Richmond NBP BMP Platinum Certification Reverification Findings

Congratulations to the City of Richmond, VA on continued Platinum Certification!  The auditors observations included:

• “The Richmond Wastewater management and all plant personnel involved in the biosolids environmental management program development and maintenance should be recognized for their outstanding achievements, and the exceptional features of their Biosolids Program.
• The BMP team has developed an excellent internal communication tool in its Biosolids Monthly Report compiled quarterly and distributed to all treatment plant employees to inform them of the performance of Biosolids Management Program and convey information on improvements in the quality of biosolids used for beneficial purposes.
• The BMP biosolids program supervisor conducted an all hands emergency response exercise on the release of biosolids on the plant property associated with a digester overflow (i.e. a spill drill). There was full participation of the entire sewer maintenance staff from all shifts in the exercise.
• The internal audit team conducted a detailed and comprehensive audit and identified several areas where the BMP could be improved. This audit provided considerable value added to the program.”

Please see the attached audit report for additional information.

Reverification_Audit_Draft_Rept_Rev 4_11-10-2015