Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-6 - WATER QUALITY CONTROL
Rule 391-3-6-.12 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Classification
The following wastewater treatment plant classifications are established as minimum levels. Any plants which do not f it one of these classifications will be classified on a case-by-case basis by the Division. The Division may classify any plant at a higher level based on the complexity or location of the plant or critical uses of the receiving waters.
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PLANT TYPE |
PERMITTED FLOW (MGD) |
CLASSIFICATION (RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OPERATOR) |
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Biological [suspended growth (i.e., activated sludge), fixed film (i.e., trickling filter) or land application]. See note 1 |
> 3.0 |
Class I |
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Biological [suspended growth (i.e., activated sludge), fixed film (i.e., trickling filter) or land application]. See note 1 |
> 1.0 to 3.0 |
Class II |
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Biological [suspended growth (i.e., activated sludge), fixed film (i.e., trickling filter) or land application]. See note 1 |
1.0 |
Class III |
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Biological, waste stabilization pondsand constructed Wetlands. See Note 1 |
Any |
Class IV |
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Industrial |
Any |
Class Industrial or Biological Class I, II, or III |
Note 1. This does not apply to industrial or industrial pretreatment facilities. It applies to municipa l and private wastewater treatment plants treating domestic or primarily domestic wastewaters. However, if the industrial treatment system is a biological system, it is recommended that the operator obtain a biological certification. Those industries who have a physical/chemical treatment system should have their operators obtain a Class Industrial certification.
Ga. L. 1964, p. 416, et seq., as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 17-501et seq.); Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015, et seq., as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 40-3501et seq.), Ga. Laws 1980, Act #721 Approved March 5, 1980.
