Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article IX - Residual Waste Management
Chapter 299 - STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF RESIDUAL WASTE
Subchapter A - STANDARDS FOR STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE
STORAGE PILES
Section 299.133 - Leachate and runoff control

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 299.133

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) A person or municipality required to install and maintain a storage pad or liner system under § 299.132 (relating to storage pad or liner system) shall collect leachate and runoff from the residual waste pile and divert it into a leachate storage system.

(b) A leachate storage system shall consist of a collection tank or surface impoundment. The tank or impoundment shall 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, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.101 (relating to scope).

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