DWQ-2024-000241

Official Draft Public Notice Version Month Day, year
The findings, determinations, and assertions contained in this document are not final and subject to change following the public comment period.
FACT SHEET AND STATEMENT OF BASIS
SWIFT BEEF COMPANY
RENEWAL PERMIT: DISCHARGE, REUSE & BIOSOLIDS
UPDES PERMIT NUMBER: UT0000281
UPDES BIOSOLIDS PERMIT NUMBER: UTL000281
MAJORINDUSTRIAL
FACILITY CONTACTSOperator Name:Swift Beef CompanyPerson Name:Darren OlsenPosition: Plant ManagerPhone Number:[phone]Person Name:Ruben Van TassellPosition:Environmental and Sustainability
ManagerPhone Number:[phone]Person Name:John C. StarnsPosition:Water Reclamation SupervisorPhone Number:[phone]Facility Name:Swift Beef CompanyMailing and Facility Address:410
North 200 WestHyrum, Utah 84219Telephone:[phone]
Actual Address:410 North 200 WestHyrum, Utah 84219
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITY
Swift Beef Company, formerly known as EA Miller, located at 410 North 200 West, Hyrum Utah, is a beef slaughterhouse and meat packing facility. It is defined as a complex slaughterhouse
in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 432.21) and Standard Industrial Classification Code 2011 applies. Slaughterhouse operations began in 1935. Since then, the operation has grown
in the number of cattle processed and products produced. From 2018 through 2022 the facility processed an average of 803 million pounds of beef into various products such as large meat
cuts, ground beef products, edible and inedible tallow, hides,tripe, organ meats, bone meal, blood products and pet food. The facility was upgraded in 2011 to provide treatment for significant
reductions in phosphorus in the effluent as required by the Spring Creek total maximum daily load (TMDL).
Outfall 001for the Swift Beef Company Water Reclamation Facility (SBCWFR) is located approximately 0.75 miles north of the slaughter/packing plant at latitude4939'20.4" and longitude
11152'8.0". Thewastewater from the by-products manufacturing process, refinery/boilers, and harvest flows through a primary clarifier. Wastewater from the harvest and fabrication flows
through a dissolved air flotation unit before combining and flowing into a converted anaerobic lagoon system. Wastewater goes through a modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) process for activated
sludge by flowing through two-stage anoxic and aerobic/aeration basins followed by one of four clarifiers for further polishing. Wastewater then flows through one of two disk filters
and Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection or chlorination/dechlorination prior to discharge or reuse. Sludge is directed to a screw press where it is dewatered and hauled offsite for further
treatment. The filtrate is directed back to the beginning of the treatment process. Reuse water follows the same treatment process and is held in ponds four and five before discharge
into the irrigation distribution system. Reuse outfall 001R is located at 4139'19.4" and longitude 11152'5.16". Reuse water may also be pumped directly to the irrigation distribution
system at outfall 002R located at latitude4939'20.4" and longitude 11152'8.0".
SUMMARY OF CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS PERMIT
Outfall 002R requested by the permittee, was added to this permit to give the permittee the option of discharging treated wastewater directly to the irrigation distribution system rather
than holding the water in ponds before introduction to the irrigation distribution system.
Metals testing twice per year has been added to this permit to gather sufficient data to run a reasonable potential (RP) analysis. Outfall 001 ammonia sampling frequency was reduced
to weekly sampling. Outfall 001R and 002R have reduced sampling frequencies, as outlined below.
Receiving waters were revaluated and updated according to the wasteload analysis(WLA).
The facility will produce Type II reuse water, and the renewal permit will include provisions covering the Type II reuse of the effluent.
Storm water will no longer be covered by this permit. Permittee will need to obtain coverage as required; see the storm water section below for details.
DISCHARGE
DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGE
Wastewater is collected from the following operations: blood and hide processing, on-site rendering facility, holding pen runoff, production area cleaning water, equipment washing, steam
making, freshly slaughtered beef washing and paunch washings.
Swift Beef Company has been reporting self-monitoring results on Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs)monthly. In general, Swift Beef Companyhas been compliant with the requirements included
in its previous UPDES Permit. Effluent monitoring and compliance data information is available for public review at www.echo.epa.gov by searching for permit number UT0000281.OutfallDescription
of Discharge Point
001 Located at latitude4939'20.4" and longitude 11152'8.0"; the discharge pipe is located on the northwest corner of SBCWRF property between 200 West and 500 West in Hyrum City, Cache
County. The water is discharged inside the fenced area and flows under the chain-link fence to the receiving irrigation ditch. OutfallDescription of Reuse Water Discharge Point
001RLocated at latitude 4139'19.4" and longitude11152'5.16". Treated effluent for reuse is stored in Pond 4 and Pond 5 at the SBCWRF until it is needed for irrigation.OutfallDescription
of Reuse Water Discharge Point
002RLocated at latitude 4939'20.4" and longitude 11152'8.0". Treated effluent for reuse will be pumped directly into the irrigation distribution system.
RECEIVING WATERS AND STREAM CLASSIFICATION
Swift Beef Co. discharges into a complex ditch system that runs for approximately 4.5 miles
before coalescing as the South Fork of Spring Creek at Highway 89. As per UAC R317-2-13.9, all irrigation canals and ditches statewide, except as otherwisedesignated are 2B, 3E and 4.
As per R317-2-13.3(a), the designated beneficial uses of Little BearRiver and tributaries, from Cutler Reservoir to headwaters are 2B, 3A, 3D, 4.
Class 2B -- Protected for infrequent primary contact recreation. Also protected for secondary contact recreation where there is a low likelihood of ingestion of water or a low degree
of bodily contact with the water. Examples include, but are not limited to, wading, hunting, and fishing.
Class 3A -- Protected for cold water species of game fish and other cold water aquatic life, including the necessary aquatic organisms in their food chain.
Class 3D -- Protected for waterfowl, shore birds and other water-oriented wildlife not included in Classes 3A, 3B, or 3C, including the necessary aquatic organisms in their food chain.
Class 3E -- Severely habitat-limited waters. Narrative standards will be applied to protect these waters for aquatic wildlife.
Class 4 -- Protected for agricultural uses including irrigation of crops and stock watering.
TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) REQUIREMENTS Spring Creek-Hyrum (UT16010203-008_00, Spring Creek and tributaries from confluence with Little Bear River to headwaters) is currently listed
as impaired in Utah's 2022 Integrated Report for E. coli, temperature, ammonia, and total dissolved solids (TDS). TMDL's for Spring Creek were approved by the USEPA (U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency) in 2002 which addressed impairments for dissolved oxygen, ammonia, E. coli and total phosphorus (TP). The TP target/endpoint was set at 0.05 mg/l at the watershed
outlet. Since that time, major upgrades have been made to both Hyrum City’s WWTP and Swift Beef Company’s treatment plant, resulting in greatly improved effluent quality. A monitoring

