What are the start-up requirements for a new treatment facility or system?
• A new or modified treatment facility or system utilizing a complex or novel treatment process or very large facilities such as surface water treatment plants require the submission of a Start-up Plan for review and approval by the Water and Wastewater Treatment Program. A Start-up Plan may not be required for a simple treatment process or for a small facility as the start-up requirements may be specified on the Approval To Construct certificate. Start-up requirements will be determined on a project-by-project basis by the Water and Wastewater Treatment program. Prior to start-up the following action items must be completed: • Submission of an Approval Of Construction Application • Submission of an Engineer’s Certificate Of Completion Form • An approved Start-up Plan (if required) • A draft O&M manual (minimum content is startup, shutdown and emergency procedures) • Certified bacteriologic lab reports • Construction test documentation (pressure or leak tests, etc.) • Instrument calibr
