Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 530 - SURFACE WATERS TOXICS CONTROL PROGRAM
- Section 096-530-1 - General Provisions
- Section 096-530-2 - WET Testing and Chemical-Specific Testing for Toxic Pollutants
- Section 096-530-3 - Water Quality-based Effluent Limits for Waste Discharge Licenses
- Section 096-530-4 - Water Quality Based Limit Derivation
- Section 096-530-5 - WET Testing Procedures
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
SUMMARY: The surface waters of the State are managed to prevent contamination from toxic pollutants in toxic amounts in order to meet the goals of the Clean Water Act and Maine's water quality standards. Toxic compounds may not be discharged in amounts that may cause toxic impacts on aquatic organisms or effect human health. This rule sets forth effluent monitoring requirements and procedures to establish safe levels for the discharge of toxic pollutants such that existing and designated uses of surface waters are maintained and protected and narrative and numeric water quality criteria are met.
AUTHORITY: 38 M.R.S.A. Sections420 and 464
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