- (a) A person that installs a storage pad or liner system shall collect leachate and runoff from the coal ash pile and divert it into a leachate storage or treatment system.
(b) A leachate storage system must consist of a collection tank or surface impoundment. The tank or impoundment must be:
- (1) Sized for the anticipated leachate and runoff flow, including a 30-day reserve capacity.
- (2) Chemically compatible with the leachate.
- (3) Of sufficient strength to withstand expected loads.
- (4) Equipped with cleanouts, if necessary.
- (5) Sealed to prevent the loss of leachate and runoff.
- (c) Collected leachate shall be treated or disposed in a manner that complies with the act, The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.1—691.1001), and the regulations promulgated thereunder.