual permit; or 2. Any modification processed under subsection (B)(1) is
d. After review of a permit file, the Director deter- not subject to the public notice provision under R18-9-
mines one or more of the causes listed under 40 CFR A907 or public participation procedures under R18-9-
122.62(a) or (b) exists. A908.
i. If the Director decides a written request is not C. Permit termination.
justified under 40 CFR 122.62 or subsection 1. The Director may terminate an individual permit during
(B), the Director shall send the requester a brief its term or deny reissuance of a permit for any of the fol-
written response giving a reason for the deci- lowing causes:
sion. a. The permittee’s failure to comply with any condition
ii. The denial of a request for modification, or of the permit;
revocation and reissuance is not subject to pub- b. The permittee’s failure in the application or during
lic notice, comment, or hearing under R18-9- the permit issuance process to disclose fully all rele-
A907 and R18-9-A908(A) and (B). vant facts, or the permittee’s misrepresentation of
2. If the Director tentatively decides to modify, or revoke any relevant fact;
and reissue an individual permit, the Director shall pre- c. The Director determined that the permitted activity
pare a draft permit incorporating the proposed changes. endangers human health or the environment and can
The Director may request additional information and, in only be regulated to acceptable levels by permit
the case of a modified permit, may require the submission modification or termination; or
of an updated application. d. A change occurs in any condition that requires either
a. Modified individual permit. The Director shall a temporary or permanent reduction or elimination
reopen only the modified conditions when preparing of any discharge, sludge use, or disposal practice
a new draft permit and process the modifications. controlled by the permit, for example, a plant clo-
b. Revoked and reissued individual permit. sure or termination of discharge by connection to a
i. The permittee shall submit a new application. POTW.
ii. The Director shall reopen the entire permit just 2. If the Director terminates a permit during its term or
as if the permit had expired and was being reis- denies a permit renewal application for any cause listed in
sued. subsection (C)(1), the Director shall issue a Notice of
3. During any modification, or revocation and reissuance Intent to Terminate, except when the entire discharge is
proceeding, the permittee shall comply with all condi- terminated.
tions of the existing permit until a new final permit is a. Unless the permittee objects to the termination
issued. notice within 30 days after the notice is sent, the ter-
B. Minor modifications. mination is final at the end of the 30 days.
1. Upon consent of the permittee, the Director may make b. If the permittee objects to the termination notice, the
any of the following modifications to an individual per- permittee shall respond in writing to the Director
mit: within 30 days after the notice is sent.
a. Correct typographical errors; c. Expedited permit termination. If a permittee
b. Update a permit condition that changed as a result of requests an expedited permit termination procedure,
updating an Arizona water quality standard; the permittee shall certify that the permittee is not
c. Require more frequent monitoring or reporting by subject to any pending state or federal enforcement
the permittee; actions, including citizen suits brought under state or
d. Change an interim compliance date in a schedule of federal law.
compliance, provided the new date is not more than
120 days after the date specified in the existing per-

d. The denial of a request for termination is not subject d. Require the same or similar monitoring; and
to public notice, comment, or hearing under R18-9- e. Are more appropriately controlled under a general
A907 and R18-9-A908(A) and (B). permit than under an individual permit.
B. Any person seeking coverage under a general permit issued
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under subsection (A) shall submit a Notice of Intent on a form
provided by the Department within the time-frame specified in
the general permit unless exempted under the general permit
R18-9-B907. Individual Permit Variances as provided in subsection (C)(2). The person shall not dis-
A. The Director may grant or deny a request for any of the fol- charge before the time specified in the general permit unless
lowing variances: the discharge is authorized by another permit.
1. An extension under section 301(i) of the Clean Water Act C. Exemption from filing a Notice of Intent.
(33 U.S.C. 1311) based on a delay in completion of a 1. The following dischargers are not exempt from submit-
POTW; ting a Notice of Intent:
2. After consultation with EPA, an extension under section a. A discharge from a POTW;
301(k) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1311) based on b. A combined sewer overflow;
the use of innovative technology; c. A MS4;
3. A variance under section 316(a) of the Clean Water Act d. A primary industrial facility;
(33 U.S.C. 1326) for thermal pollution, or e. A stormwater discharge associated with industrial
4. A variance under R18-11-122 for a water quality stan- activity;
dard. f. A CAFO;
B. The Director may deny, forward to EPA with a written concur- g. A treatment works treating domestic sewage; and
rence, or submit to EPA without recommendation a completed h. A stormwater discharge associated with construction
request for: activity.
1. A variance based on the economic capability of the appli- 2. For dischargers not listed in subsection (C)(1), the Direc-
cant under section 301(c) of the Clean Water Act (33 tor may consider a Notice of Intent inappropriate for the
U.S.C. 1311); or discharge and authorize the discharge under a general
2. A variance based on water quality related effluent limita- permit without a Notice of Intent. In making this finding,
tions under 302(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 1312) of the Clean the Director shall consider:
Water Act. a. The type of discharge,
C. The Director may deny or forward to EPA with a written con- b. The expected nature of the discharge,
currence a completed request for: c. The potential for toxic and conventional pollutants
1. A variance based on the presence of fundamentally dif- in the discharge,
ferent factors from those on which an effluent limitations d. The expected volume of the discharge,
guideline is based; and e. Other means of identifying the discharges covered
2. A variance based upon water quality factors under section by the permit, and
301(g) of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1311). f. The estimated number of discharges covered by the
D. If the Department approves a variance under subsection (A) or permit.
if EPA approves a variance under subsection (B) or (C), the 3. The Director shall provide reasons for not requiring a
Director shall prepare a draft permit incorporating the vari- Notice of Intent for a general permit in the public notice.
ance. Any public notice of a draft permit for which a variance D. Notice of Intent. The Director shall specify the contents of the
or modification has been approved or denied shall identify the Notice of Intent in the general permit and the applicant shall
applicable procedures for appealing the decision. submit information sufficient to establish coverage under the
general permit, including, at a minimum:
Historical Note 1. The name, position, address, and telephone number of the
New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, owner of the facility;
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). 2. The name, position, address, and telephone number of the
PART C. GENERAL PERMITS operator of the facility, if different from subsection
(D)(1);
R18-9-C901. General Permit Issuance 3. The name and address of the facility;
A. The Director may issue a general permit to cover one or more 4. The type and location of the discharge;
categories of discharges, sludge use, or disposal practices, or 5. The receiving streams;
facilities within a geographic area corresponding to existing 6. The latitude and longitude of the facility;
geographic or political boundaries, if the sources within a cov- 7. For a CAFO, the information specified in 40 CFR
ered category of discharges are either: 122.21(i)(1) and a topographic map;
1. Stormwater point sources; or 8. The signature of the certifying official required under 40
2. One or more categories of point sources other than storm- CFR 122.22; and
water point sources, or one or more categories of treat- 9. Any other information necessary to determine eligibility
ment works treating domestic sewage, if the sources, or for the AZPDES general permit.
treatment works treating domestic sewage, within each E. The general permit shall contain:
category all: 1. The expiration date; and
a. Involve the same or substantially similar types of 2. The appropriate permit requirements, permit conditions,
operations; and best management practices, and measurable goals for
b. Discharge the same types of wastes or engage in the MS4 general permits, under R18-9-A905(A)(1), R18-9-
same types of sludge use or disposal practices; A905(A)(2), and R18-9-A905(A)(3) and determined by
c. Require the same effluent limitations, operating con- the Director as necessary and appropriate for the protec-
ditions, or standards for sludge use or disposal; tion of navigable waters.

