Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 586 - RULES PERTAINING TO DISCHARGES TO CLASS A WATERS
Section 096-586-3 - Criterion for plant nutrients
Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-586-3
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
Nutrients in the discharged effluent shall not exceed the seasonal median concentration of nutrients in the receiving water, or a value demonstrated by the applicant to be better than the seasonal median and which does not cause the aquatic life to be other than as naturally occurs.
The effluent shall not significantly alter the particle size distribution of the downstream floral community or otherwise alter the natural character of the downstream biotic community.
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