NACWA: EPA Enforcement Heightens Utility Fears over Wastewater ‘Blending’ Ban
12/1/2009
Some EPA Regions and states are said to be blocking issuance of permits that allow utilities to blend treated and partially treated wastewater during heavy precipitation events, heightening the concerns of utilities that the agency may adopt such a policy nationwide despite a long-stalled agency policy to allow blending in some cases.
Senior EPA water and enforcement officials are not aware of the issue, though some industry officials are vowing to challenge the agency actions in court and lobby state and federal officials to address the issue, warning that the approach is blocking implementation of innovative treatment technologies. Read more ...
