NR 110.09(1)(b)4.4. A cost-effectiveness analysis of alternatives for the sewerage system prepared in accordance with sub. (2). The most cost-effective alternatives shall be selected for implementation in accordance with s. NR 110.08 (6).

NR 110.09(1)(b)5.5. For facilities plans for state funded projects, parallel cost estimates shall be provided for the facilities necessary to transport and/or treat the fundable capacity, as well as a cost estimate for the total proposed sewerage system.

NR 110.09(1)(b)6.6. An identification of effluent discharge limitations including water quality related effluent limitations, and where a Wisconsin Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit has been issued, a copy of the permit for the proposed sewerage system.

NR 110.09(1)(b)8.8. An estimate of the anticipated cost to the average user of the system. This cost shall be presented at the public hearing required under sub. (4).

NR 110.09(1)(b)9.9. A brief summary of the public hearing required under sub. (4) or any other public meeting or hearing held during the planning process including a summary of the views expressed.

NR 110.09(1)(b)10.10. A brief statement demonstrating that the authorities who will be implementing the plan have the necessary legal, financial, institutional, and managerial resources available to insure the construction, operation, and maintenance of the proposed treatment works.

NR 110.09(1)(b)11.11. A description of potential opportunities for recreation, open space, and access to bodies of water analyzed in planning the proposed sewerage system and the recommended actions. The facility plan shall also describe measures taken to coordinate with federal, state and local recreational programs and with recreational elements of applicable approved areawide waste treatment management plans.

NR 110.09 NoteNote: Facilities plans for projects subject to the requirements of this section may include results from a system evaluation and capacity assurance plan under s. NR 110.10 (4).

NR 110.09(2)(a)(a) The relationship of the size and capacity of alternative systems to the needs to be served, including reserve capacity;

NR 110.09(2)(b)(b) An evaluation of alternative flow and waste reduction measures, including non-structural methods;

NR 110.09(2)(c)(c) An evaluation of improved effluent quality attainable by upgrading the operation and maintenance and efficiency of existing facilities as an alternative or supplement to construction of new facilities;

NR 110.09(2)(d)(d) An evaluation of the capability of each alternative to meet secondary treatment standards or applicable water quality related effluent limitations. The sewerage system design must be based upon achievement of not less than secondary treatment standards as defined by ch. NR 210;

NR 110.09(2)(e)(e) An identification of and provision for applying technologies included under each of the following waste treatment management techniques:

NR 110.09(2)(f)(f) All construction of publicly-owned sewerage systems and privately owned domestic sewerage systems discharging to surface waters shall be based upon application of secondary treatment as a minimum. Where application of secondary treatment would not provide for attainment of water quality standards,the facilities plan shall provide for attaining the applicable standards by designing to meet appropriate water quality related effluent limitations. Sewerage systems discharging to the ground water shall comply with the applicable discharge requirements of ch. NR 206. The alternative of treating combined sewer overflows shall also be considered.

NR 110.09(2)(g)(g) An evaluation to determine the cost-effective means of disposing of treated effluent.

NR 110.09(2)(h)(h) An evaluation of the most cost-effective means of treating, handling, and disposing of sludge. This evaluation shall include at a minimum the following items:

NR 110.09(2)(h)1.1. A description of the current sludge treatment, handling and disposal operations including a discussion of current quantities being produced, a description of current sludge quality including a sludge analysis, a description of any problems associated with the existing operations, and a description of industrial contributions that may affect the quantity and quality of sludge;

NR 110.09(2)(h)3.3. A brief description of alternative technologies applicable to the proposed facility improvements, such as, thickening, stabilization, dewatering, storage, transportation, and ultimate disposal;

NR 110.09(2)(h)4.4. A cost-effectiveness analysis of the feasible alternatives including an assessment of the environmental impacts as specified in sub. (3);

NR 110.09(2)(h)5.5. An evaluation of the storage requirements either at the sewage treatment facility or at an offsite location. The evaluation shall include an estimate of the maximum period of time necessary to store sludge, and a description of the location, accessibility, soils, necessary local permits, depth to groundwater, distance to residential homes, type of facility, topography and any other appropriate information. The storage recommendations shall comply with s. NR 110.26 (10).

NR 110.09(2)(h)6.6. An estimate of the amount of land required for each alternative shall be made. Land requirements for landfilling of sludge shall be based upon accepted landfill design practices. Department approval in accordance with chs. NR 500 to 520, is required for construction of sludge landfills and prior to disposal of sludge at an existing licensed landfill.