Biosolids Program
Definition
The land application of Biosolids is regulated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. "Biosolids" are mostly organic solids resulting from the treatment of wastewater that have undergone additional treatment to kill pathogens and have been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for land application as a fertilizer and soil amendment in accordance with 9VAC25-31 or 9VAC25-32.Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the State agency responsible for the implementation of these regulations and the issuance of a Virginia Pollutant Discharge Abatement (VPA) permit, which authorizes the land application of Biosolids on a specified field and lists the site specific management practices associated with that approval. VPA applications must demonstrate that the facility and Biosolids use management practices will adequately safeguard public health and will comply with the certificate and permit requirements, as appropriate.Division of Environmental & Land Development
The Goochland County Community Development Department's division of Environmental and Land Development component serves as the local monitor for the land application of Biosolids Program. The role of the local monitor is to verify sign notices, buffer distances and perform site inspections to ensure that the land application of the Biosolids is done in compliance with the stated conditions in the applicator’s approved VPA permit. The local monitor is responsible for advising DEQ of any suspected non-compliance activity. Any enforcement actions necessitated due to non-compliance with the stated conditions of their VPA permit, are the responsibility of DEQ and its staff.Contact Us
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Austin Goyne
County Engineer
Email agoyne@goochlandva.us
Ron Nanni
Environmental Planner
Email rnanni@goochlandva.us
Emily Langridge
Environmental Inspector, Sr.
Email elangridge@goochlandva.us
Justin Gonzalez
Environmental Inspector
Email jgonzalez@goochlandva.us
Environmental & Land Development Review
1800 Sandy Hook Road
PO Box 103
Goochland, Virginia 23063
Phone: 804-556-5860
Fax: 804-556-5654
Customer Service Center Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
This is to inform you that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has drafted a Virginia Pollution Abatement (VPA) permit for Nutri-Blend, Inc. in accordance with the VPA Regulation, 9VAC25-32. The applicant has requested to modify their existing VPA Permit No. VPA00806 to add 16 farm sites comprising 2,183.5 acres in Goochland County for the land application of biosolids and water treatment plant (WTP) residuals as a fertilizer without a discharge to surface waters and that is protective of public health.
Notice of the draft permit will appear in the Goochland Gazette on May 3, 2018 and May 10, 2018. That initial publication will establish a 30-day public comment period, ending on June 4, 2018.
You may review the draft permit by visiting the Nutri-Blend - Goochland information website (website is currently being updated so it may not be readily available), by contacting me at (540) 223-6039, or by email at john.thompson@deq.virginia.gov.
Please contact me if you have any questions or comments on the draft permit or about this notification.
Respectfully,
John Thompson
Environmental Specialist II, Sr.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
13901 Crown Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193
540-223-6039
john.thompson@deq.virginia.gov
deq.virginia.gov
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Biosolid's Related Documents
- Goochland County - Biosolids Legislative and Policy Activity
- Biosolids Program Contact List (PDF)
- DEQ Biosolids Extended Setback Policy
- DEQ Biosolids Extended Setback Request Form
- JLARC Biosolids Recommendations - 10-10-17
- JLARC Biosolids Report - 10-10-17
- JLARC Biosolids Summary - 10-10-17
- Biosolid Buffer Requirements (PDF)
- DEQ's Biosolids Frequently Asked Questions
- Issuance of Biosolids Use Permits (PDF)
- 2007 HJR Biosolid's Final Report Summary
- 2007 HJR Biosolid's Final Report
- September 21, 2015 Biosolids Community Meeting Presentation Black & White
- September 21, 2015 Biosolids Community Meeting Presentation Full Color
- EPA's Biosolids Frequently Asked Questions
- Department of Environmental Quality Biosolids
- Department of Environmental Quality Land Application
- Environmental Protection Agency Biosolids Information
- State Administrative Code of Biosolids
- Virginia Pollution Abatement Permits, Fees, and Regulations
- Complaint Form - Environmental
- JLARC - Land Application of Biosolids and Industrial Residuals