plan was developed to track the instream water quality improvements from the treatment facility upgrades. Spring Creek has not been removed from the impaired list;however water quality
improvements continue to be seen and Best Management Practices continue to be applied to agricultural lands in the basin.
BASIS FOR EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS
Effluent limitations for BOD5 and TSS were evaluated in accordance with 40 CFR 432.22.b (Complex Slaughterhouse) based on live kill weight (LKW). With an average LKW over the last five
years (2018 through 2022) of 2,201,397 lbs./day, effluent limitations were calculated and converted from mass-based limits to concentration-based limits. Comparing the calculated limits
from 40 CFR 432.22.b and the effluent limits presented in the WLA, the WLA limits were more stringent and thus were used in this permit.Effluent limits for ammonia and nitrogen canalso
be found in 40 CFR 432.22.b and the WLA. Comparing the two calculated values, the limits stipulated in 40 CFR 432.22.b are more stringent and therefore, used in this permit. Oil and
Grease effluent limits were calculated based on the standards stipulated in 40 CFR 432.22.b and converted from mass-based limits to concentration-based limits. However, consistent with
other industrial permits in Utah, DWQ will utilize Best Professional Judgment (BPJ) to determine the oil and grease limitation, which is more stringent.
Effluent limitations for flow, total dissolved solids (TDS), total residual chlorine (TRC), and dissolved oxygen (DO) are based onthe WLA. Effluent limitations forE-Coli and pH are based
on current Utah Secondary Treatment Standards, UAC R317-1-3.2. The phosphorus concentration limit is based upon reductions required in the upper Bear River TMDL.
The Water Quality Board adopted Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R317-1-3.3, Technology-Based Phosphorus Effluent Limit (TBPEL) Rule in 2014. The TBPEL rule as it relates to "non-lagoon"
wastewater treatment plants establishes new regulations for the discharge of phosphorus to surface waters and is self-implementing. The TBPEL requires that all non-lagoon wastewater
treatment works discharging wastewater to surface waters of the state shall provide treatment processes which will produce effluent less than or equal to an annual mean of 1.0 mg/L for
total phosphorus.This TBPEL shall be achieved by January 1, 2020.
The Type II Reuse Limitations for BOD5, TSS, E-Coli, and pH are based upon UAC R317-3-11.6.
Attached is a WLAfor this discharge into the unnamed irrigation ditch. It has been determined that this discharge will not cause a violation of water quality standards. An Antidegradation
Level II review is not required since the Level I review shows that water quality impacts are minimal. The permittee is expected to be able to comply with these limitations.
Reasonable Potential Analysis
Since January 1, 2016, DWQ has conducted reasonable potential analysis (RP) on all new and renewal applications received after that date. RP for this permit renewal was conducted following
DWQ’s September 10, 2015 Reasonable Potential Analysis Guidance (RP Guidance).There are four outcomes defined in the RP Guidance: Outcome A, B, C, or D. These Outcomes provide a framework
for what routine monitoring or effluent limitations are required
A quantitative RP analysis was not performed onmetals at this time due to insufficient data; therefore, metals have been added to this permit to collect the required data to perform
an RP analysis.
The permit limitations for Outfall 001 are:
Parameter
Table 1: Effluent Limitations at Outfall 001(a)
Maximum Monthly Avg
Maximum Weekly Avg
Yearly Average
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
Total Flow
2.0
--
--
--
--
BOD5, mg/L
25
35
--
--
--
TSS, mg/L
25
35
--
--
--
Dissolved Oxygen, mg/L
--
--
--
8.0
--
Total Ammonia (as N),
4.0
--
--

