Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IX - Residual Waste Management
Chapter 288 - RESIDUAL WASTE LANDFILLS
Subchapter D - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS I RESIDUAL WASTE LANDFILLS
ADDITIONAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS-LEACHATE TREATMENT
Section 288.456 - Leachate analysis and sludge handling

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 288.456

Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025

(a) Upon commencement of leachate flow from the facility, the operator shall sample, analyze and maintain a record of the following:

(1) On a daily basis, the average flow rate and volume of leachate flowing from the landfill into the leachate storage and treatment system.

(2) On a quarterly basis, unless otherwise specified in the permit the chemical composition of leachate flowing into the leachate treatment system. The analysis shall be sufficient to determine the impact of leachate on the liner system, the effectiveness of the leachate treatment system, the need for modification of the groundwater monitoring system or the effluent limitations in an NPDES permit, and the actual characteristics of leachate from the waste disposed at the facility. For the purpose of this analysis, the leachate sample shall be collected from the influent storage tank or impoundment and shall be representative of the average mixed influent leachate quality.

(b) Sludges resulting from the treatment of leachate may be disposed at the facility if the sludges are not hazardous under Article VII (relating to hazardous waste management).

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 287.114 (relating to interim operational requirements for unpermitted processing or disposal facilities); 25 Pa. Code § 287.116 (relating to interim operational requirements); 25 Pa. Code § 288.254 (relating to sampling and analysis); 25 Pa. Code § 288.413 (relating to leachate treatment plan); 25 Pa. Code § 288.421 (relating to basic limitations); and 25 Pa. Code § 288.451 (relating to scope).

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