Minnesota Legislature
SF 3969
as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/16/2018 03:49pm
Current Version - as introduced
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A bill for an act
relating to waters; creating certification program for new wastewater treatment
technology; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 115.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[115.601] ADVANCED TREATMENT SYSTEMS.
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(a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to sections
115.601 and 115.605.
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(b) "Biodigester and water reclamation system" or "system" means a residential
wastewater treatment system that separately collects and segregates greywater from
blackwater to be mechanically or biologically treated for reclamation and safe consumptive
use or discharge above or below the surface of the ground.
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(c) "Blackwater" means sewage from toilets, urinals, and any drains equipped with
garbage grinders.
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(d) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency.
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(e) "Greywater" means sewage that does not contain toilet wastes or waste from garbage
grinders.
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(f) "Sewage" means waste that is produced by toilets, bathing, laundry, or culinary
operations or the floor drains associated with these sources and that contain no more
household cleaners than the amounts normally used for domestic purposes.
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new text begin System requirements. new text end
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Biodigester and water reclamation systems must meet
the following requirements:
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(1) all waste that includes any blackwater must be treated as blackwater and must not
be discharged for reuse;
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(2) wastewater may be treated as greywater only when a plumbing network separately
collects and segregates greywater from blackwater;
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(3) the two waste streams of greywater and blackwater must be treated to the following
standards:
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(i) for greywater reuse within the facility, the effluent quality from the system must be
within the health risk limits determined under Minnesota Rules, chapter 4717;
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(ii) for greywater discharge outside the residence and above ground level, the effluent
quality from the system must meet or exceed standards for the receiving water determined
under Minnesota Rules, chapter 7050; and
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(iii) residuals from blackwater must be treated to levels described in Code of Federal
Regulations, title 40, part 503;
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(4) residuals from blackwater treatment must be disposed of in accordance with local
and federal requirements and state guidelines for septage; and
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(5) toilets that do not contain a standard integral water trap must have a water-sealed
mechanical valve.
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new text begin Expiration. new text end
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This section expires January 1, 2029.
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Sec. 2.
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[115.605] PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE SEPTIC SYSTEM
TECHNOLOGY.
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new text begin Manufacturer's certification. new text end
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(a) Under the authority of the
commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health, a manufacturer of new
wastewater treatment technologies must submit accredited third-party testing documentation
to the commissioner certifying that a biodigester and water reclamation system, as designed
and installed, will meet the applicable state standards for above- or below-surface discharge
or potable water.
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(b) A manufacturer must reimburse the commissioner an amount not to exceed $4,000
for staff services needed to review the information submitted pursuant to the certification
request under paragraph (a). Reimbursements accepted by the commissioner must be
deposited in the environmental fund and are appropriated to the commissioner for the purpose
of reviewing information submitted under paragraph (a). The commissioner must reimburse
the commissioner of health for consultation-related costs.
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(a) A manufacturer of biodigester and water
reclamation systems must provide training approved by the commissioner to certify persons
in the state to properly install, maintain, operate, and monitor the systems. An entity that
provides monitoring, installation, maintenance, or operational services for a system must
not be a part of certifying system capacities for the commissioner.
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(b) Only trained and certified persons may install, operate, repair, maintain, and monitor
a biodigester and water reclamation system.
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(c) Systems must be monitored by an entity other than the owner.
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(d) Annual monitoring and maintenance reports must be submitted to the commissioner,
the commissioner of health, and the local regulatory authority.
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(e) Independent documentation of system performance must be reported on a form
provided by the commissioner.
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(a) Permitting of biodigester and water reclamation
systems is subject to any local government requirements for installation and use subject to
the commissioner's approval.
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(b) Any subsurface discharge of treated effluent from a system must be in accordance
with environmental standards under Minnesota Rules, part 7080.1500, and is regulated
under sections 115.55 and 115.56.
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(c) Any surface discharge of treated effluent from a system must be in accordance with
the environmental standards of Minnesota Rules and be operated under a permit issued by
the commissioner. The commissioner may issue individual permits or a general permit to
regulate surface discharges from biodigester and water reclamation systems.
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(d) Any reuse of treated effluent from a system must be in accordance with state standards
established for potable well water.
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Biodigester and water reclamation systems are exempt from all
state and local requirements pertaining to Minnesota Rules, chapter 4714, until January 1,
2029.
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new text begin Expiration. new text end
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This section expires January 1, 2029.
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