F. The Department shall inform a permittee if EPA requests the date. In no case shall the deadline be more than 180 days
permittee’s Notice of Intent, unless EPA requests that the per- after the date of the notice.
mittee not be notified. 4. If the permittee fails to submit the individual permit
application within the time period established in subsec-
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tion (A)(3), the applicability of the general permit to the
permittee is automatically terminated at the end of the
day specified by the Director for application submittal.
5. Coverage under the general permit shall continue until an
2004 (Supp. 03-4).
individual permit is issued unless the permit coverage is
R18-9-C902. Required and Requested Coverage Under an terminated under subsection (A)(4).
Individual Permit B. Individual permit request.
A. Individual permit requirements. 1. An owner or operator authorized by a general permit may
1. The Director may require a person authorized by a gen- request an exclusion from coverage of a general permit
eral permit to apply for and obtain an individual permit by applying for an individual permit.
for any of the following cases: a. The owner or operator shall submit an individual
a. A discharger or treatment works treating domestic permit application under R18-9-B901(B) and
sewage is not in compliance with the conditions of include the reasons supporting the request no later
the general permit; than 90 days after publication of the general permit.
b. A change occurs in the availability of demonstrated b. The Director shall grant the request if the reasons
technology or practices for the control or abatement cited by the owner or operator are adequate to sup-
of pollutants applicable to the point source or treat- port the request.
ment works treating domestic sewage; 2. If an individual permit is issued to an owner or operator
c. Effluent limitation guidelines are promulgated for otherwise subject to a general permit, the applicability of
point sources covered by the general permit; the general permit to the discharge is automatically termi-
d. An Arizona Water Quality Management Plan con- nated on the effective date of the individual permit.
taining requirements applicable to the point sources Historical Note
is approved; New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879,
e. Circumstances change after the time of the request effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
to be covered so that the discharger is no longer
appropriately controlled under the general permit, or R18-9-C903. General Permit Duration, Reissuance, and Con-
either a temporary or permanent reduction or elimi- tinuation
nation of the authorized discharge is necessary; A. General permit duration.
f. Standards for sewage sludge use or disposal are pro- 1. An AZPDES general permit is effective for a fixed term
mulgated for the sludge use and disposal practices of not more than five years. The Director may issue a per-
covered by the general permit; or mit for a duration that is less than the full allowable term.
g. If the Director determines that the discharge is a sig- 2. If the Director does not reissue a general permit before
nificant contributor of pollutants. When making this the expiration date, the current general permit will be
determination, the Director shall consider: administratively continued and remain in force and effect
i. The location of the discharge with respect to until the general permit is reissued.
navigable waters, B. Continued coverage. Any permittee granted permit coverage
ii. The size of the discharge, before the expiration date automatically remains covered by
iii. The quantity and nature of the pollutants dis- the continued permit until the earlier of:
charged to navigable waters, and 1. Reissuance or replacement of the permit, at which time
iv. Any other relevant factor. the permittee shall comply with the Notice of Intent con-
2. If an individual permit is required, the Director shall ditions of the new permit to maintain authorization to dis-
notify the discharger in writing of the decision. The charge; or
notice shall include: 2. The date the permittee has submitted a Notice of Termi-
a. A brief statement of the reasons for the decision, nation; or
b. An application form, 3. The date the Director has issued an individual permit for
c. A statement setting a deadline to file the application, the discharge; or
d. A statement that on the effective date of issuance or 4. The date the Director has issued a formal permit decision
denial of the individual permit, coverage under the not to reissue the general permit, at which time the per-
general permit will automatically terminate, mittee shall seek coverage under an alternative general
e. The applicant’s right to appeal the individual permit permit or an individual permit.
requirement with the Water Quality Appeals Board
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under A.R.S. § 49-323, the number of days the
applicant has to file a protest challenging the indi-
vidual permit requirement, and the name and tele-
phone number of the Department contact person R18-9-C904. Change of Ownership or Operator Under a Gen-
who can answer questions regarding the appeals pro- eral Permit
cess; and If a change of ownership or operator occurs for a facility operating
f. The applicant’s right to request an informal settle- under a general permit:
ment conference under A.R.S. §§ 41-1092.03(A) 1. Permitted owner or operator. The permittee shall provide
and 41-1092.06. the Department with a Notice of Termination by certified
3. The discharger shall apply for a permit within 90 days of mail within 30 days after the new owner or operator
receipt of the notice, unless the Director grants a later assumes responsibility for the facility.

a. The Notice of Termination shall include all require- 3. The means of conveyance of animal wastes and process
ments for termination specified in the general permit wastewaters into a navigable water;
for which the Notice of Termination is submitted. 4. The slope, vegetation, rainfall, and any other factor
b. A permittee shall comply with the permit conditions affecting the likelihood or frequency of discharge of ani-
specified in the general permit for which the Notice mal wastes and process wastewaters into a navigable
of Termination is submitted until the Notice of Ter- water; and
mination is received by the Department. 5. Any other relevant factor.
2. New owner or operator. C. The Director shall conduct an onsite inspection of the animal
a. The new owner or operator shall complete and file a feeding operation before the making a designation under sub-
Notice of Intent with the Department within the time section (B).
period specified in the general permit before taking D. The Director shall not designate an animal feeding operation
over operational control of, or initiation of activities having less than the number of animals established in R18-9-
at, the facility. A901(19)(a) as a CAFO unless a pollutant is discharged:
b. If the previous permittee was required to implement 1. Into a navigable water through a manmade ditch, flushing
a stormwater pollution prevention plan, the new system, or other similar manmade device; or
owner shall develop a new stormwater pollution pre- 2. Directly into a navigable water that originates outside of
vention plan, or may modify, certify, and implement and passes over, across, or through the animal feeding
the old stormwater pollution prevention plan if the operation or otherwise comes into direct contact with the
old stormwater pollution prevention plan complies animals confined in the operation.
with the requirements of the current general permit. E. If the Director makes a designation under subsection (B), the
c. The permittee shall provide the Department with a Director shall notify the owner or operator of the operation, in
Notice of Termination if a permitted facility ceases writing, of the designation.
operation, ceases to discharge, or changes operator
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status. In the case of a construction site, the permit-
tee shall submit a Notice of Termination to the
effective February 2, 2004 (Supp. 03-4).
Department when:
i. The facility ceases construction operations and R18-9-D902. AZPDES Permit Coverage Requirements
the discharge is no longer associated with con- A. Any person who owns or operates a CAFO, except as provided
struction or construction-related activities, in subsections (B) and (C), shall submit an application for an
ii. The construction is complete and final site sta- individual permit under R18-9-B901(B) or seek coverage
bilization is achieved, or under a general permit under R18-9-C901(B) within the appli-
iii. The operator’s status changes. cable deadline specified in R18-9-D904(A).
Historical Note B. If a person who owns or operates a large CAFO receives a no
New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, potential to discharge determination under R18-9-D903, cov-
effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). erage under an AZPDES permit described in this Part is not
required.
R18-9-C905. General Permit Modification and Revocation and C. The discharge of manure, litter, or process wastewater to a
Reissuance navigable water from a CAFO as a result of the application of
A. The Director may modify or revoke a general permit issued manure, litter, or process wastewater by the CAFO to land
under R18-9-A907(B), R18-9-A908, and R18-9-C901 if one areas under its control is subject to AZPDES permit require-
or more of the causes listed under 40 CFR 122.62(a) or (b) ments, except where it is an agricultural stormwater discharge
exists. as provided in section 502(14) of the Clean Water Act (33
B. The Director shall follow the procedures specified in R18-9- U.S.C. 1362(14)). For purposes of this Section, an “agricul-
A907(B) and R18-9-A908 to modify or revoke and reissue a tural stormwater discharge” means a precipitation-related dis-
general permit. charge of manure, litter, or process wastewater from land areas
under the control of a CAFO when the person who owns or
Historical Note operates the CAFO has applied the manure, litter, or process
New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 5564, wastewater according to site-specific nutrient management
effective February 2, 2004 (Supp. 03-4). practices to ensure appropriate agricultural use of the nutrients
PART D. ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS AND in the manure, litter, or process wastewater, as specified under
40 CFR 122.42(e)(1)(vi) through (ix).
CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS
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R18-9-D901. CAFO Designations New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 5564,
A. Two or more animal feeding operations under common owner- effective February 2, 2004 (Supp. 03-4).
ship are considered a single animal feeding operation if they
adjoin each other or if they use a common area or system for R18-9-D903. No Potential To Discharge Determinations for
the disposal of wastes. Large CAFOs
B. The Director shall designate an animal feeding operation as a A. For purposes of this Section, “no potential to discharge” means
CAFO if the animal feeding operation significantly contributes that there is no potential for any CAFO manure, litter, or pro-
a pollutant to a navigable water. The Director shall consider cess wastewater to enter into a navigable water under any cir-
the following factors when making this determination: cumstance or climatic condition.
1. The size of the animal feeding operation and the amount B. Any person who owns or operates a large CAFO and has not
of wastes reaching a navigable water; had a discharge within the previous five years may request a
2. The location of the animal feeding operation relative to a no potential to discharge determination by submitting to the
navigable water; Department:

