A facility plan or engineering report will contain the detailed planning information that is necessary to evaluate the engineer's recommendation. Facility plans will include the following:
006.01 A description of existing facilities, the existing service area and population, the current average and peak wastewater flows, a description of the wastewater characteristics, an infiltration and inflow analysis, a summary of commercial and industrial wastewater contributors, a description of existing treatment units and their condition, a review of historical problems and non-compliance events, and the reasons for considering the proposed project.006.02 Maps showing the location of the existing WWTF and areas available for expansion are to be included. Floodplains, wetland areas, existing housing, depth to ground water, and the location of wells and water utility structures are to be shown.006.03 The future service area, design population, design flow, and pollutant loading for the projected design life of treatment facilities.006.04 A description of regulatory requirements that pertain to the wastewater works, including present and proposed draft NPDES permit limits, best management practices, sludge disposal requirements, and the name of the receiving stream.006.05 A comparison of alternatives that can meet the present and future regulatory requirements will be included. Alternatives are to be ranked for treatment effectiveness, energy efficiency, land requirements, capital and operational costs, ease and flexibility of operation, reliability, environmental impacts, and owner preferences, as applicable.123 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 7, § 006
Amended effective 9/4/2019