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Example Form – Biosolids Annual Report 

EPA Regulations – 503.18, 503.28, 503.48

Example Data Entry Form

[Note: Users will also be able to batch this data into this form via a spreadsheet or CSV file.]

NPDES Number <system generated>

Start Date of Reporting Period (YYYY-MM-DD)

End Date of Reporting Period (YYYY-MM-DD) 

NPDES Data Group Number 4

<system generated>

I. BIOSOLIDS FACILITY AND ANALYTICAL METHODS INFORMATION

Biosolids Management Facility Type:

Note: This field will be auto-populated from data supplied by the authorized NPDES program. These programs receive these data on 

individual NPDES forms or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general NPDES permit. This form will also expand so that 

users can add this data if not already submitted to the state.

Biosolids Management Facility Type: The unique code/description that identifies whether the facility was issued a permit as a 

biosolids generator, processor, or end user (e.g., land application site, surface disposal site, incinerator). For the Biosolids Annual 

Report this data element is also the unique code/description that identifies an off-site facility or location receives biosolids or 

sewage sludge from this facility.
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Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Treatment Processes

Treatment Process Code

(pick list)

Treatment Process Name (system generated)

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Treatment Processes: This data element identifies the biosolids or sewage sludge treatment process or 

processes at the facility. For example, this may indicate whether primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment is being used, and the 

type of the biosolids or sewage sludge treatment process or processes used, including drying processes.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Analytical Methods

Analytical Method Code 

(pick list)

Analytical Method Name (system generated)

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Analytical Methods: The unique code(s)/description(s) that identify the analytic methods used by the 

facility to analyze for enteric viruses, fecal coliforms, helminth ova, Salmonella sp., and other regulated parameters. EPA requires 

facilities to monitor for the certain parameters, which are listed in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 at 40 CFR 503. 13 and Tables 1 and 2 at 

503.23
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II. BIOSOLIDS OR SEWAGE SLUDGE MANAGEMENT

Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge 

Unique 

Identifier 

(system 

generated)

Biosolids 

or Sewage 

Sludge 

Form

Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge 

Management 

Practice

Annual Whole 

Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge 

Application Rate

Biosolids or Sewage 

Sludge Pathogen 

Class (e.g., Class A, 

Class B)

Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge 

Vector Attraction 

Reduction Options

Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge 

Land Application 

Option

Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge 

Volume Amount 

(dry metric tons)

*

*

*

Note: The unique identifiers in the ‘Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Unique Identifier’ column are system generated and are used by the 

form to link data across different tables.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Form: This data element describes the nature of each biosolids and sewage sludge material generated by 

the facility in terms of whether the material is a biosolid or sewage sludge and whether the material is ultimately conveyed off-site 

in bulk or in bags. The facility will separately report the form for each biosolids or sewage sludge management practice or practices 

used by the facility.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Management Practice: This data element will identify the type of biosolids or sewage sludge 

management practice or practices (e.g., land application, surface disposal, incineration) for each different form of biosolids and 

sewage sludge generated by the facility. This data element will also identify the management practices used by surface disposal site 

owners/operators (see 40 CFR 503.24).

Annual Whole Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Application Rate: This data element identifies the annual whole biosolids or sewage sludge 

application rate for biosolids or sewage sludge sold or given away in bags or containers (see 40 CFR 503.13). The facility will 

separately report the application rate for each biosolids or sewage sludge management practice used by the facility and by each 

biosolids or sewage sludge form. 

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Pathogen Class: This data element will identify the pathogen class or classes (e.g., Class A, Class B) for 

biosolids or sewage sludge generated by the facility. The facility will separately report the pathogen class for each biosolids or 

sewage sludge management practice used by the facility and by each biosolids or sewage sludge form.
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Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Vector Attraction Reduction Options: This data element will identify the land application and surface 

disposal vector attraction reduction options used by the facility. The facility will separately report the vector attraction reduction 

options for each biosolids or sewage sludge management practice used by the facility and by each biosolids or sewage sludge form 

as well as by each biosolids or sewage sludge pathogen class. 