1. The information specified in 40 CFR 122.21(f) and 40 1. Permit coverage deadline for an animal feeding operation
CFR 122.21(i)(1)(i) through (ix) on a form obtained from operating before April 14, 2003.
the Department, by the applicable date specified in R18- a. An owner or operator of an animal feeding operation
9-D904(A); and that operated before April 14, 2003 and was defined
2. Any additional information requested by the Director to as a CAFO before February 2, 2004 shall apply for
supplement the request or requested through an onsite or seek permit coverage or maintain permit coverage
inspection of the CAFO. and comply with the conditions of the applicable
C. Process for making a no potential to discharge determination. AZPDES permit;
1. Upon receiving a request under subsection (B), the Direc- b. An owner or operator of an animal feeding operation
tor shall consider: that operated before April 14, 2003 and was not
a. The potential for discharges from both the produc- defined as a CAFO until February 2, 2004 shall
tion area and any land application area, and apply for or seek permit coverage by a date specified
b. Any record of prior discharges by the CAFO. by the Director, but no later than February 13, 2006;
2. The Director shall issue a public notice that includes: c. An owner or operator of an animal feeding operation
a. A statement that a no potential to discharge request that operated before April 14, 2003 who changes the
has been received; operation on or after February 2, 2004, resulting in
b. A fact sheet, when applicable; the operation being defined as a CAFO, shall apply
c. A brief description of the type of facility or activity for or seek permit coverage as soon as possible, but
that is the subject of the no potential to discharge no later than 90 days after the operational change. If
determination; the operational change will not make the operation a
d. A brief summary of the factual basis, upon which CAFO as defined before February 2, 2004, the
the request is based, for granting the no potential to owner or operator may take until April 13, 2006 or
discharge determination; and 90 days after the operation is defined as a CAFO,
e. A description of the procedures for reaching a final whichever is later, to apply for or seek permit cover-
decision on the no potential to discharge determina- age;
tion. d. An owner or operator of an animal feeding operation
3. The Director shall base the decision to grant a no poten- that operated before April 14, 2003 who constructs
tial to discharge determination on the administrative additional facilities on or after February 2, 2004,
record, which includes all information submitted in sup- resulting in the operation being defined as a CAFO
port of a no potential to discharge determination and any that is a new source, shall apply for or seek permit
other supporting data gathered by the Director. coverage at least 180 days before the new source
4. The Director shall notify the owner or operator of the portion of the CAFO commences operation. If the
large CAFO of the final determination within 90 days of calculated 180-day deadline occurs before February
receiving the request. 2, 2004 and the operation is not subject to this Arti-
D. If the Director determines that the operation has the potential cle before February 2, 2004, the owner or operator
to discharge, the person who owns or operates the CAFO shall shall apply for or seek permit coverage no later than
seek coverage under an AZPDES permit within 30 days after March 3, 2004.
the determination of potential to discharge. 2. Permit coverage deadline for an animal feeding operation
E. A no potential to discharge determination does not relieve the operating on or after April 14, 2003. An owner or opera-
CAFO from the consequences of a discharge. An unpermitted tor who started construction of a CAFO on or after April
CAFO discharging a pollutant into a navigable water is in vio- 14, 2003, including a CAFO subject to the effluent limita-
lation of the Clean Water Act even if the Director issues a no tions guidelines in 40 CFR 412, shall apply for or seek
potential to discharge determination for the facility. If the permit coverage at least 180 days before the CAFO com-
Director issues a determination of no potential to discharge to mences operation. If the calculated 180-day deadline
a CAFO facility but the owner or operator anticipates a change occurs before February 2, 2004 and the operation is not
in circumstances that could create the potential for a discharge, subject to this Article before February 2, 2004, the owner
the owner or operator shall contact the Director and apply for or operator shall apply for or seek permit coverage no
and obtain permit authorization before the change of circum- later than March 3, 2004.
stances. 3. Permit coverage deadline for a designated CAFO. Any
F. When the Director issues a determination of no potential to person who owns or operates a CAFO designated under
discharge, the Director retains the authority to subsequently R18-9-D901(B) shall apply for or seek permit coverage
require AZPDES permit coverage if: no later than 90 days after receiving a designation notice.
1. Circumstances at the facility change; B. Unless specified under R18-9-D903(E) and (F), the Director
2. New information becomes available; or shall not require permit coverage for a CAFO that the Director
3. The Director determines, through other means, that the determines under R18-9-D903 to have no potential to dis-
CAFO has a potential to discharge. charge. If circumstances change at a CAFO that has a no
potential to discharge determination and the CAFO now has a
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potential to discharge, the person who owns or operates the
CAFO shall notify the Director within 30 days after the change
in circumstances and apply for or seek coverage under an
R18-9-D904. AZPDES Permit Coverage Deadlines AZPDES permit.
A. Any person who owns or operates a CAFO shall apply for or C. Duty to maintain permit coverage.
seek coverage under an AZPDES permit and shall comply 1. The permittee shall:
with all applicable AZPDES requirements, including the duty a. If covered by an individual AZPDES permit, submit
to maintain permit coverage under subsection (C). an application to renew the permit no later than 180

days before the expiration of the permit under R18- 2. “Agronomic rate” means the whole biosolids application
9-B904(B); or rate on a dry-weight basis that meets the following condi-
b. If covered by a general AZPDES permit, comply tions:
with R18-9-C903(B). a. The amount of nitrogen needed by existing vegeta-
2. Continued permit coverage or reapplication for a permit tion or a planned or actual crop has been provided,
is not required if: and
a. The facility ceases operation or is no longer a b. The amount of nitrogen that passes below the root
CAFO; and zone of the crop or vegetation is minimized.
b. The permittee demonstrates to the Director that there 3. “Anaerobic digestion” means the biochemical decompo-
is no potential for a discharge of remaining manure, sition of organic matter in biosolids into methane gas and
litter, or associated process wastewater (other than carbon dioxide by microorganisms in the absence of air.
agricultural stormwater from land application areas) 4. “Annual biosolids application rate” means the maximum
that was generated while the operation was a CAFO. amount of biosolids (dry-weight basis) that can be
applied to an acre or hectare of land during a 365-day
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period.
5. “Annual pollutant loading rate” means the maximum
amount of a pollutant that can be applied to an acre or
R18-9-D905. Closure Requirements hectare of land during a 365-day period.
A. Closure. 6. “Applicator” means a person who arranges for and con-
1. A person who owns or operates a CAFO shall notify the trols the site-specific land application of biosolids in Ari-
Department of the person’s intent to cease operations zona.
without resuming an activity for which the facility was 7. “Biosolids” means sewage sludge, including exceptional
designed or operated. quality biosolids, that is placed on, or applied to the land
2. A person who owns or operates a CAFO shall submit a to use the beneficial properties of the material as a soil
closure plan to the Department for approval 90 days amendment, conditioner, or fertilizer. Biosolids do not
before ceasing operation. The closure plan shall describe: include any of the following:
a. For operations that met the “no potential to dis- a. Sludge determined to be hazardous under A.R.S.
charge” under R18-9-D903, facility-related informa- Title 49, Chapter 5, Article 2 and 40 CFR 261;
tion based on the Notice of Termination form for the b. Sludge with a concentration of polychlorinated
applicable general permit; biphenyls (PCBs) equal to or greater than 50 milli-
b. The approximate quantity of manure, process waste- grams per kilogram of total solids (dry-weight
water, and other materials and contaminants to be basis);
removed from the facility; c. Grit (for example, sand, gravel, cinders, or other
c. The destination of the materials to be removed from materials with a high specific gravity) or screenings
the facility and documentation that the destination is generated during preliminary treatment of domestic
approved to accept the materials; sewage by a treatment works;
d. The method to treat any material remaining at the d. Sludge generated during the treatment of either sur-
facility; face water or groundwater used for drinking water;
e. The method to control the discharge of pollutants e. Sludge generated at an industrial facility during the
from the facility; treatment of industrial wastewater, including indus-
f. Any limitations on future land or water use created trial wastewater combined with domestic sewage;
as a result of the facility’s operations or closure f. Commercial septage, industrial septage, or domestic
activities; septage combined with commercial or industrial
g. A schedule for implementing the closure plan; and septage; or
h. Any other relevant information the Department g. Special wastes as defined and controlled under
determines necessary. A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 4, Article 9.
B. The owner or operator shall provide the Department with writ- 8. “Bulk biosolids” means biosolids that are transported and
ten notice that a closure plan has been fully implemented land-applied in a manner other than in a bag or other con-
within 30 calendar days of completion and before redevelop- tainer holding biosolids of 1.102 short tons or 1 metric
ment. ton or less.
9. “Class I sludge management facility” means any POTW
Historical Note identified under 40 CFR 403.8(a) as being required to
New Section made by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 5564, have an approved pretreatment program (including a
effective February 2, 2004 (Supp. 03-4). POTW for which the Department assumes local program
ARTICLE 10. ARIZONA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE responsibilities under 40 CFR 403.10(e)) and any other
treatment works treating domestic sewage classified as a
ELIMINATION SYSTEM - DISPOSAL, USE, AND
Class I sludge management facility by the regional
TRANSPORTATION OF BIOSOLIDS administrator in conjunction with the Director or by the
R18-9-1001. Definitions Director because of the potential for its sludge use or dis-
In addition to the definitions in A.R.S. § 49-255 and R18-9-A901, posal practices to adversely affect public health or the
the following terms apply to this Article: environment.
1. “Aerobic digestion” means the biochemical decomposi- 10. “Clean water act” means the federal water pollution
tion of organic matter in biosolids into carbon dioxide control act amendments of 1972, as amended (P.L.
and water by microorganisms in the presence of air. 92-500; 86 Stat. 816; 33 United States Code sections
1251 through 1376). A.R.S. 49-201(6).