--
8.0
mg/L
TRC, mg/L
October-March
April-September
5.021
4.183
--
--
--
--
--
--
8.631
7.190
Nitrogen (as N), mg/L
134
--
--
--
194
E. coli, No./100mL
126
157
--
--
--
Total Phosphorus, mg/L
1.0
--
--
--
--
WET, Chronic Biomonitoring
--
IC25> effluent(from WLA)
1st and 4th Quarter
2nd and 3rd Quarter
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
45.0%
32.0%
Oil & Grease, mg/L
--
--
--
--
10
pH, Standard Units
--
--
--
6.5
9

TDS, mg/L
--
--
--
--
1206
The permit limitations for Reuse Outfall 001R and 002Rare:
Parameter
Table 3: Type II Reuse Outfall 001R Effluent Limitations(a)
Max Monthly Average
Max Weekly Average
Max Daily Average
Daily Minimum
Daily Maximum
BOD5, mg/L
25
--
--
--
--
TSS, mg/L
25
35
--
-
--
E. coli, No/100mL
--
126
--
--
500
pH, Standard Units
--
--
--
6.0
9.0
SELF-MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTSThe following self-monitoring and reporting requirements for Outfall 001 are not the same as in the previous permit.Ammonia monitoring was reduced
to weekly, and metals and temperature monitoring has been included in this permit. Self-monitoring and reporting requirements for Outfall 001R and 002R have changed as outlined below.
The permit will require discharge monitoring reports to be submitted monthly and a reuse report to be submitted annually.DMR forms shall be submitted no earlier than the first day and
no later thanthe 28th day of the month following the end of the monitoring period. Effective January 1, 2017, monitoring results must be submitted using NetDMR unless the permittee
has successfully petitioned for an exception. Lab sheets for biomonitoring must be attached to the biomonitoring DMR. Lab sheets for metals and toxic organics must be attached to the
DMRs.
Table 2: Self-Monitoring and Reporting Requirements at Outfall 001(a)
Parameter
Frequency
Sample Type
Units
Total Flow(b)(c)
Continuous
Recorder
MGD
BOD5
Weekly
Composite
mg/L
TSS
Weekly
Composite

mg/L
DO
Weekly
Grab
mg/L
Total Ammonia (as N)
Weekly
Grab
mg/L
TRC(d)
Weekly
Grab
mg/L
Nitrogen (as N)
Monthly
Composite
mg/L
E. coli
Weekly
Grab
No./100mL
Total Phosphorus
Influent
Effluent
Monthly
Monthly
Composite
Composite
mg/L
mg/L
WET, Chronic Biomonitoring(e)
Ceriodaphnia – Chronic
Fathead Minnows – Chronic
1st and 3rd Quarter
2nd and 4th Quarter
Composite
Composite
Pass/Fail
Pass/Fail
Oil and Grease
Weekly
Grab
mg/L
pH
Weekly
Grab
SU
TDS
Weekly
Grab
mg/L
Temperature
Weekly
Grab
℃
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen,
TKN as (N)(f)
Influent
Effluent
Monthly

