1. A. All waste discharges shall be in accordance with all federal, state and/or local laws and ordinances. The requirements provided here shall, therefore, be considered minimum requirements as federal, state, and/or local water pollution control authorities may have more stringent requirements.

2. B. Provisions shall be made for proper disposal of water treatment plant wastes such as:

   1. 1. sanitary and laboratory wastes;
   2. 2. clarification sludge;
   3. 3. softening sludge;
   4. 4. iron sludge;
   5. 5. filter backwash water;
   6. 6. backwash sludge; and
   7. 7. brines, including softener and ion exchange regeneration wastes and membrane wastes.
3. C. Some regulatory agencies consider discharge from overflow pipes/outlets as discharge wastes. In locating sewer lines and waste disposal facilities, consideration shall be given to preventing potential contamination of the water supply.
4. D. Alternative methods of water treatment and chemical use should be considered as a means of reducing waste volumes and the associated handling and disposal problems.
5. E. Appropriate backflow prevention measures shall be provided on waste discharge piping as needed to protect the public water supply.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(8), 40:4.13.D.(1)(2) and 40:5(A)(2)(3)(5)(6)(7)(17).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Office of Public Health, LR 44:341 (February 2018), effective August 1, 2018.