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WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

A. SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT(S) B. DOCUMENT CONTROL 006.2500.24D
Consumption of Energy CODE
Consumption of Materials C. DATE February 4, 2011
Consumption of Water John Begley, PLMG/SIIM(ISSS), RO, Room 5249A,
D. PROGRAM LEAD
Discharge/Emission/Release/Application to x7597
Land/Property
Discharge/Emission/Release/Application to Water
(Wastewater)
Discharge/Emission/Release/Application to Water
E. PROGRAM TYPE ENVIRONMENTAL  SUSTAINABILITY 
(Stormwater)
Generation of Waste (Hazardous)
1. OBJECTIVE(S)
O1. Ensure the continued compliance with all applicable legal and other requirements governing the discharge wastewater to the sanitary sewer.

2. TARGET PERFORMANCE INDICATOR RECORD/DOCUMENT RESPONSIBILITY DATE TARGET

(LOCATION OF COMPLETED
RECORD/DOCUMENT)
T1a. Review existing policies and Completion of current EMS Record to file John Begley, May 4, 2010
procedures relating to the Wastewater Program review PLMG/SIIM(ISSS), RO,
management of wastewater Room 5249A, x7597
treatment/discharge by April 30,
2010.
T1b. Install and begin operation of Completion of installation of Memo for Record John Begley, December 22,
an electronic, continuous-reading different metering system to PLMG/SIIM(ISSS), RO, 2010
pH monitoring meter on the facilitate EPA’s ability to Room 5249A, x7597
Wastewater Neutralization System continuously monitor
at the STC by December 30, 2010. wastewater discharge pH
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T1c. Ensure STC wastewater STC wastewater discharge pH pH Monitor Tapes; John Begley, See Notes in
discharges are within allowable log tapes indicate a pH between Updates to Section 9 of PLMG/SIIM(ISSS), RO, Section 9
range. 6.0 and 10.0 S.U. this form Room 5249A, x7597
3. CONDITIONS/IMPACTS AVOIDED BY IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM
Implementing this EMP will minimize, to the greatest extent practical, the amount of water and land quality degradation resulting from the
Region’s activities. In doing so, it is the Region’s intention to manage its wastewater effluent in a manner that eliminates the need to obtain a
Wastewater Discharge Permit for any of our facilities.

4. SPECIFIC LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS MET THROUGH THE PROGRAM

a. Kansas City, Missouri; Code of Ordinances Section 60-121, Wastes Prohibited in Sewers
b. Unified Government of Wyandotte County City Ordinance; Chapter 30, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, specifically Section 30-173, Prohibited
Discharges; and Section 30-176, Grease, Oil, and Sand Traps/Interceptors
c. EPA Facilities Manual, Volume 4; Safety, Health, and Environmental Manual – Environmental Management Guidelines, July 2004;
specifically Chapter 3, Water Pollution Control
5. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Both the Unified Government and Kansas City, MO, have similar prohibitions on wastewater discharges. The Unified Government of Wyandotte
County’s Water Pollution Control Division does not issue Wastewater Discharge Permits to office buildings and has determined that a permit is
not required for the STC. The wastewater at the RO or the Training and Logistics Center (TLC) is monitored or treated prior to discharge.
Wastewater at the STC is managed through two operational controls: an SOP that requires various waste products (including metals and volatile
compounds) to be containerized for disposal as hazardous waste and a neutralization system (required by the EPA Facilities Manual) that adjusts
the pH of all laboratory wastewater before it is discharged to the sanitary sewer system. The Neutralization system is considered an Interceptor
under Legal Requirements. The building owner is responsible for maintaining the neutralization system, including ensuring the pH meter and
probes are calibrated at least annually. This requirement is monitored under the EMS as allowed under the lease agreement. The EPA Facility
Manager is responsible for reviewing the pH history periodically through the building automation system (BAS) to ensure there were no
excursions outside of the acceptable wastewater pH range established by the Unified Government. It has been determined that all Records
associated with the system must be maintained for 2 years (EMS Record, STC Wastewater Neutralization System Review, 13 Feb 08).
Stormwater at both the RO and TLC is not regulated by the Unified Government or by the State of Kansas.