Monthly
Composite
Composite
mg/L
mg/L
Orthophosphate (as P)(f),
Effluent
Monthly
Composite
mg/L
Nitrate, NO3(f)
Monthly
Composite
mg/L
Nitrite, NO2(f)
Monthly
Composite
mg/L
Metals(g), Effluent
Arsenic, Total
Boron, Total
Cadmium, Total
Chromium, Total
Copper, Total
Cyanide, Total
Lead, Total
Mercury, Total
Nickel, Total
Selenium, Total
Silver, Total
Zinc, Total
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
2X per Year
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
Composite
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L

mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/L
mg/LNotes Tables 1 and 2See Definitions, Part VIII, for definition of terms.Flow measurements of influent/effluent volume shall be made in such a manner that the Permittee can affirmatively
demonstrate that representative values are being obtained.If the rate of discharge is controlled, the rate and duration of discharge shall be reported.Analytical results less than 0.06
mg/l will not be considered out of compliance with the permit. For purposes of calculating averages and reporting on the Discharge Monitoring Report form, the following will apply:
analytical values less than 0.02 mg/L shall be considered zero; andanalytical values less than 0.06 mg/L and equal to or greater than 0.02 mg/L will be recorded as measured.Chronic Ceriodaphnia
will be tested during the 1st and 3rd quarters and the chronic fathead minnows will be tested during the 2nd and 4th quarters.These reflect changes required with the adoption of UCA
R317-1-3.3, Technology-based Phosphorus Effluent Limits rule.Metals shall be collected twice per year, once during irrigation season and once during non-irrigation season. Metals data
is being collected to support a reasonable potential analysis.
The following is a summary of the Type II reuse self-monitoring and reporting requirements.
Table 4: Type II Reuse Outfall 001R and 002R Self-Monitoring and Reporting Requirements(a)
Parameter
Frequency
Sample Type
Units
Total Flow(b)(c)
Continuous
Recorder
MGD
BOD5
Weekly
Composite
mg/L
TSS
Weekly
Composite
mg/L
E. coli
Weekly
Grab
No./100mL
pH
Weekly
Grab
SUNotes Tables 3 and 4See Definitions, Part VIII, for definition of terms.Flow measurements of influent/effluent volume shall be made in such a manner that the Permittee can affirmatively
demonstrate that representative values are being obtained.If the rate of discharge is controlled, the rate and duration of discharge shall be reported.
Management Practices for Land Application of Treated Effluent:
(1)The application of treated effluent to frozen, ice-covered, or snow covered land is prohibited.
(2)No person shall apply treated effluent where the slope of the site exceeds 6 percent.
(3)The use should not result in a surface water runoff.
(4)The use must not result in the creation of an unhealthy or nuisance condition, as determined by the local health department.
(5)Any irrigation with treated effluent must be at least 300 feet from a potable well.
(6)For Type I reuse, any irrigation must be at least 50 feet from any potable water well.
(7)For Type II reuse, any irrigation must be at least 300 feet from any potable water well.
(8)For Type II reuse, spray irrigation must be at least 100 feet from areas intended for public access. This distance may be reduced or increased by the Director.
(9)Impoundments of treated effluent, if not sealed, must be at least 500 feet from any potable well.
(10)Public access to effluent storage and irrigation or disposal sites shall be restricted by a stock-tight fence or other comparable means which shall be posted and controlled to exclude
the public (Compliance Schedule for a Particular Parameter if necessary)
BIOSOLIDS
For clarification purposes, sewage sludge is considered solids, until treatment or testing shows that the solids are safe and meet beneficial use standards. After the solids are tested
or treated, the solids are then known as biosolids. Class A biosolids, may be used for high public contact sites, such as home lawns and gardens, parks, or playing fields, etc. Class
B biosolids may be used for low public contact sites, such as farms, rangeland, or reclamation sites, etc.
SUBSTANTIAL BIOSOLIDS TREATMENT CHANGES

No substantial changes have been made in regard to biosolids treatment or disposal.
DESCRIPTION OF TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL
The Permittee submitted their 2021annual biosolids report on February 7, 2022. The report states the Permittee produced 1441dry metric tons (DMT) of solids.
Wastewater enters the system into an anerobic lagoon where the solids are first digested for approximately 11.31 days assuming an average flow 1.114 MGD and reduced before flowing into
anoxic basins for approximately 22.38 hours. The solids are further treated in an aeration basin for approximately 28.42 hours then allowed to settle out in clarifiers. Retention times
in clarifiers #1, #2, #3 and #4 are 18.88 hrs., 10.56 hrs., 10.56 hrs. and 20.23 hrs. respectively. Settled solids are then sent to one of two Huber screw presses for dewatering. The
dewatered sludge is then augured into sump trucks where it is then hauled to Miller Companies for further treatment before being sold as compost.
The last inspection conducted at the land application site was Date. The inspection showed that Swift Beef Companywas in compliance with all aspects of the biosolids management program.