11. “Coarse fragments” means rock particles in the gravel- 28. “Pathogen” means a disease-causing organism.
size range or larger. 29. “Person” means an individual, employee, officer, manag-
12. “Coarse or medium sands” means a soil mixture of which ing body, trust, firm, joint stock company, consortium,
more than 50% of the sand fraction is retained on a No. public or private corporation, including a government
40 (0.425 mm) sieve. corporation, partnership, association or state, a political
13. “Cumulative pollutant loading rate” means the maximum subdivision of this state, a commission, the United States
amount of a pollutant applied to a land application site. government or a federal facility, interstate body or other
14. “Domestic septage” means the liquid or solid material entity. A.R.S. § 49-201(26).
removed from a septic tank, cesspool, portable toilet, 30. “Person who prepares biosolids” means a person who
marine sanitation device, or similar system or device that generates biosolids during the treatment of domestic sew-
receives only domestic sewage. Domestic septage does age in a treatment works, packages biosolids, or derives a
not include commercial or industrial wastewater or res- new product from biosolids either through processing or
taurant grease-trap wastes. by combining it with another material, including blending
15. “Domestic sewage” means waste or wastewater from several biosolids together.
humans or household operations that is discharged to a 31. “pH” means the logarithm of the reciprocal of the hydro-
publicly or privately owned treatment works. Domestic gen ion concentration.
sewage also includes commercial and industrial wastewa- 32. “Pollutant” means an organic substance, an inorganic
ters that are discharged into a publicly-owned or pri- substance, a combination of organic and inorganic sub-
vately-owned treatment works if the industrial or stances, or a pathogenic organism that, after release into
commercial wastewater combines with human excreta the environment and upon exposure, ingestion, inhala-
and other household and nonindustrial wastewaters tion, or assimilation into an organism, either directly from
before treatment. the environment or indirectly by ingestion through the
16. “Dry-weight basis” means the weight of biosolids calcu- food chain, could cause death, disease, behavioral abnor-
lated after the material has been dried at 105° C until malities, cancer, genetic mutations, physiological mal-
reaching a constant mass. functions (including malfunction in reproduction), or
17. “Exceptional quality biosolids” means biosolids certified physical deformities in either organisms or reproduced
under R18-9-1013(A)(6) as meeting the pollutant concen- offspring.
trations in R18-9-1005 Table 2, Class A pathogen reduc- 33. “Pollutant limit” means:
tion in R18-9-1006, and one of the vector attraction a. A numerical value that describes the quantity of a
reduction requirements in subsections R18-9-1010(A)(1) pollutant allowed in a unit of biosolids such as milli-
through R18-9-1010(A)(8). grams per kilogram of total solids,
18. “Feed crops” means crops produced for animal consump- b. The quantity of a pollutant that can be applied to a
tion. unit area of land such as kilograms per hectare, or
19. “Fiber crops” means crops grown for their physical char- c. The volume of biosolids that can be applied to a unit
acteristics. Fiber crops, including flax and cotton, are not area of land such as gallons per acre.
produced for human or animal consumption. 34. “Privately owned treatment works” means a device or
20. “Food crops” means crops produced for human consump- system owned by a non-governmental entity used to treat,
tion. recycle, or reclaim, either domestic sewage or a combina-
21. “Gravel” means soil predominantly composed of rock tion of domestic sewage and industrial waste that is gen-
particles that will pass through a 3-inch (75 mm) sieve erated off-site.
and be retained on a No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve. 35. “Public contact site” means a park, sports field, cemetery,
22. “Industrial wastewater” means wastewater that is gener- golf course, plant nursery, or other land with a high
ated in a commercial or industrial process. potential for public exposure to biosolids.
23. “Land application,” “apply biosolids,” or “biosolids 36. “Reclamation” means the use of biosolids to restore or
applied to the land” means spraying or spreading biosol- repair construction sites, active or closed mining sites,
ids on the surface of the land, injecting biosolids below landfill caps, or other drastically disturbed land.
the land’s surface, or incorporating biosolids into the soil 37. “Responsible official” means a principal corporate
to amend, condition, or fertilize the soil. officer, general partner, proprietor, or, in the case of a
24. “Monthly average” means the arithmetic mean of all municipality, a principal executive official or any duly
measurements taken during a calendar month. authorized agent.
25. “Municipality” means a city, town, county, district, asso- 38. “Runoff” means rainwater, leachate, or other liquid that
ciation, or other public body, including an intergovern- drains over any part of a land surface and runs off of the
mental agency of two or more of the foregoing entities land surface.
created by or under state law. The term includes special 39. “Sand” means soil that contains more than 85% grains in
districts such as a water district, sewer district, sanitary the size range that will pass through a No. 4 (4.75 mm)
district, utility district, drainage district, or similar entity sieve and be retained on a No. 200 (0.075 mm) sieve.
that has as one of its principal responsibilities, the treat- 40. “Sewage sludge”:
ment, transport, use, or disposal of biosolids. (a) Means solid, semisolid or liquid residue that is gen-
26. “Navigable waters” means the waters of the United erated during the treatment of domestic sewage in a
States as defined by section 502(7) of the clean water act treatment works.
(33 United States Code section 1362(7)). A.R.S. § 49- (b) Includes domestic septage, scum or solids that are
201(21). removed in primary, secondary or advanced waste-
27. “Other container” means a bucket, bin, box, carton, water treatment processes, and any material derived
trailer, pickup truck bed, or a tanker vehicle or an open or from sewage sludge.
closed receptacle with a load capacity of 1.102 short tons (c) Does not include ash that is generated during the
or one metric ton or less. firing of sewage sludge in a sewage sludge incinera-

tor or grit and screenings that are generated during D. The Department may permit the land application of biosolids
preliminary treatment of domestic sewage in a treat- in a manner that differs from the requirements in R18-9-1007
ment works. A.R.S. § 49-255(6) and R18-9-1008 if the land application is permitted under the
41. “Sewage sludge unit” means land on which only sewage aquifer protection permit program established under A.R.S.
sludge is placed for final disposal. This does not include Title 49, Chapter 2, Article 3, and 18 A.A.C. 9, Articles 1, 2,
land on which sewage sludge is either stored or treated. and 3.
Land does not include navigable waters. E. Surface disposal site.
42. “Specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR)” means the mass of 1. Any person who prepares biosolids that are placed in a
oxygen consumed per unit time per unit mass of total sol- sewage sludge unit, or places biosolids in a sewage
ids (dry-weight basis) in biosolids. sludge unit, or who owns or operates a biosolids surface
43. “Store biosolids” or “storage of biosolids” means the disposal site shall comply with 40 CFR 503, Subpart C,
temporary holding or placement of biosolids on land which is incorporated by reference in R18-9-A905(A)(9),
before land application. and
44. “Surface disposal site” means an area of land that con- a. The pathogen reduction requirements in R18-9-
tains one or more active sewage sludge units. 1006, and
45. “Ton” means a net weight of 2000 pounds and is known b. The vector attraction reduction requirements in R18-
as a short ton. 9-1010.
46. “Total solids” means the biosolids material that remains 2. In addition to the requirements under subsection (E)(1),
when sewage sludge is dried at 103° C to 105° C. any person who owns or operates a biosolids surface dis-
47. “Treatment of biosolids” means the thickening, stabiliza- posal site shall apply for, and obtain, a permit under 18
tion, dewatering, and other preparation of biosolids for A.A.C. 9, Articles 1 and 2.
land application. Storage is not a treatment of biosolids. F. A person shall not apply bulk biosolids to the land or place
48. “Unstabilized solids” means the organic matter in biosol- bulk biosolids in a surface disposal site if the biosolids are
ids that has not been treated or reduced through an aero- likely to adversely affect a threatened or endangered species as
bic or anaerobic process. listed under section 4 of the Endangered Species Act (16
49. “Vectors” means rodents, flies, mosquitoes, or other U.S.C. 1533), or its designated critical habitat as defined in 16
organisms capable of transporting pathogens. U.S.C. 1532.
50. “Volatile solids” means the amount of total solids lost G. The incineration of biosolids is prohibited.
when biosolids are combusted at 550° C in the presence
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of excess air.
New Section recodified from R18-13-1501 at 7 A.A.R.
51. “Wetlands” means those areas that are inundated or satu-
2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by
rated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and
duration to support, and do under normal circumstances
support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for
A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4).
life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally
include swamps, marshes, bogs, cienegas, tinajas, and R18-9-1003. General Requirements
similar areas. A. A person shall not use or transport biosolids, apply biosolids to
Historical Note land, or place biosolids on a surface disposal site in Arizona,
New Section recodified from R18-13-1502 at 7 A.A.R. except as established in this Article.
2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by B. The management practices in R18-9-1007 and R18-9-1008 do
final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective December 7, not apply if biosolids are exceptional quality biosolids.
2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 C. The applicator shall obtain, submit to the Department, and
A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4). maintain the information required to comply with the require-
ments of this Article.
R18-9-1002. Applicability and Prohibitions D. The applicator shall not receive bulk biosolids without prior
A. This Article applies to: written confirmation of the filing of a “Request for Registra-
1. Any person who: tion” under R18-9-1004.
a. Prepares biosolids for land application or disposal in E. The land owner or lessee of land on which bulk biosolids, that
a sewage sludge unit, are not exceptional quality biosolids, have been applied shall
b. Transports biosolids for land application or disposal notify any subsequent land owner and lessee of all previous
in a sewage sludge unit, land applications of biosolids and shall disclose any site
c. Applies biosolids to the land, restrictions listed in R18-9-1009 that are in effect at the time
d. Owns or operates a sewage sludge unit, or the property is transferred.
e. Owns or leases land to which biosolids are applied, F. A person who prepares biosolids shall ensure that the applica-
2. Biosolids applied to the land or placed on a surface dis- ble requirements in this Article are met when the biosolids are
posal site, applied to the land or placed on a surface disposal site.
3. Land where biosolids are applied, and G. If necessary to protect public health and the environment from
4. A surface disposal site. any adverse effect of a pollutant in the biosolids, the Depart-
B. The land application of biosolids in a manner consistent with ment may impose, on a case-by-case basis, requirements for
this Article is exempt from the requirements of the aquifer pro- the use or disposal of biosolids, including exceptional quality
tection program established under A.R.S. Title 49, Chapter 2, biosolids, in addition to, or more stringent than, the require-
Article 3 and 18 A.A.C. 9, Articles 1, 2, and 3. ments in this Article. The Department shall notify the preparer,
C. Except as provided in subsection (D), the land application of applier, or land owner of these requirements by letter and
biosolids in a manner that is not consistent with Articles 9 and include the justification for the requirements and the length of
10 of this Chapter is prohibited. time or applicability for the requirements.

