The document discusses the history of biosolids disposal for TRA CRWS from 1996-2016, including two land application contracts and extensions, a petition from Ellis County residents, new TCEQ rules, a landfill contract, and rising disposal costs. A chart shows biosolids disposal expenses increasing from $3.88 million in 2011 to a projected $8.48 million in 2016. The document also describes communication efforts like fact sheets, FAQs, and videos aimed at legislators, officials, landowners, and neighbors to provide information about biosolids production and land application.

1. Biosolids:
Regulation and Policy
Texas Water Conservation Association
Fall Conference – 2016
Kevin Ward
General Manager

2. TRA CRWS Biosolids Background
1996 – 2001 1st contract for land application
2001 – 2011 2nd contract & first extension
Spring 2010 Ellis County Biosolids meeting
2011 – 2016 2nd extension
5/3/13 TCEQ receives Ellis County petition
10/2/14 New rules from TCEQ
11/14 – 10/19 Landfill contract initiated
2/6/16 Landfill terminates agreement
4/2016 –3/2019 REI/land application

3. Biosolids Disposal
$3.88
$4.22
$4.96
$5.14
$5.92
$7.75
$8.48
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Projected
Year End
2017 Budget
Millions
Biosolids Disposal Expense

6. Communication Efforts
• Fact sheet – Best Management Practices
• Frequently Asked Questions handout
• Video – biosolids production, use
• Target audiences
Legislators
Local Officials
Landowners
Land-application neighbors, community