SELF-MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
Under 40 CFR 503.16(a)(1), the self-monitoring requirements are based upon the amount of biosolids disposed per year and shall be monitored according to the chart below.
Minimum Frequency of Monitoring (40 CFR Part 503.16, 503.26. and 503.46)
Amount of Biosolids Disposed Per Year
Monitoring Frequency
Dry US Tons
Dry Metric Tons
Per Year or Batch
> 0 to < 320
> 0 to < 290
Once Per Year or Batch
> 320 to < 1650
> 290 to < 1,500
Once a Quarter or Four Times
> 1,650 to < 16,500
> 1,500 to < 15,000
Bi-Monthly or Six Times
> 16,500
> 15,000
Monthly or Twelve Times
In 2021, the Swift Beef Companydisposed of 1441DMT of biosolids, therefore they need to sample at least once a quarter or fourtimes a year.
Landfill MonitoringUnder 40 CFR 258, the landfill monitoring requirements include a paint filter test. If the biosolids do not pass a paint filter test, the biosolids cannot be disposed
in the sanitary landfill (40 CFR 258.28(c)(1). No biosolids were landfilled in 2021. Swift Beef Companytransported of 1441 DMT of biosolids at the Miller Companies for further processing.

BIOSOLIDS LIMITATIONS
Heavy MetalsClass A Biosolids for Home Lawn and Garden UseThe intent of the heavy metals regulations of Table 3,40 CFR 503.13 is to ensure the heavy metals do not build up in the soil
in home lawn and gardens to the point where the heavy metals become phytotoxic to plants. The permittee will be required to produce an information sheet (see Part III. C. of the permit)
to made available to all people who are receiving and land applying Class A biosolids to their lawns and gardens. If the instructions of the information sheet are followed to any reasonable
degree, the Class A biosolids will be able to be land applied year after year, to the same lawns and garden plots without any deleterious effects to the environment. The information
sheet must be provided to the public, because the permittee is not required, nor able to track the quantity of Class A biosolids that are land applied to home lawns and gardens.Class
A Requirements With Regards to Heavy Metals If the biosolids are to be applied to a lawn or home garden, the biosolids shall not exceed the maximum heavy metals in Table 3 below. If
the biosolids do not meet these requirements, the biosolids cannot be sold or given away for applications to home lawns and gardens.Class B Requirements for Agriculture and Reclamation
Sites The intent of the heavy metals regulations of Tables 1, 2 and 3, of 40 CFR 503.13 is to ensure that heavy metals do not build up in the soil at farms, forest land, and land reclamation
sites to the point where the heavy metals become phytotoxic to plants. The permittee will be required to produce an information sheet (see Part III. C. of the permit) to be handed out
to all people who are receiving and land applying Class B biosolids to farms, ranches, and land reclamation sites (if biosolids are only applied to land owned by the permittee, the information
sheet requirements are waived). If the biosolids are land applied according to the regulations of 40 CFR 503.13, to any reasonable degree, the Class B biosolids will be able to be land
applied year after year, to the same farms, ranches, and land reclamation sites without any deleterious effects to the environment. Class B Requirements With Regards to Heavy Metals

If the biosolids are to be land applied to agricultural land, forest land, a public contact site or a reclamation site it must meet at all times:
The maximum heavy metals listed in 40 CFR Part 503.13(b) Table 1 and the heavy metals loading rates in40 CFR Part 503.13(b) Table 2; or
The maximum heavy metals in 40 CFR Part 503.13(b) Table 1 and the monthly heavy metals concentrations in 40 CFR Part 503.13(b) Table 3.
Tables 1, 2, and 3 of Heavy Metal Limitations
Table 5: Pollutant Limits, (40 CFR Part 503.13(b)) Dry Mass Basis
Heavy Metals
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4

Ceiling Conc. Limits(a), (mg/kg)
CPLR(b), (mg/ha)