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6. OPERATIONAL CONTROLS IN PLACE FOR THE PROGRAM
NAME DOCUMENT CONTROL NUMBER
Wastewater Neutralization System (STC) EMS 007.3500.22B
Region 7 Standard Operating Procedure 2420.9G, Sample Disposal EMS 007.3500.27B
Science & Technology Building Lease (GS-06P-00027) EMS 007.3500.01C
7. BUDGET (RESOURCES)
REQUIREMENT ESTIMATED COST
Electronic pH Monitoring Meter $5,000

8. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ACHIEVING TARGETS

TARGET TASK SCHEDULE Date Completed RESPONSIBILITY

T1a. Review existing policies
and procedures relating to the
management of wastewater
treatment/discharge by April
30, 2010.
T1b. Install and begin
operation of an electronic,
continuous-reading pH
monitoring meter on the
Wastewater Neutralization
System at the STC by
December 30, 2010.
T1c. Ensure STC wastewater
discharges are within
allowable range.
T1a1. Review of policies and April 30, 2010 May 4, 2010 John Begley, PLMG/SIIM(ISSS),
procedures; correct any RO, Room 5249A, x7597
deficiencies
T1b1. Research equipment July 30, 2010 July 20, 2010 John Begley, PLMG/SIIM(ISSS),
needs and arrange for funding RO, Room 5249A, x7597
T1b2. Install equipment and December 30, November 19,
ensure proper operation 2010 2010
T1c1. Review pH history to Monthly See Notes in John Begley, PLMG/SIIM(ISSS),
monitor compliance with Section 9 RO, Room 5249A, x7597
program requirements

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9. REMARKS
1. The date for completing the PMR was moved back to 30 Apr 10; time limitations brought about by the late approval of the Objectives and
Targets and travel requirements for the EMS Coordinator will prohibit this Target from being completed by 31 Mar 10. Christopher Taylor, EMS
Coordinator, 29 Mar 10
2. The PMR was completed on this date; no substantial issues were noted; refer to the Memorandum for Record, Wastewater Management
Program Review – FY10-11, 4 May 10 for the results of the review. A review of the pH tape review record (EMS Record – Wastewater
Neutralization System pH Review – CY10) was completed on this date as well; no issues have been seen though mid March. John Begley will
pull the tape that should have run through mid to late April for review as soon as possible. Christopher Taylor, EMS Coordinator, 4 May 10
3. The RWA for the new pH Meter was fully funded on 9/23/2010 by EPA, sent thru GSA’s financial department 9/30/2010 and awarded to the
vendor for installation on 10/14/2010. Installation being scheduled prior to 12/31/2010. John Begley, Program Lead, 15 Nov 10
4. The electronic pH meter was installed on 19 Nov 10 and is fully functional. History is read on site via the BAS on a weekly basis until the
ability to link it to the BAS Web interface is completed. John Begley, Program Lead, 19 Nov 10
4. A review of the pH tape review record (EMS Record – Wastewater Neutralization System pH Review – CY10) was completed on this date as
well; no issues have been seen though early December. Christopher Taylor, EMS Coordinator, 20 Dec 10
4. The Program Description Section of this form, Task T1c1, and Operational Control EMS 007.3500.22, Wastewater Neutralization System
(STC), have been updated to reflect installation of the new electronic pH meter. Christopher Taylor, EMS Coordinator, 22 Dec 10
5. Review of the digital PH meter was performed 1/13/2011. The January data was written down and misplaced. I remember the reading being in
the mid 6 range (6.4 or 6.5); I just can’t find the document I wrote the meter reading on. A history report will be performed once the data
retrieval training/set up has been given/installed by the vendor representative. John Begley, Program Lead 2/03/2011
6. The vendor of the electronic pH meter was called this day by the Property Management company’s Facility Engineer and a representative from
GSA to let them know that we are displeased with their lack of progress on completing the tie in of the meter to the BAS. They promised swift
action. Christopher Taylor, EMS Coordinator, 4 Feb 11

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