by Caltha Company | Nov 14, 2012 | Industrial Wastewater, Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new tool that provides the public with information about discharges into local waterways. The Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR) Pollutant Loading Tool brings together millions of records and allows for...
by Caltha Company | Nov 14, 2012 | FAQ, Stormwater, Water
Benchmark values differ from permit limits. In a typical wastewater NPDES permit, limits may be specified for chemical parameters; if any of the limits are exceeded, it becomes a violation of the permit and may be subject to enforcement action. Benchmark values, in...
by Caltha Company | Nov 14, 2012 | FAQ, Water
Two Offices within US EPA derive “standards” for pesticides to protect aquatic life. However, the methods used to derive these “standards” are quite different, as are the intended uses for the information. Aquatic life benchmarks are derived by Office of Pesticide...
by Caltha Company | Nov 5, 2012 | Caltha LLP Services, Industrial Wastewater, Water
Caltha LLP provides expert consulting and permitting support to wastewater dischargers in Iowa. Under Federal and Iowa laws, all discharges of wastewater to the waters of the State require an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)....
by Caltha Company | Nov 2, 2012 | Water
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding public meetings across the state to gather input on proposed water quality standards designated use changes for selected rivers and streams in Iowa. These changes are intended to enhance the protection of...