Pollutant Conc. Limits(c) (mg/kg)
APLR(d), (mg/ha-yr)
Total Arsenic
75
41
41
2.0
Total Cadmium
85
39
39
1.9
Total Copper
4300
1500
1500
75
Total Lead
840
300
300
15
Total Mercury
57
17
17
0.85
Total Molybdenum
75
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total Nickel
420
420
420
21
Total Selenium
100
100
100
5.0
Total Zinc
7500
2800
2800
140
Notes for Table 5If the concentration of any 1 (one) of these parameters exceeds the Table 1 limit, the biosolids cannot be land applied or beneficially used in any way.CPLR - Cumulative
Pollutant Loading Rate - The maximum loading for any 1 (one) of the parameters listed that may be applied to land when biosolids are land applied or beneficially used on agricultural,
forestry, or a reclamation site.If the concentration of any 1 (one) of these parameters exceeds the Table 3 limit, the biosolids cannot be land applied or beneficially used in on a lawn,
home garden, or other high potential public contact site. If any 1 (one) of these parameters exceeds the Table 3 limit, the biosolids may be land applied or beneficially reused on an
agricultural, forestry, reclamation site, or other high potential public contact site, as long as it meets the requirements of Table 1, Table 2, and Table 4.APLR - Annual Pollutant Loading
Rate - The maximum annual loading for any 1 (one) of the parameters listed that may be applied to land when biosolids are land applied or beneficially reused on agricultural, forestry,
or a reclamation site, when they do not meet Table 3, but do meet Table 1.
Any violation of these limitations shall be reported in accordance with the requirements of Part III.F.1. of the permit.If the biosolids do not meet these requirements, they cannot be
land applied.
PathogensThe Pathogen Control class listed in the table below must be met;
Table 6: Pathogen Control Class
503.32 (a)(1) - (5), (7), (8), Class A
503.32 (b)(1) - (5), Class B

