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 | Mar 17, 2018 | FAQ, Water
FAQ: What is EPA’s Residual Designation Authority? EPA can use its “residual designation” authority under 40 CFR 122.26(a)(9)(i)(C) and (D) to require NPDES permits for stormwater discharges or other category of discharges on a case-by-case basis...
by Caltha, LLP | Mar 4, 2018 | FAQ, Stormwater
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, 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 | Feb 9, 2018 | Caltha LLP Services, Stormwater
Caltha LLP provides SWPPP Inspection and Annual Comprehensive Facility Inspection services to industrial facilities and construction sites regulated under State General Permits for stormwater discharge. Inspections are conducted by certified stormwater...