Mo. Code Regs. Ann. tit. 10, § 20-8.140
PURPOSE: This rule contains the minimum standards for the design of systems that are part of wastewater collection and treatment systems. This rule is to be used with rules 10 CSR 20-8.110 through 10 CSR 20-8.210. It does not address all possible aspects of design, and the design engineer may refer to other appropriate reference materials so long as these minimum standards set forth in this rule are met.
PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.
(1) Applicability. Wastewater systems shall be designed based on criteria contained in this rule, published standards, applicable federal and state requirements, standard textbooks, current technical literature, and applicable safety standards. In the event of any conflict between the above criteria, the requirement in this rule shall prevail.
(2) General.
(C) Minimum Separation Distances.
er distance is determined by the Missouri Geological Survey or by the department’s Public Drinking Water Branch, the minimum distance between wastewater treatment facilities and all potable water sources shall be at least three hundred feet (300').
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(4) Pump and Haul.
(A) General.
(2)(D) of this rule.
subsection (8)(A) of this rule for fencing.
tion and crossing of water supplies shall be in accordance with subsection (2)(C) of this rule and 10 CSR 20-8.120(5).
(5) Design.
(D) Design Loads.
1. Hydraulic design.
the design of the wastewater treatment facility as described in 10 CSR 20-8.110(3).
be used to evaluate the effect of hydraulic peaks on unit processes, pumping, piping, etc.
are not subject to peak hourly flow requirements shall be based on the design average flow.
for wastewater treatment facility design on the information given in 10 CSR 20-8.110(3). When septage is accepted at a wastewater treatment facility, the effects of septage flow shall be evaluated in the design.
(6) Outfalls.
(7) Essential Facilities.
(A) Emergency Power Facilities.
facilities shall be provided with an alternate source of electric power or pumping capability to allow continuity of operation during power failures.
and dechlorination, when used, shall be provided during all power outages.
(D) Water Supply.
tions shall exist in any part of the wastewater treatment facility that might cause the contamination of a potable water supply.
water for any direct connections shall not be taken directly from a boiler used for supplying hot water to a digester heating unit or heat exchanger.
3. Indirect connections.
be used for any purpose in a wastewater treatment facility other than direct connections, a break tank, pressure pump, and pressure tank, or a reduced pressure backflow preventer consistent with the department’s Public Drinking Water Branch shall be provided.
at every hose bib, faucet, hydrant, or sill cock located on the water system beyond the break tank or backflow preventer to indicate that the water is not safe for drinking.
Where a separate non-potable water supply is to be provided, a break tank will not be necessary, but all system outlets shall be posted with a permanent sign indicating the water is not safe for drinking.
(8) Safety. Adequate provisions shall be made to effectively protect facility personnel and visitors from hazards. The following shall be provided to fulfill the particular needs of each wastewater treatment facility:
(J) Ventilation. Ventilation shall include the following:
wastewater treatment components installed in a building where other equipment or offices are located from the rest of the building by an air-tight partition, provide separate outside entrances, and provide separate and independent fresh air supply;
ing device areas or open pits more than four feet (4') deep. Also see 10 CSR 20- 8.130(3)(F);
on exhaust or fresh air ducts. Avoid the use of fine screens or other obstructions on exhaust or fresh air ducts to prevent clogging;
tinuous ventilation is needed (e.g., housed facilities), provide at least twelve (12) complete air changes per hour. Where continuous ventilation would cause excessive heat loss, provide intermittent ventilation of at least 10 CSR 20-8
thirty (30) complete air changes per hour when facility personnel enter the area. Base air change demands on one hundred percent (100%) fresh air;
niently locate switches for operation of ventilation equipment outside of the wet well or building. Interconnect all intermittently operated ventilation equipment with the respective wet well, dry well, or building lighting system. The manual lighting/ventilation switch is expected to override the automatic controls. For a two (2) speed ventilation system with automatic switch over where gas detection equipment is installed, increase the ventilation rate automatically in response to the detection of hazardous concentrations of gases or vapors; and
Fabricate the fan wheel from non-sparking material. Provide automatic heating and dehumidification equipment in all dry wells and buildings. Follow the provisions in subsection (7)(B) of this rule for electrical controls;
(9) Chemical Handling.
(A) General.
utilized for storage, piping, valves, pumping, metering, and splash guards, etc., shall be specially selected considering the physical and chemical characteristics of each hazardous or corrosive chemical.
containment storage areas contain the stored volume until it can be safely transferred to alternate storage or released to the wastewater treatment plant at controlled rates that will not damage the facilities, inhibit the treatment processes, or contribute to stream pollution. Secondary containment shall be designed as follows:
dred twenty-five percent (125%) of the volume of the largest storage container located within the containment area plus the space occupied by any other tanks located within the containment area when not protected from precipitation;
dred ten percent (110%) of the volume of the largest storage container located within the containment area plus the space occupied by any other tanks located within the containment area when protected from precipitation; and
containment structure constructed of suitable material that is compatible with the specifications of the product being stored.
for hazardous or corrosive chemicals shall have guards that will effectively prevent spray of chemicals into space occupied by facility personnel.
locations.
ing corrosive or hazardous chemicals shall be identified with labels every ten feet (10') and with at least two (2) labels in each room, closet, or pipe chase.
type), except those adjacent to storage or feeder areas, shall have guards that will direct any leakage away from space occupied by facility personnel.
vided for automatic shutdown of pumps and sounding of alarms when failure occurs in a pressurized chemical discharge line.
be provided to protect facility personnel from dusts injurious to the lungs or skin and to prevent polymer dust from settling on walkways that become slick when wet.