B Salmonella species –less than three (3) MPN(a)per four (4) grams total solids (DWB)(b) or Fecal Coliforms – less than 1,000 MPN per gram total solids (DWB).
Fecal Coliforms – less than 2,000,000 MPN or CFU(c) per gram total solids (DWB).
503.32 (a)(6) Class A—Alternative 4
B Salmonella species –less than three (3) MPN per four (4) grams total solids (DWB) or less than 1,000 MPN Fecal Coliforms per gram total solids (DWB),
And - Enteric viruses –less than one (1) plaque forming unit per four (4) grams total solids(DWB)
And - Viable helminth ova –less than one (1) per four (4) grams total solids (DWB)
Notes for Table 6MPN – Most Probable NumberDWB – Dry Weight BasisCFU – Colony Forming Units
Class A Requirements for Home Lawn and Garden Use
If biosolids are land applied to home lawns and gardens, the biosolids need to be treated by a specific process to further reduce pathogens (PFRP), and meet a microbiological limit of
less than less than 3 most probable number (MPN) of Salmonella per 4 grams of total solids (or less than 1,000 most probable number (MPN/g) of fecal coliform per gram of total solids)
to be considered Class A biosolids. Swift Beef Company dewaters solids generated onsite then transfers the solids to Miller Companies for windrow composting.1. Windrow Method-Using the
windrow method of composting, the temperature needs to be maintained at 55 oC (131 oF) or higher for fifteen days, with a minimum of five turnings during those fifteen days, 2. Static
Aerated Pile Method - composting using the static aerated pile method, the temperature of the biosolids is maintained at 55°C (131°F) or higher for at least 3 days).
Both of these composting methods are found under (40 CFR 503.32(a)(8)(ii)).
The practice of sale or giveaway to the public is an acceptable use of biosolids of this quality as long as the biosolids continue to meet Class A standards with respect to pathogens.
If the biosolids do not meet Class A pathogen standards the biosolids cannot be sold or given away to the public, and the permittee will need find another method of beneficial use or
disposal.
Pathogens Class B
If biosolids are to be land applied for agriculture or land reclamation the solids need to be treated by a specific process to significantly reduce pathogens (PSRP). Swift Beef Company
dewaters solids generated onsite then transfers the solids to Miller Companies for windrow compostingAt this time Swift Beef Companydoes not intend to distribute bulk biosolids for land
application and thus is not required meet Class B Biosolids requirements .If the permittee changes their intentions in the future, they will need to meet a specific PSRP, the Director
and the EPA must be informed at least thirty (30) days prior to its use. This change may be made without additional public notice
Vector Attraction Reduction (VAR)
If the biosolids are land applied Swift Beef Companywill be required to meet VAR through the use of a method of listed under 40 CFR 503.33. Swift Beef Company dewaters solids generated
onsite then transfers the solids to Miller Companies for windrow composting.Swift Beef Company does not intend to land apply the biosolids and will therefore not be required to meet
VAR. If the permittee intends to land apply in the future, they need to meet one of the listed alternatives in 40 CFR 503.33, the Director and the EPA must be informed at least thirty
(30) days prior to its use. This change may be made without additional public notice.
If the biosolids do not meet a method of VAR, the biosolids cannot be land applied.
If the permittee intends to use another one of the listed alternatives in 40 CFR 503.33, the Director and the EPA must be informed at least thirty (30) days prior to its use. This change
may be made without additional public notice
Landfill Monitoring Under 40 CFR 258, the landfill monitoring requirements include a paint filter test to determine if the biosolids exhibit free liquid. If the biosolids do not pass
a paint filter test, the biosolids cannot be disposed in the sanitary landfill (40 CFR 258.28(c)(1).
Record Keeping
The record keeping requirements from 40 CFR 503.17 are included under Part III.G. of the permit. The amount of time the records must be maintained are dependent on the quality of the
biosolids in regards to the metals concentrations. If the biosolids continue to meet the metals limits of Table 3 of 40 CFR 503.13, and are sold or given away the records must be retained
for a minimum of five years. If the biosolids are disposed in a landfill the records must retained for a minimum of five years.
Reporting
Swift Beef Companymust report annually as required in 40 CFR 503.18. This report is to include the results of all monitoring performed in accordance with Part III.B of the permit, information
on management practices, biosolids treatment, and certifications. This report is due no later than February 19 of each year. Each report is for the previous calendar year.
MONITORING DATA
Swift Beef Company’s biosolids are handled by Miller Companies. Therefore, the facility is not Class A or Class B. Miller Companies completes monitoring as required.
METALS MONITORING DATA
The Swift Beef Companywas required to sample for metals at least fourtimes in 2022. Swift Beef Companysampled the Class A compost fourtimes, and the Class B biosolids zerotimes. All
biosolids land applied in 2022met Table 3 of 40 CFR 503.13, therefore the Swift Beef Company’sbiosolids qualify as EQ with regards to metals. The monitoring data is below.
Swift Beef CompanyMetals Monitoring Data 2022
Swift Beef CompanyMetals Monitoring Data, 20XX (Land Application)
Parameter
Table 3, mg/kg
(Exceptional Quality)
Average, mg/kg
Maximum, mg/kg
Arsenic
41.0
Cadmium
39.0
Copper
1,500.0
Lead
300.0
Mercury