Historical Note F. The Department shall mail a written acknowledgment of a

New Section recodified from R18-13-1503 at 7 A.A.R. Request for Registration or supplemental request, within 15
2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by business days of receipt of the request.
final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective December 7, G. An applicator wishing to use a site that has not been identified
2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 in a Request for Registration shall file a supplemental request
A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4). with the Department before using the new site. Public notice
requirements under R18-9-1004(C)(5)(g) apply.
R18-9-1004. Applicator Registration, Bulk Biosolids
A. Any person intending to land-apply bulk biosolids in Arizona Historical Note
shall submit, on a form provided by the Department, a com- New Section recodified from R18-13-1504 at 7 A.A.R.
pleted “Request for Registration.” 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by
B. An applicator shall not engage in land application of bulk bio- final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective December 7,
solids, unless the applicator has obtained a prior written 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8
acknowledgment of the Request for Registration or a supple- A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4).
mental request from the Department. R18-9-1005. Pollutant Concentrations
C. The Request for Registration for all biosolids, except excep-
A. A person shall not apply biosolids with pollutant concentra-
tional quality biosolids, shall include:
tions that exceed any of the ceiling concentrations established
1. The name, address, and telephone number of the applica-
in Table 1.
tor and any agent of the applicator;
B. A person shall not apply biosolids sold or given away in a bag
2. The name and telephone number of a primary contact
or other container that are not exceptional quality biosolids to
person who has specific knowledge of the land applica-
a site if any annual pollutant loading rate in Table 3 will be
tion activities of the applicator;
exceeded. A person shall determine annual application rates
3. Whether the applicator holds a NPDES or AZPDES per-
using the methodology established in Appendix A.
mit, and, if so, the permit number;
C. A person shall not apply bulk biosolids to a lawn or garden
4. The identity of the person, if different from the applicator,
unless the biosolids are exceptional quality biosolids.
including the NPDES or AZPDES permit number, who
D. Unless using exceptional quality biosolids, a person shall not
will prepare the biosolids for land application; and
apply bulk biosolids to a site when:
5. The following information, unless the information is
1. The pollutant concentrations exceed the levels in Table 2,
already on file at the Department as part of an approved
or
land application plan, for each site on which application
2. Any cumulative pollutant loading rate in Table 4 will be
is anticipated to take place:
exceeded. A person shall determine compliance with the
a. The name, mailing address, and telephone number
site cumulative pollutant loading rates using the follow-
of the land owner and lessee, if any;
ing:
b. The physical location of the site by county;
a. By identifying all known biosolids application
c. The legal description of the site, including township,
events and information relevant to a site since Sep-
range, and section, or latitude and longitude at the
tember 13, 1979.
center of each site;
b. By calculating the existing cumulative level of the
d. The number of acres or hectares at each site to be
pollutants established in Table 4 using actual analyt-
used;
ical data from the application events or if actual ana-
e. Except for sites described in R18-9-1005(D)(2)(c),
lytical data from application events before April
background concentrations of the pollutants listed in
1996 are not available, background concentrations
Table 4 of R18-9-1005 from representative soil sam-
determined by taking representative soil samples of
ples;
the site, if it is known that the site received biosolids
f. The location of any portion of the site having a slope
before April 1996.
greater than 6%; and
c. Background soil tests are not required for those sites
g. Public notice. Proof of placement of a public notice
that have not received biosolids before April 23,
announcing the potential use of the site for the appli-
1996.
cation of biosolids when a site has not previously
received biosolids, or when a site has not been used Table 1. Ceiling Concentrations
for land application for at least three consecutive
years. Pollutant Ceiling concentrations
i. The notice shall appear at least once each week (milligrams per kilogram) (1)
for at least two consecutive weeks in the largest Arsenic 75.0
newspaper in general circulation in the area in Cadmium 85.0
which the site is located.
ii. If a site is not used for land application for at Chromium 3000.0
least three consecutive years, the applicator Copper 4300.0
shall renotice the site following the process Lead 840.0
described in subsection (C)(5)(g)(i) before its
Mercury 57.0
reuse.
D. The Request for Registration for exceptional quality biosolids Molybdenum 75.0
shall include the information in subsections (C)(1) through Nickel 420.0
(C)(4). Selenium 100.0
E. A responsible official of the applicator shall sign the Request
for Registration. Zinc 7500.0
(1) Dry-weight basis.

Table 2. Monthly Average Pollutant Concentrations home garden, shall meet the Class A pathogen reduction
requirements established in subsection (D).
Pollutant Concentration limits C. Land on which biosolids with Class B pathogen reduction
(milligrams per kilogram) (1) requirements are applied is subject to the use restrictions
Arsenic 41.0 established in R18-9-1009.
Cadmium 39.0 D. Biosolids satisfy the Class A pathogen reduction requirements
when the density of fecal coliform is less than 1000 Most
Copper 1500.0 Probable Number per gram of total solids (dry-weight basis),
Lead 300.0 or the density of Salmonella sp. bacteria is less than three Most
Mercury 17.0 Probable Number per four grams of total solids (dry-weight
basis), and any one of the following alternative pathogen treat-
Nickel 420.0
ment options is used:
Selenium 100.0 1. Alternative 1. The pathogen treatment process meets one
Zinc 2800.0 of the following time and temperature requirements:
a. When the percent solids of the biosolids are seven
(1) Dry-weight basis. percent or greater, the temperature of the biosolids
shall be held at 50° C or higher for at least 20 min-
utes. The temperature and time period is determined
Table 3. Annual Pollutant Loading Rates
using the equation in subsection (D)(1)(b), except
Pollutant Annual pollutant loading rates when small particles of the biosolids are heated by
(in kilograms per hectare) either warmed gases or an immiscible liquid;
b. When the percent solids of the biosolids are seven
Arsenic 2.0
percent or greater, and small particles of the biosol-
Cadmium 1.9 ids are heated by either warmed gases or an immisci-
Copper 75.0 ble liquid, a temperature of 50° C or higher shall be
Lead 15.0 held for 15 seconds or longer. The temperature and
time period is determined using the following equa-
Mercury 0.85 tion:
Nickel 21.0
Selenium 5.0 131, 700, 000
D = --------------------------------
[ 0.1400t ]
-
Zinc 140.0 10
D = time in days, and
t = temperature in degrees Celsius;
Table 4. Cumulative Pollutant Loading Rates
c. When the percent solids of the biosolids are less than
Pollutant Cumulative pollutant loading rates seven percent, the temperature of the biosolids is 50°
(in kilograms per hectare) C or higher and the time period is 30 minutes or
Arsenic 41.0 longer. The temperature and time period shall be
Cadmium 39.0 determined using the following equation:
Copper 1500.0 50, 070, 000-
D = -----------------------------
[ 0.1400t ]
Lead 300.0 10
Mercury 17.0
Nickel 420.0 t = temperature in degrees Celsius; or
Selenium 100.0
Zinc 2800.0 d. When the percent solids of the biosolids are less than
seven percent, and the time of heating is at least 15
Historical Note seconds, but less than 30 minutes, the time and tem-
New Section recodified from R18-13-1505 at 7 A.A.R. perature is determined using the following equation:
131, 700, 000-
final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective December 7, D = --------------------------------
[ 0.1400t ]
2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 10
R18-9-1006. Class A and Class B Pathogen Reduction t = temperature in degrees Celsius.
Requirements
A. An applicator shall ensure that all biosolids applied to land 2. Alternative 2. The pathogen treatment process meets all
meet Class A or Class B pathogen reduction requirements at the following parameters:
the time the biosolids are: a. The pH of the quantity of biosolids treated is raised
1. Placed on an active sewage sludge unit unless the biosol- to 12 or higher and held at least 72 hours;
ids are covered with soil or other material at the end of b. During the period that the pH is above 12, the tem-
each operating day, or perature of the biosolids is held above 52° C for at
2. Land applied. least 12 hours; and
B. Biosolids that are sold or given away in a bag or other con-
tainer for land application, or that are applied on a lawn or