(B) Chemical Housing. The following shall be provided to fulfill the particular needs of each chemical housing facility:
thirty (30) days’ supply, unless local suppliers and conditions indicate that such storage can be reduced without limiting the supply;
of fire and corrosion resistant material;
prevent unauthorized access, doors lock but do not need a key to exit the locked room using the panic hardware;
drains, sumps, finished water plumbing, and the hose bibs and hoses necessary to clean up spills and to wash equipment;
floors and walls of material that is suitable to the chemicals being stored and that is capable of being cleaned;
chemical resistant, slip resistant, and well drained with three inches per ten feet (3"/10') minimum slope;
tion for lighting and electrical equipment based on the chemicals stored. See subsection (7)(B) of this rule;
dry, and well-ventilated area;
facilities, and equipment exhaust to discharge to the outside atmosphere above grade and remote from air intakes;
containers out of direct sunlight;
accordance with relevant Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
storing dry chemicals;
nated areas for “full” and “empty” chemical containers;
flammable chemicals with an automatic sprinkler system designed for four tenths gallons per minute per square foot (0.4 gpm/ft2) and a minimum duration of twenty (20) minutes;
rately to ensure the safety of facility personnel and the wastewater treatment system. Store any two (2) chemicals that can react to form a toxic gas in separate housing facilities;
storage and handling of chlorine and sulfur dioxide and other hazardous gases. Follow the provisions in 10 CSR 20-8.190(3) and 10 CSR 20-8.190(4) for chlorine and dechlorination;
area and explosion proof electrical outlets, lights, and motors for all powdered activated carbon storage and handling areas in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements;
atmosphere, but not through vents in common with day tanks;
dry powder in closed, acid-resistant shipping containers or storage units; and
undiluted form from the original container to the point of treatment or to a covered storage tank. Do not handle in open vessels.
(C) Chemical Handling Design. The following shall be provided, where applicable, for the design of chemical handling:
tities of chemicals used for treatment or to prepare feed solutions over the range of design application rates;
equipment for liquid chemicals specific to the chemicals;
feed installations on corrosion resistant pedestals;
storage or day tanks feeding directly for twenty-four- (24-) hour operation at design average flow;
ical feeders for continuous operability. Provide a standby unit or combination of units of sufficient capacity to replace the largest unit out-of-service;
6. Chemical feeders shall—
equipment to meet the maximum dosage requirements for the design average flow conditions;
necessary amounts of chemicals at an accurate rate throughout the range of feed;
feed to the rate of flow where the flow rate is not constant;
ble for servicing, repair, and observation;
against freezing;
application to minimize length of feed lines;
manual operation for chemical feed control systems;
residual analyzers, and where provided, include alarms for critical values and recording charts;
chemical feed pump suction lines; and
device where the chemical solution enters the water stream;
7. Dry chemical feed system shall—
ble of providing a minimum retention period of five (5) minutes at the maximum feed rate;
vessels and transfer piping for polyelectrolyte feed installations;
appropriate arrangement for wetting the polymer during the preparation of the stock feed solution on the makeup tanks;
of a large diameter, low-speed mixer;
dry chemical volumetrically or gravimetrically; and
prevent emission of dust;
tion consistent with the nature of the chemical solution for solution tank dosing;
chemical slurries that are not diaphragm or piston type positive displacement types;
maintain slurries in suspension;
culation tanks or channels having a combined detention period of twenty to thirty (20 – 30) minutes. Provide independent controls for each tank or channel;
at concentrations greater than twenty percent (20%) solution to prevent crystallization; and
or humid place.
(D) Chemical Safety. The following shall be provided in addition to the safety provisions in section (8) of this rule:
equipment (PPE).
ers. Eye wash fountains and safety showers utilizing potable water shall be provided in the laboratory and on each level or work location involving hazardous or corrosive chemical storage, mixing (or slaking), pumping, metering, or transportation unloading. The design of eye wash fountains and safety showers shall include the following:
moderate temperature, fifty degrees to ninety degrees Fahrenheit (50°–90°F), suitable to provide fifteen to thirty (15–30) minutes of continuous irrigation of the eyes;
charging twenty gallons per minute (20 gpm) of water of moderate temperature, fifty degrees to ninety degrees Fahrenheit (50°– 90°F), and at pressures of thirty to fifty pounds per square inch (30–50 psi);
showers located no more than twenty-five feet (25') from points of hazardous chemical exposure; and
that are to be fully operable during all weather conditions; and
ing use of goggles shall be located near chemical stations, pumps, and other points of frequent hazard.
AUTHORITY: section 644.026, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 10, 1978, effective March 11, 1979. Amended: Filed June 15, 2018, effective Feb. 28, 2019. *Original authority: 644.026, RSMo 1972, amended 1973, 1987, 1993.