17.0
Molybdenum
75.0
Nickel
400.0
Selenium
36.0
Zinc
2,800.0
PATHOGEN MONITORING DATA (Anaerobic Cake)
The <Permittee>was not required to monitor the anaerobic biosolids (sludge cake) for pathogens. Therefore, there is not any monitoring data for the Class B biosolids. All biosolids land
applied in 20XXmet the Class B pathogen standards through anaerobic digestion.
PATHOGEN MONITORING DATA (Aerobic Compost)
The TSSD was required to monitor the composted biosolids for pathogens at least six times in 2013 The TSSD had the choice to sample for fecal coliform or salmonella, and the TSSD chose
salmonella. Each monitoring episode needs to consist of seven samples, for a total 42 samples. All compost sold or given away in 2013 met the Class A pathogen standards for compost.
The monitoring data is below.
<Permittee>Salmonella Monitoring Data 20XXCompost)
Geometric Mean of 42 Samples, Most Probable Number Per Gram (2013)
Maximum of 42 Samples, Most Probable Number Per Gram (2013)
1.1
1.76
STORM WATER
Separate storm water permits may be required based on the types of activities occurring on site.
Permit coverage under the Multi Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Storm Water Discharges from Industrial Activities is required based on the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code
for the facility and the types of industrial activities occurring. If the facility is not already covered, it has 30 days from when this permit is issued to submit the appropriate Notice
of Intent (NOI) for the MSGP or exclusion documentation. Previously storm water discharge requirements and coverage were combined in this individual permit. These have been separated
to provide consistency among permittees, electronic reporting for storm water discharge monitoring reports, and increase flexibility to changing site conditions.
Permit coverage under the Construction General Storm Water Permit (CGP) is required for any construction at the facility which disturb an acre or more, or is part of a common plan of
development or sale that is an acre or greater. A Notice of Intent (NOI) is required to obtain a construction storm water permit prior to the period of construction.
Information onstorm water permit requirements can be found at http://stormwater.utah.gov
PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
Any process wastewater that the facility may discharge to the sanitary sewer, either as indirect discharge or as a hauled waste, is subject to federal, state and local pretreatment regulations.
Pursuant to Section 307 of the Clean Water Act, the permittee shall comply with all applicable Federal General Pretreatment Regulations promulgated, found in 40 CFR section 403, the
State Pretreatment Requirements found in UAC R317-8-8, and any specific local discharge limitations developed by the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) accepting the waste.
In addition, in accordance with 40 CFR 403.12(p)(1), the permittee must notify the POTW, the EPA Regional Waste Management Director, and the State hazardous waste authorities, in writing,
if they discharge any substance into a POTW which if otherwise disposed of would be considered a hazardous waste under 40 CFR 261. This notification must include the name of the hazardous
waste, the EPA hazardous waste number, and the type of discharge (continuous or batch).
BIOMONITORING REQUIREMENTS
A nationwide effort to control toxic discharges where effluent toxicity is an existing or potential concern is regulated in accordance with the Utah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit and Enforcement Guidance Document for Whole Effluent Toxicity Control (biomonitoring), dated February 2018. Authority to require effluent biomonitoring is provided in Permit
Conditions, UAC R317-8-4.2, Permit Provisions, UAC R317-8-5.3 and Water Quality Standards, UAC R317-2-5 and R317 -2-7.2.
TheUtah Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit and Enforcement Guidance Document for Whole Effluent Toxicity Control (biomonitoring) dated February 2018, states that WET testing
is required in UPDES permits where there is a reasonable potential to discharge toxics. The permittee is a major industrialfacility that will be discharging a consistent effluent to
an irrigation ditch, which eventually leads to South Fork Spring Creek. Swift Beef Company will be required to perform Chronic WET every quarter withalternating species.
PERMIT DURATIONIt is recommended that this permit be effective for a duration of five (5) years.Drafted and Reviewed byLindsay Cowles, Discharge Permit WriterDaniel Griffin, BiosolidsJennifer
Robinson, PretreatmentLonnie Shull, BiomonitoringCarl Adams, Storm WaterMike Allred, TMDL/Watershed Suzan Tahir, Wasteload AnalysisUtah Division of Water Quality, [phone]PUBLIC
NOTICEBegan: Month Day, YearEnded: Month Day, YearComments will be received at: 195 North 1950 West PO Box 144870 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4870The Public Noticed of the draft permit
was published on the DWQ webpage. During the public comment period provided under R317-8-6.5, any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit and may request a
public hearing, if no hearing has already been scheduled. A request for a public hearing shall be in writing and shall state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing.
All comments will be considered in making the final decision and shall be answered as provided in R317-8-6.12.ADDENDUM TO FSSOBDuring finalization of the Permit certain dates, spelling
edits and minor language corrections were completed. Due to the nature of these changes they were not considered Major and the permit is not required to be re Public Noticed.Responsiveness
Summary(Explain any comments received and response sent. Actual letters can be referenced, but not required to be included).
DWQ-2024-0000000
ATTACHMENT 1
Effluent Monitoring Data
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Pass / Fail
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48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia
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96Hr Acute PimephalesPromelas
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Jun-19
96Hr Acute PimephalesPromelas
Pass
Sept-19
96Hr Acute PimephalesPromelas
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48Hr Acute Ceriodaphnia
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Reasonable Potential Analysis
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REASONABLE POTENTIAL ANALYSIS
Water Quality has worked to improve our reasonable potential analysis (RP) for the inclusion of limits for parameters in the permit by using an EPA provided model. As a result of the
model, more parameters may be included in the renewal permit. A Copy of the Reasonable Potential Analysis Guidance (RP Guide) is available at water Quality. There are four outcomes
for the RP Analysis. They are;
Outcome A:A new effluent limitation will be placed in the permit.
Outcome B:No new effluent limitation. Routine monitoring requirements will be placed or increased from what they are in the permit,
Outcome C:No new effluent limitation. Routine monitoring requirements maintained as they are in the permit,
Outcome D:No limitation or routine monitoring requirements are in the permit.A quantitative RP was not performed on effluent metals data because there is inadequate data for use in a
RP. Additional monitoring for metals will be included in this permit to support future RP.