c. At the end of the 72-hour period during which the 12. Alternative 12. The Director shall approve another pro-
pH is above 12, the biosolids are air dried to achieve cess if the process is equivalent to a Process to Further
a percent solids in the biosolids greater than 50%. Reduce Pathogens specified in subsections (D)(5)
3. Alternative 3. The following conditions are met: through (D)(11), as determined by the EPA Pathogen
a. The biosolids, before pathogen treatment and until Equivalency Committee.
the next monitoring event, have an enteric virus den- E. Biosolids satisfy the Class B pathogen reduction requirements
sity less than one plaque-forming unit for four grams when the biosolids meet any one of the following options:
of total solids (dry-weight basis); 1. Alternative 1. The geometric mean of the density of fecal
b. The biosolids, before pathogen treatment and until coliform in seven representative samples is less than
the next monitoring event, have a viable helminth either 2,000,000 Most Probable Number per gram of total
ova density less than one for four grams of total sol- solids (dry-weight basis), or 2,000,000 colony forming
ids (dry-weight basis); and units per gram of total solids (dry-weight basis);
c. Once the density requirements in subsections 2. Alternative 2. Air drying. The biosolids are dried on sand
(D)(3)(a) and (D)(3)(b) are consistently met after beds or paved or unpaved basins for at least three months.
pathogen treatment and the values and ranges of the During at least two of the three months, the ambient aver-
pathogen treatment process used are documented, age daily temperature is above 0° C;
the biosolids continue to be Class A with respect to 3. Alternative 3. Lime stabilization. Sufficient lime is added
enteric viruses and viable helminth ova when the to the biosolids to raise the pH of the biosolids to 12 after
values for the pathogen treatment process operating at least two hours of contact;
parameters are consistent with the previously docu- 4. Alternative 4. Aerobic digestion. The biosolids are agi-
mented values or ranges of values. tated with air or oxygen to maintain aerobic conditions
4. Alternative 4. The following requirements are met at the for a specific mean cell residence time at a specific tem-
time the biosolids are used or disposed or at the time the perature between 40 days at 20° C and 60 days at 15° C;
biosolids are prepared for sale or given away in a bag or 5. Alternative 5. Anaerobic digestion. The biosolids are
other container for application to the land: treated in the absence of air for a specific mean cell resi-
a. The biosolids have an enteric virus density less than dence time at a specific temperature between 15 days at
one plaque-forming unit for four grams of total sol- 35° C to 55° C and 60 days at 20° C;
ids (dry-weight basis), and 6. Alternative 6. Composting. Using the within-vessel,
b. The biosolids have a viable helminth ova density static-aerated-pile or windrow composting methods, the
less than one for four grams of total solids (dry- temperature of the biosolids is raised to 40° C or higher
weight basis). for five consecutive days. For at least four hours during
5. Alternative 5. Composting. the five days, the temperature in the compost pile exceeds
a. Use either the within-vessel or the static-aerated-pile 55° C; or
composting method, maintaining the temperature of 7. Alternative 7. The Director shall approve another process
the biosolids at 55° C or higher for three days; or if it is equivalent to a Process to Significantly Reduce
b. Use the windrow composting method, maintaining Pathogens specified in subsections (E)(2) through (E)(6),
the temperature of the biosolids at 55° C or higher as determined by the EPA Pathogen Equivalency Com-
for at least 15 days. The windrow shall be turned at mittee.
least five times when the compost is maintained at
Historical Note
55° C or higher.
6. Alternative 6. Heat drying. The biosolids are dried by
direct or indirect contact with hot gases to reduce the
moisture content to 10% or lower by weight. During the
process:
a. The temperature of the sewage sludge particles shall
exceed 80° C, or R18-9-1007. Management Practices and General Require-
b. The wet bulb temperature of the gas as the biosolids ments
leave the dryer shall exceed 80° C. A. An applicator of bulk biosolids that are not exceptional quality
7. Alternative 7. Heat treatment. The quantity of liquid bio- biosolids shall comply with the following management prac-
solids treated are heated to a temperature of 180° C or tices at each land application site, except a site where bulk bio-
higher for at least 30 minutes. solids are applied for reclamation. The applicator shall not:
8. Alternative 8. Thermophilic aerobic digestion. Liquid 1. Apply bulk biosolids to soil with a pH less than 6.5 at the
biosolids are agitated with air or oxygen to maintain aero- time of the application, unless the biosolids are treated
bic conditions and the mean cell residence time of the under one of the procedures in subsections R18-9-
biosolids is 10 days at 55 ° to 60° C. 1006(D)(2), R18-9-1006(E)(3), or R18-9-1010(A)(6), or
9. Alternative 9. Beta ray irradiation. Biosolids are irradi- the soil and biosolids mixture has a pH of 6.5 or higher
ated with beta rays from an accelerator at dosages of at immediately after land application;
least 1.0 megarad at room temperature (approximately 2. Apply bulk biosolids to land with slopes greater than 6%,
20° C). unless the site is operating under an AZPDES permit or a
10. Alternative 10. Gamma ray irradiation. Biosolids are irra- permit issued under section 402 of the Clean Water Act
diated with gamma rays from certain isotopes, such as (33 U.S.C. 1342);
60Cobalt and 137Cesium at dosages of at least 1.0 mega-
3. Apply bulk biosolids to land under the following condi-
rad at room temperature (approximately 20° C). tions:
11. Alternative 11. Pasteurization. The temperature of the a. Bulk biosolids with Class A pathogen reduction. If
biosolids is maintained at 70° C or higher for at least 30 the depth to groundwater is five feet (1.52 meters) or
minutes. less;

b. Bulk biosolids with Class B pathogen reduction. 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by
i. If the depth to groundwater is 10 feet (3.04 final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective December 7,
meters) or less; or 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 8
ii. To gravel, coarse or medium sands, or sands A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4).
with less than 15% coarse fragments, if the
R18-9-1008. Management Practices, Application of Biosolids
depth to groundwater is 40 feet (12.2 meters) or
less from the point of application of biosolids; to Reclamation Sites
4. Apply bulk biosolids to land that is 32.8 feet (10 meters) A. An applicator of bulk biosolids that are not exceptional quality
or less from navigable waters; biosolids shall comply with the following management prac-
5. Store or apply bulk biosolids closer than 1000 feet (305 tices at each land application site where the bulk biosolids are
meters) from a public or semi-public drinking water sup- applied for reclamation. The applicator shall not:
ply well or no closer than 250 feet (76.2 meters) from any 1. Apply bulk biosolids unless the soil and biosolids mixture
other water well; has a pH of 5.0 or higher immediately after land applica-
6. Store or apply bulk biosolids within 25 feet (7.62 meters) tion;
of a public right-of-way or private property line unless 2. Apply bulk biosolids to land with slopes greater than 6%
the applicator receives permission to apply bulk biosolids unless:
from the land owner or lessee of the adjoining property; a. The site is operating under an AZPDES permit or a
7. Apply bulk biosolids at an application rate greater than permit issued under section 402 (33 U.S.C. 1342) or
the agronomic rate of the vegetation or crop grown on the 404 (33 U.S.C. 1344) of the Clean Water Act;
site; b. The site is reclaimed as specified under A.R.S. Title
8. Apply domestic septage or any other bulk biosolids with 27, Chapter 5, and controls are in place to prevent
less than 10% solids at a rate that exceeds the annual runoff from leaving the application area; or
application rate, calculated in gallons per acre for a 365- c. Runoff from the site does not reach navigable
day period by dividing the amount of nitrogen needed by waters;
the crop or vegetation grown on the land, in pounds per 3. Apply bulk biosolids to land under the following condi-
acre per 365-day period, by 0.0026; tions:
9. Apply bulk biosolids to land that is flooded, frozen, or a. Bulk biosolids with Class A pathogen reduction. To
snow-covered, so that the bulk biosolids enter a wetland land if the depth to groundwater is 5 feet (1.52
or other navigable waters, except as provided in an AZP- meters) or less;
DES permit or a permit issued under section 402 of the b. Bulk biosolids with Class B pathogen reduction.
Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1342); i. To land if the depth to groundwater is 10 feet
10. Apply any additional bulk biosolids before a crop is (3.04 meters) or less; and
grown on the site if the site has received biosolids con- ii. To gravel, coarse or medium sands, or sands
taining nitrogen at the equivalent of the agronomic rate with less than 15% coarse fragments if the
appropriate for that crop; depth to groundwater is 40 feet (12.2 meters) or
11. Exceed the irrigation needs of the crop of an application less from the point of application of biosolids;
site; 4. Apply bulk biosolids to land that is 32.8 feet (10 meters)
12. To minimize odors, apply bulk biosolids within 1000 feet or less from navigable waters;
(305 meters) of a dwelling unless the biosolids are 5. Store or apply bulk biosolids closer than 1000 feet (305
injected or incorporated into the soil within 10 hours of meters) from a public or semi-public drinking water sup-
being applied; or ply well, unless the applicator justifies and the Depart-
13. Store bulk biosolids within 1000 feet (305 meters) of a ment approves a shorter distance, or apply bulk biosolids
dwelling unless the applicator obtains permission from closer than 250 feet (76.2 meters) from any other water
the dwelling owner or lessee to store the biosolids at a well;
shorter distance from the dwelling. If the dwelling owner 6. Store or apply bulk biosolids within 1000 feet (305
or lessee changes, the applicator shall obtain permission meters) of a public right-of-way or private property line
from the new dwelling owner or lessee to continue to unless the applicator receives permission to apply bulk
store the bulk biosolids within 1000 feet of the dwelling biosolids from the land owner or lessee of the adjoining
or move the biosolids to a location at least 1000 feet from property;
the dwelling. 7. Exceed a total of 150 dry tons per acre to any portion of a
B. If biosolids are placed in a bag or other container, the person reclamation site if bulk biosolids are applied;
who prepares the biosolids shall distribute a label or informa- 8. Apply bulk biosolids with less than 10% solids;
tion sheet to the person receiving the material. This label or 9. Apply bulk biosolids to land that is flooded, frozen, or
information sheet shall, at a minimum, contain the following snow-covered so that the bulk biosolids enter a wetland
information: or other navigable waters, except as provided in an AZP-
1. The identity and address of the person who prepared the DES permit or a permit issued under section 402 (33
biosolids; U.S.C. 1342) or 404 (33 U.S.C. 1344) of the Clean Water
2. Instructions on the proper use of the material, including Act;
agronomic rates and an annual application rate that 10. Apply more water than necessary to control dust and
ensures that the annual pollutant rates established in R18- establish vegetation; and
9-1005 are not exceeded; and 11. Apply bulk biosolids within 1000 feet (305 meters) of a
3. A statement that application of biosolids to the land shall dwelling unless the biosolids are injected or incorporated
not exceed application rates described in the instructions into the soil within 10 hours of being applied.
on the label or information sheet. 12. Store bulk biosolids within 1000 feet (305 meters) of a
dwelling unless the applicator obtains permission from
Historical Note the dwelling owner or lessee to store the biosolids at a
New Section recodified from R18-13-1507 at 7 A.A.R. shorter distance from the dwelling. If the dwelling owner

