Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 200-299 - Environmental Protection - Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Chapter NR 225 - Canned And Preserved Fruits And Vegetables
Section NR 225.11 - Effluent limitations, best available treatment

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 225.11

Current through August 26, 2024

The following effluent limitations for all specific subcategories when applied in accordance with s. NR 225.06 establish the quantity or quality of pollutants or pollutant properties which may be discharged by a facility subject to the provisions of this chapter after application to process wastes of the best available technology economically achievable:

(1) The pH of all discharges resulting from processing in subcategories (1) through (5) shall be within the range of 6.0 to 9.0.

(2) The pH of all discharges resulting from processing in subcategories (6) through (8) shall be within the range of 6.0 to 9.5.

(3) The oil and grease content of all discharges resulting from processing in subcategory (8) shall not exceed 10 mg/l.

(4) The daily maximum, daily average, and annual limitations for suspended solids and BOD are set forth in table 2 in lbs/1,000 lbs or kg/1,000 kg of:

(a) Product other than soup in subcategory (8), and

(b) Raw material processed for commodities or products other than identified in par. (a).

(5) The fecal coliform present in all discharges resulting from processing in subcategories (1) through (5) shall not exceed an MPN of 400/100 ml.

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