Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Environmental Quality
Title R309 - Drinking Water
Rule R309-525 - Facility Design and Operation: Conventional Surface Water Treatment
Section R309-525-23 - Disposal of Treatment Plant Waste
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
Provisions must be made for proper disposal of water treatment plant waste such as sanitary, laboratory, sludge, and filter backwash water. All waste discharges and treatment facilities shall meet the requirements of the plumbing code, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, the Utah Department of Health, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, including the following:
(1) Rules for Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems, Utah Administrative Code R317-4.
(2) Rules for Water Quality, Utah Administrative Code R317.
(3) Rules for Solid and Hazardous Waste, Utah Administrative Code R315.
In locating waste disposal facilities, due consideration shall be given to preventing potential contamination of a water supply as well as breach or damage due to environmental factors.