or lessee changes, the applicator shall obtain permission for false representations, including fines and imprison-
from the new dwelling owner or lessee to continue to ment.”
store the bulk biosolids within 1000 feet of the dwelling D. The land owner or lessee shall provide each applicator with a
or move the biosolids to a location at least 1000 feet from signature indicating receipt of the site restriction statement.
the dwelling.
Historical Note
B. The requirements of R18-9-1007(B) apply if biosolids placed
in a bag or other container are used to reclaim a site.
2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Former Sec-
Historical Note tion R18-9-1009 renumbered to R18-9-1010; new Sec-
New Section recodified from R18-13-1508 at 7 A.A.R. tion R18-9-1009 renumbered from R18-9-1008 and
2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Former Sec- amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective
tion R18-9-1008 renumbered to R18-9-1009; new Sec- December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
tion R18-9-1008 made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R.
R18-9-1010. Vector Attraction Reduction
5879, effective December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4923, effective A. Except as provided in subsection (B), an applicator or person
January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4). who prepares biosolids shall use one of the following vector
attraction reduction procedures if biosolids are land-applied:
R18-9-1009. Site Restrictions 1. Reducing the mass of volatile solids by a minimum of
A. The following site restrictions apply to land where biosolids, 38% using the calculation procedures established in
which do not meet the Class A pathogen reduction require- “Environmental Regulations and Technology -- Control
ments established in R18-9-1006, are land-applied. of Pathogens and Vector Attraction in Sewage Sludge,”
1. A person shall not: EPA/625/R-92-013, published by the U.S. Environmental
a. Harvest food crop parts that touch the biosolids, or Protection Agency, Cincinnati, Ohio 45268, 1999 edition.
biosolids and soil mixture, but otherwise grow This material is incorporated by reference, does not
above the land’s surface for 14 months following include any later amendments or editions of the incorpo-
application; rated matter, and is on file with the Department and the
b. Harvest food crop parts growing in or below the Office of the Secretary of State;
land’s surface for 20 months following application if 2. If the 38% volatile solids reduction cannot be met for
the biosolids remain unincorporated on the land’s anaerobically digested biosolids the reduction can be met
surface for four months or more; by digesting a portion of the previously digested material
c. Harvest food crop parts growing in or below the anaerobically in a laboratory in a bench-scale unit for 40
land’s surface for 38 months following application if additional days at a temperature between 30° C and 37°
the biosolids remain on the land’s surface for less C. Vector attraction reduction is achieved if, at the end of
than four months before incorporation; the 40 days, the volatile solids in the material at the
d. Harvest food, feed, and fiber crops for 30 days after beginning of the period are reduced by less than 17%;
application; 3. If the 38% volatile solids reduction cannot be met for aer-
e. Graze animals on the land for 30 days after applica- obically digested biosolids, the reduction can be met by
tion; or digesting a portion of the previously digested material,
f. Harvest turf to be used at a public contact site or pri- which has a percent solids of 2% or less, aerobically in a
vate residence for one year after application. laboratory in a bench-scale unit for 30 additional days at
2. A person shall restrict public access to: 20° C. Vector attraction reduction is achieved if, at the
a. Public contact sites for one year after application, end of the 30 days, the volatile solids in the material at
and the beginning of the period are reduced by less than 15%;
b. Land with a low potential for public exposure for 30 4. Treat the biosolids in an aerobic process during which the
days after application. specific oxygen uptake rate (SOUR) is equal to or less
B. If the vector attraction reduction requirement is met using the than 1.5 milligrams of oxygen per hour per gram of total
method: solids (dry-weight basis) at 20° C;
1. In R18-9-1010(C)(1) or R18-9-1010(C)(2), the require- 5. Treat the biosolids in an aerobic process for 14 days or
ments of subsection (A) apply to domestic septage longer, during which the temperature of the biosolids is
applied to agricultural land, forests, or reclamation sites; higher than 40° C and the average temperature of the bio-
or solids is higher than 45° C;
2. In R18-9-1010(C)(3), the requirements of subsection 6. Raising the pH of the biosolids to 12 or higher by alkali
(A)(1)(a) through (A)(1)(d) apply to domestic septage addition and, without the addition of more alkali, remain
applied to agricultural land, forests, or reclamation sites. at 12 or higher for two hours and at 11.5 or higher for an
C. Once application is completed at a site, the applicator shall, in additional 22 hours;
writing, provide the land owner and lessee with the following 7. The percent solids of the biosolids that do not contain
information: unstabilized solids generated in a primary wastewater
1. The cumulative pollutant loading at the site if it is greater treatment process is equal to or greater than 75% based
than or equal to 90% of the available site capacity estab- on the moisture content and total solids before mixing
lished in Table 4 of R18-9-1005; with other materials;
2. Any restriction established in this Section that applies to 8. The percent solids of the biosolids containing unstabi-
the property and the nature of the restriction; and lized solids generated in a primary wastewater treatment
3. The signature of a responsible official of the applicator on process are equal to or greater than 90% based on the
this document that includes the following statement: moisture content and total solids before mixing with other
“I certify under penalty of law, that the information is, to materials;
the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and 9. Injecting the biosolids below the surface of the land so
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties that no significant amount of biosolids is present on the

land surface one hour after injection. If the biosolids meet R18-9-1012. Self-monitoring
Class A pathogen reduction, injection shall occur within A. Except as provided in subsection (B) the person who prepares
eight hours after being discharged from a Class A patho- the biosolids shall conduct self-monitoring events at the fre-
gen treatment process; or quency listed in Table 5 for the pollutants listed in R18-9-
10. Incorporating the biosolids into the soil within six hours 1005, the pathogen reduction in R18-9-1006 and the vector
after application. If the biosolids meet Class A pathogen attraction reduction requirements in R18-9-1010.
reduction, application shall occur within eight hours after
being discharged from a Class A pathogen treatment pro- Table 5. Frequency of Self-monitoring
cess. Amount of biosolids prepared Frequency
B. Biosolids that are sold or given away in a bag or other con- (tons/metric tons per 365-day
tainer, or are applied to a lawn or home garden, shall meet one period(1))
of the vector attraction reduction alternatives established in Greater than zero but less than 319.6/290 Once per year
subsections (A)(1) through (A)(8). Equal to or greater than 319.6/290 but Once per quarter
C. For domestic septage, vector attraction reduction is met by one less than 1,653/1,500 (Four times per year)
of the following methods: Equal to or greater than 1,653/1,500 but Once per 60 days
1. By injecting as specified in subsection (A)(9); less than 16,530/15,000 (Six times per year)
2. By incorporating as specified in subsection (A)(10); or
3. By raising the pH of the domestic septage to 12 or higher Equal to or greater than 16,530/15,000 Once per month
through the addition of alkali and, without the addition of (12 times per year)
more alkali, holding the pH at 12 or higher for at least 30 (1) The amount of biosolids prepared in a calendar year (dry-weight
minutes. basis).
Historical Note
B. If biosolids are stockpiled or lagooned, the person shall sample
the biosolids for pathogen and vector attraction reduction
before land application. A person shall sample in a manner
tion R18-9-1010 renumbered to R18-9-1011; new Sec-
that is representative of the entire stockpile or lagoon.
tion R18-9-1010 renumbered from R18-9-1009 and
C. A person who prepares biosolids shall submit additional or
amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective
more frequent biosolids samples, collected and analyzed dur-
December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
ing the reporting period, to the Department with the regularly-
R18-9-1011. Transportation scheduled data required in subsection (A).
A. A transporter of bulk biosolids into and within Arizona shall D. The Department may order the person who prepares biosolids
use covered trucks, trailers, rail-cars, or other vehicles that are or the applicator to collect and analyze additional samples to
leakproof. measure pollutants of concern other than those established in
B. A transporter of bulk biosolids in liquid or semisolid form, Table 1 of R18-9-1005.
including domestic septage, into and within Arizona shall E. The applicator, person who prepares biosolids, or a person col-
comply with the requirements in A.A.C. R18-8-612. A trans- lecting samples for the applicator or preparer for analysis shall
porter of bulk biosolids in solid form into and within Arizona obtain the samples in a manner that does not compromise the
shall comply with the requirements in A.A.C. R18-13-310. integrity of the sample, sample method, or sampling instru-
C. A transporter of biosolids shall clean any truck, trailer, rail-car, ment and shall be representative of the quality of the biosolids
or other vehicle used to transport biosolids to prevent odors or being applied during the reporting period.
insect breeding. A transporter shall clean any tank vessel used F. A person responsible for sampling the biosolids shall track
to transport commercial or industrial septage or restaurant biosolids samples using a chain-of-custody procedure that
grease-trap wastes, that is also used to haul domestic septage, documents each person in control of the sample from the time
before loading the domestic septage to ensure that mixing of it was collected through the time of analysis.
wastes does not occur. G. The person who prepares biosolids or the applicator shall
D. If bulk biosolids are spilled while being transported, the trans- ensure that the biosolids samples are analyzed as specified by
porter shall: the analytical methods established in 40 CFR 503.8, July 1,
1. Immediately pick up any spillage, including any visibly 2001 edition, or by the wastewater sample methods and solid,
discolored soil, unless otherwise determined by the liquid, and hazardous waste sample methods established in
Department on a case-by-case basis; A.A.C. R9-14-612 and R9-14-613. The person who prepares
2. Within 24 hours after the spill, notify the Department of the biosolids or the applicator shall ensure that the biosolids
the spill and submit written notification of the spill within analyses are performed at a laboratory operating in compliance
seven days. The written notification shall include the with A.R.S. § 36-495 et seq. The information in 40 CFR 503.8
location of the spill, the reason it occurred, the amount of is incorporated by reference, does not include any later amend-
biosolids spilled, and the steps taken to clean up the spill. ments or editions of the incorporated matter and is on file with
the Department and the Office of the Secretary of State.
Historical Note H. The person who prepares the biosolids or the applicator shall
New Section recodified from R18-13-1511 at 7 A.A.R. monitor pathogen and vector attraction reduction treatment
2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Former Sec- operating parameters, such as time and temperature, shall be
tion R18-9-1011 renumbered to R18-9-1012; new Sec- monitored on a continual basis.
tion R18-9-1011 renumbered from R18-9-1010 and I. An applicator shall conduct and record monitoring of each site
amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective for the management practices established in R18-9-1007 and
December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final R18-9-1008.
rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 J. A person shall maintain, as specified in R18-9-1013, and
(Supp. 02-4). report to the Department as specified in R18-9-1014, all com-

