Section 990. Waterworks waste

A. With the exception of sanitary sewage and flows recycled through the water treatment system, the wastes generated during the operation of water filtration plants constitute industrial wastes and are subject to the State Water Control Law (Chapter 3.1 (§ 62.1-44.2 et seq.) of Title 62.1 of the Code of Virginia).

Industrial wastes generated by water treatment facilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Filter backwash water;

2. Coagulant sludges;

3. Softening sludges;

4. Microscreening sludges;

5. Iron and manganese sludges;

6. Sludges from presedimentation units; and

7. Brine wastes.

B. After receipt of plans and specifications from the consulting engineer for the water treatment facilities, the division will advise the State Water Control Board of any proposal to treat and discharge industrial wastes into state waters. The division will submit to the State Water Control Board a letter report to include the following:

1. Capacity of the proposed treatment facilities;

2. Location of the proposed facilities;

3. Proposed final disposition of the treated waste effluent;

4. Name and address of the consulting engineer; and

5. Name and address of the owner.

C. Except for recycle flows as described in 12VAC5-590-420 K, the State Water Control Board will then deal directly with the consulting engineer in reference to the final disposal of these wastes and.

D. The sanitary wastes from water treatment plants must receive treatment. Wastes from these facilities must be discharged either directly to a sanitary sewer system or to an approved individual waste disposal facility providing suitable treatment.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR355-18-009.15 § 3.36, eff. August 1, 1991; amended, Volume 09, Issue 17, eff. June 23, 1993; Volume 19, Issue 20, eff. July 16, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-170 of the Code of Virginia.