For each treatment technology option considered, the basis of design report shall include a description or analysis of:

1. (a) The facilities associated with each proposed treatment technology option;
2. (b) Design calculations and parameters used for sizing the unit processes and components for evaluation purposes to demonstrate compliance with all applicable federal and state design requirements;

3. (c) Environmental impacts, including:

   1. (1) Direct and indirect impacts on floodplains, wetlands, land resources, endangered species, and properties of historical and archeological significance;
   2. (2) Generation and management of residuals and wastes; and
   3. (3) Sprawl-related impacts;

4. (d) Sustainable utility management practice considerations, including:

   1. (1) Water and energy efficiency, including:

      1. a. Water reuse and conservation;

      2. b. Energy efficient design to reduce electrical demand and minimize carbon footprint, including:

         1. 1. Blower and pump sizing to provide energy-efficient operation at a full range of flow rates;
         2. 2. Use of premium efficiency motors;
         3. 3. Installation of heat recovery systems; and
         4. 4. Use of biogas capture and reuse if digesters are proposed;
      3. c. Renewable energy generation, if applicable to the treatment technology option; and
      4. d. Water and energy usage of each option as compared to other treatment technology options;
   2. (2) Aspects of project that preserve or mimic natural processes to manage onsite stormwater, if applicable to the treatment technology option; and
   3. (3) Site management of stormwater runoff volume and peak flows through infiltration, evapotranspiration, harvest, and use, if applicable;
5. (e) Ultimate sludge disposal plans, including contingency plan as required by Env-Wq 716 for sludge stabilization, sludge thickening, and sludge dewatering; and

6. (f) Estimates of capital and operating costs for each treatment technology option, including:

   1. (1) Construction costs;
   2. (2) Total project costs;
   3. (3) Average annual operation and maintenance costs over the life of the project; and
   4. (4) Energy costs.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 700) #8590, eff 3-25-06; ss by #10693, eff 10-15-14; ss by #14258, eff 7-1-25, EXPIRES: 7-1-35