pliance measurements, including the analysis of pollutant con- 9. If vector attraction reduction was not met by the person
centrations. who prepares the biosolids, a description of the vector
attraction reduction activities used by the applicator to
Historical Note
ensure compliance with the requirements in R18-9-1010;
10. A description of any applicable site restriction imposed
by in R18-9-1009 if biosolids with Class B pathogen
reduction have been applied and documentation that the
tion R18-9-1012 renumbered from R18-9-1011 and
applicator has notified the land owner and lessee of these
amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective
restrictions;
December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
11. For the records described in subsections (B)(1) through
R18-9-1013. Recordkeeping (B)(8), the following certification statement signed by a
A. A person who prepares biosolids shall collect and retain the responsible official of the applicator of the biosolids:
following information for at least five years: “I certify, under penalty of law, that the information
1. The date, time, and method used for each sampling activ- and descriptions, have been made under my direc-
ity and the identity of the person collecting the sample; tion and supervision and under a system designed to
2. The date, time, and method used for each sample analysis ensure that qualified personnel properly gather and
and the identity of the person conducting the analysis; evaluate the information used to determine whether
3. The results of all analyses of pollutants regulated under the applicable biosolids requirements have been
R18-9-1005 and organic and ammonium nitrogen to com- met. I am aware that there are significant penalties
ply with R18-9-1007(A)(7); for false certification including the possibility of fine
4. The results of all pathogen density analyses and applica- and imprisonment.”
ble descriptions of the methods used for pathogen treat- 12. The information in subsections (A)(1) through (A)(6) if
ment in R18-9-1006; the person who prepares the biosolids is not located in
5. A description of the methods used, if any, and the operat- this state.
ing values and ranges observed in any pre-land applica- C. All records required for retention under this Section are sub-
tion, vector attraction reduction activities required in ject to periodic inspection and copying by the Department.
R18-9-1010(A); and D. If there is unresolved litigation, including enforcement, con-
6. For the records described in subsections (A)(1) through cerning the activities documented by the records required in
(A)(5), the following certification statement signed by a this Section, the period of record retention shall be extended
responsible official of the person who prepares the bio- pending final resolution of the litigation.
solids: Historical Note
“I certify, under penalty of law, that the pollutant New Section recodified from R18-13-1513 at 7 A.A.R.
analyses and the description of pathogen treatment 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Former Sec-
and vector attraction reduction activities have been tion R18-9-1013 renumbered to R18-9-1014; new Sec-
made under my direction and supervision and under tion R18-9-1013 renumbered from R18-9-1012 and
a system designed to ensure that qualified personnel amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective
properly gather and evaluate the information used to December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final
determine whether the applicable biosolids require- rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003
ments have been met. I am aware that there are sig- (Supp. 02-4).
nificant penalties for false certification including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment.” R18-9-1014. Reporting
B. An applicator of bulk biosolids, except exceptional quality A. A person who prepares biosolids for application shall provide
biosolids, shall collect the following information for each land the applicator with the necessary information to comply with
application site, and, except as indicated in subsection (B)(6), this Article including the concentration of pollutants listed in
shall retain this information for at least five years: R18-9-1005 and the concentration of nitrogen in the biosolids.
1. The location of each site, by either street address or lati- B. A transporter shall report spills to the Department under R18-
tude and longitude; 9-1011(D).
2. The number of acres or hectares; C. A bulk applicator of biosolids other than exceptional quality
3. The date and time the biosolids were applied; biosolids shall provide the land owner and lessee of land appli-
4. The amount of biosolids (in dry metric tons); cation sites with information on the concentrations of the pol-
5. The biosolids loading rates for domestic septage and lutants listed in R18-9-1005 and loading rates of biosolids
other biosolids with less than 10 percent solids in tons or applied to that site, and any applicable site restrictions under
kilograms of biosolids per acre or hectare and in gallons R18-9-1009.
per acre and the biosolids loading rates for other biosolids D. A bulk applicator of biosolids other than exceptional quality
in tons or kilograms of biosolids per acre or hectare; biosolids shall report to the Department if 90% or more of any
6. The cumulative pollutant levels of each regulated pollut- cumulative pollutant loading rate has been used at a site.
ant (in tons or kilograms per acre or hectare). The appli- E. On or before February 19 of each year, any person land-apply-
cator shall retain these records permanently; ing bulk biosolids that are not exceptional quality biosolids
7. The results of all pathogen density analyses and applica- shall, by letter or on a form provided by the Department, report
ble descriptions of the methods used for pathogen treat- to the Department the following applicable information for the
ment in R18-9-1006; previous calendar year:
8. A description of the activities and measures used to 1. The actual sites used; and
ensure compliance with the management practices in 2. For each site used, the following information:
R18-9-1007 and R18-9-1008, including information a. The amount of biosolids applied (in tons or kilo-
regarding the amount of nitrogen required for the crop grams per acre or hectare);
grown on each site;

b. The application loading rates (in tons or kilograms 1. Inspect all biosolids pathogen and vector treatment facili-
per acre or hectare, and gallons per acre for domestic ties, transportation vehicles, and land application sites to
septage); determine compliance with this Article;
c. The concentrations of the pollutants listed in R18-9- 2. Inspect and copy records prepared in accordance with this
1005 (in milligrams per kilogram of biosolids on a Article; and
dry-weight basis); 3. Sample biosolids quality.
d. The pathogen treatment methodologies used during
Historical Note
the year and the results; and
Renumbered from R18-9-1014 and amended by final
e. The vector attraction reduction methodologies used
during the year and the results.
(Supp. 01-4).
F. On or before February 19 of each year, a person preparing bio-
solids in a Class I Sludge Management Facility, POTW with a Appendix A. Procedures to Determine Annual Biosolids Appli-
design flow rate equal to or greater than one million gallons cation Rates
per day, or POTW that serves 10,000 people or more, that are The following procedure determines the annual biosolids applica-
applied to land, shall, by letter or on a form provided by the tion rate (ABAR) that ensures that the annual pollutant loading
Department, report to the Department all the following appli- rates in Table 3 of R18-9-1005 are not exceeded.
cable information regarding their activities during the previous 1. The relationship between the annual pollutant loading
calendar year: rate (APLR) for a pollutant and the ABAR is shown in
1. The amount of biosolids received if the preparer pur- the following equation.
chased or received the biosolids from another preparer or
source; APLR = C x ABAR x 0.001
2. The amount of biosolids produced (tons or kilograms);
3. The amount of biosolids distributed; APLR = Annual pollutant loading rate in kilograms of
4. The concentrations of the pollutants listed in R18-9-1005 biosolids, per hectare, per 365-day period;
(in milligrams per kilogram of biosolids on a dry-weight C = Pollutant concentration in milligrams, per kilogram
basis); of total solids (dry-weight basis);
5. The pathogen treatment methodologies used during the ABAR = Annual biosolids application rate in metric tons,
year, including the results; and per hectare, per 365-day period (dry-weight basis); and
6. The vector attraction reduction methodologies used dur- 0.001 = A conversion factor.
ing the year, including the results. metric ton = 1.102 short tons
G. All annual self-monitoring reports shall contain the following hectare = 2.471 acres
certification statement signed by a responsible official: 2. The ABAR is calculated using the following procedure:
“I certify, under penalty of law, that the information and a. Analyze a biosolids sample to determine a concen-
descriptions, have been made under my direction and tration for each of the pollutants listed in Table 3 of
supervision and under a system designed to ensure that R18-9-1005; and
qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the b. Using each of the pollutant concentrations from sub-
information used to determine whether the applicable section (2)(a) and the APLRs from Table 3 of R18-
biosolids requirements have been met. I am aware that 9-1005, calculate a separate ABAR for each pollut-
there are significant penalties for false certification ant using the following equation:
including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.”
Historical Note APLR
New Section recodified from R18-13-1514 at 7 A.A.R. ABAR = -----------------------
C × 0.001
tion R18-9-1014 renumbered from R18-9-1013 and c. The ABAR for biosolids is the lowest value calcu-
amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective lated in under subsection (2)(b) for any pollutant.
December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4). Amended by final Historical Note
rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4923, effective January 5, 2003 New Appendix recodified from 18 A.A.C. 13, Article 15
(Supp. 02-4). at 7 A.A.R. 2522, effective May 24, 2001 (Supp. 01-2).
R18-9-1015. Inspection Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5879, effective
A person subject to this Article shall allow, during reasonable December 7, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).
times, a representative of the Department to enter property subject
to this Article, to:

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Arizona Administrative Code Title 18, Ch.

TITLE 18. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

ARTICLE 1. AQUIFER PROTECTION PERMITS – R18-9-B202. Design Report

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