by Caltha, LLP | Mar 18, 2018 | FAQ, Industrial Wastewater, Waste
Hazardous waste generators can be allowed to legally dispose of a small amount of hazardous waste in the sanitary sewer (Publicly Owned Treatment Works, or POTW) if certain conditions are met and if proper notification is made to several agencies. Below are come...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 17, 2018 | FAQ, Industrial Wastewater, Waste
FAQ: Is It Legal To Discharge Hazardous Waste Into Sewer? Possibly, if certain conditions are met. The Clean Water Act (CWA) Pretreatment Program regulations require that Industrial Users (IUs) report any substance discharged to the Publicly Owned Treatment Works...
by Caltha, LLP | Feb 13, 2018 | Industrial Wastewater
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed two general discharge permits to cover two types of common and generally low risk discharges. DNR plans to issue two new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits known as...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 26, 2018 | FAQ, Industrial Wastewater
Why Would I Need A Wastewater Discharge Permit? Since 1972, with a passage of the federal Clean Water Act, a discharge permit (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, NPDES, permit is required to discharge wastes to Water of the US. An NPDES permit is...
by Caltha, LLP | Jan 2, 2018 | Industrial Wastewater, Water
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has proposed revisions to existing rules in the Rules for Water Quality Control at 391-3-6-.03(5)(b) and (c). These proposed changes are intended to clarify certain narrative water quality standards that could apply to all...
by Caltha Company | Nov 5, 2017 | Industrial Wastewater, Water
Ohio EPA has proposed rule changes in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) Chapter 3745-42. Chapter 3745-42 covers the requirements for wastewater permits to install (PTIs).The rules are being amended as part of the five-year rule review requirements in Ohio Revised Code...
