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Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Land Application Permits in Texas: Rules, Fees, and Common Mistakes

Close-up shot of thick brown digested sewage sludge flowing from a large discharge pipe at a Texas wastewater treatment facility into a holding basin showing the material characteristics of Class B biosolids before land application

Most municipal wastewater treatment plant operators in Texas have a solid handle on their discharge limits, effluent sampling schedules, and monthly reporting to TCEQ. The part of the compliance picture that consistently has gaps is the back end of the treatment process: what happens to the sludge after it leaves the digester, where the biosolids go, who tracks the application records, and whether the permit authorizing all of it is current and complete.

Unlocking The Power of the Rural Water Assistance Fund for Your Community

Unlocking The Power of the Rural Water Assistance Fund for Your Community

As dedicated contributors to rural water and sewer communities, we all wear multiple hats. One important part of our role is understanding and utilizing available resources to maximize the potential of our local water and sewer systems. Today, we are focusing on a game-changing resource for small rural utilities, the Rural Water Assistance Fund (RWAF) Program. 

Transforming Rural Water and Sewer Communities: Unlock the Potential of the Texas Water Development Fund (DFund) Loan Program

TRANSFORMING RURAL WATER AND SEWER COMMUNITIES UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT FUND (DFUND) LOAN PROGRAM

Living in a rural water and sewer community means playing various roles to ensure the wellbeing of your neighbors. This responsibility also involves learning about different ways to enhance the quality of life for everyone around you. One such avenue is through funding programs, such as the Texas Water Development Fund (DFund) Loan Program, that can help improve water and wastewater infrastructure. Here are the key things you need to know about the DFund and how it can be beneficial for your community.