- A. Waste from ion exchange, demineralization, and membrane plants, or other plants which produce a brine, may be disposed of by controlled discharge to a stream if adequate dilution is available. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (hereinafter, LDEQ) may establish surface water quality requirements including rate of discharge and discharge parameters.
- B. Except when discharging to large waterways, a surge tank of sufficient size should be provided to allow the brine to be discharged over a 24-hour period.
- C. Where discharging to a sanitary sewer, a holding tank may be required to prevent the overloading of the sewer and/or interference with the waste treatment processes. The effect of brine discharge to sewage lagoons may depend on the rate of evaporation from the lagoons.
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 44:342 (February 2018), effective August 1, 2018.