Are You Prepared for Stricter PCB Regulations?
PCBs are one of the leading causes of water quality impairment in the US and thus, have become a target for the development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). Many states have developed or are in the process of developing PCB TMDLs including California, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The recent surge in TMDL evaluations of impacted watersheds, in conjunction with the extremely low level PCB analytical method (Method 1668) being utilized in the studies, is leading to significantly more stringent PCB discharge limitations for many facilities.
What does this mean to you?
Facilities with historic industrial use may have residual PCBs present in soil, resulting in low level PCB detections in process water and stormwater runoff. As part of the development and implementation of TMDLs, these facilities are required to perform initial testing using the low-level analysis techniques, track down PCB sources, and ultimately implement control measures including treatment systems and best management practices (BMPs) to decrease PCB discharges.
Roux helps clients understand the challenges posed by the recent TMDLs and the lower PCB detection limits. Our work includes facilitating initial sampling during TMDL development, preparing Pollution Minimization Plans (PMPs) that control PCB reduction costs, and designing efficient and innovative Natural Media Filter (NMF) treatment systems to sequester PCBs from facility discharge. Roux has been successful in navigating all aspects of the TMDL process and have received regulatory approval for the installation of our NMF technology as a best available technology specific to the removal of PCBs from stormwater runoff.
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