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Land Application Option: This data element will identify the land application option or options used by 

the facility (e.g., EQ, PC, CPLR, APLR). The facility will separately report the land application option for each biosolids or sewage 

sludge management practice used by the facility and by each biosolids or sewage sludge form as well as by each biosolids or sewage 

sludge pathogen class and each vector attraction reduction option.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Volume Amount: This is the amount (in dry metric tons) of biosolids or sewage sludge generated by the 

facility. This identification will be made for each biosolids or sewage sludge management practice used by the facility and by each 

biosolids or sewage sludge form as well as by each biosolids or sewage sludge pathogen class, by each vector attraction reduction 

option, and by each land application option.. 
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III. BIOSOLIDS OR SEWAGE SLUDGE MONITORING

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge 

Unique Identifier

(system generated)

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge 

Monitored Parameter

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge 

Monitored Parameter Concentration

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge 

Monitored Parameter Units

*

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Note: The unique identifiers in the ‘Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Unique Identifier’ column are auto-populate from the entries in the 

‘Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Management’ table.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Monitored Parameter: This is the biosolids or sewage sludge parameter that is monitored by the facility. 

If there is more than one class, then the facility will separately report each monitored parameter for each biosolids or sewage sludge 

management practice used by the facility and by each biosolids or sewage sludge form. EPA requires facilities to monitor for the 

certain parameters, which are listed in Tables 1, 2, 3, and 4 at 40 CFR 503. 13 and Tables 1 and 2 at 503.23.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Monitored Parameter Concentration: This is the concentration value of the Biosolids or Sewage Sludge 

Monitored Parameter.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge s Monitored Parameter Units: This is the measurement unit (e.g., mg/kg) associated with the Biosolids or 

Sewage Sludge Monitored Parameter Concentration.
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Standard Signature Block and Certification 

Statement for CWA Reporting (in compliance 

with CFR Parts 3, 122.22, 127, and 503).

IV. BIOSOLIDS OR SEWAGE SLUDGE LOADING AT OFF-SITE LANDS 

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge 

Receiving Site Name

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Measured Cumulative Pollutant 

Loading Amount (kg per hectare)

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Measured Annual 

Pollutant Loading Amount (kg per hectare)

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Note: The list of sites receiving biosolids or sewage sludge will be auto-populated from data supplied by the authorized NPDES 

program. These programs receive these data on individual NPDES forms or Notices of Intent (NOIs) for coverage under a general

NPDES permit. Each site receiving sewage sludge or biosolids will have a unique FRS identifier. This form will also expand so that 

users can add new sites that receive sewage sludge or biosolids. Users will need to enter the following data for these new facilities: 

Facility Site Name, Facility Site Address, Facility Site City, Facility Site State, Facility Site Zip Code, Facility Site Longitude, and Facility 

Site Latitude. 

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Measured Cumulative Pollutant Loading Amount: This is the measured cumulative amount of a pollutant 

(in kg per hectare) that has been applied to each off-site area of land as specified in the regulations at 40 CFR 503 during the entire 

life of the application site. The list of pollutants to be measured is at 40 CFR 503.13, Table 2. When the measured cumulative 

pollutant loading amount exceeds the Cumulative Pollutant Loading Rate (CPLR) limit for any pollutant, as identified at 40 CFR 

503.13, Table 2, no additional bulk biosolids subject to CPLR limits may be applied to the site.

Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Measured Annual Pollutant Loading Amount: This is the measured amount of a pollutant (in kg per 

hectare) that has been applied to each off-site area of land as specified in the regulations at 40 CFR 503 in the preceding 365-day 

period. This value is compared against the Annual Pollutant Loading Rate (see 40 CFR 503.13, Table 4) to determine compliance for 

each Biosolids or Sewage Sludge Receiving Site for each preceding 365-day period.

SUBMIT 

REPORT