The Department of Environmental Protection today announced new discharge standards for industrial wastewater that is high in total dissolved solids, or TDS, will take effect by January 2011. The standards primarily impact wastewater from Marcellus Shale drilling operations.
The department made the announcement at a public meeting of the Marcellus Shale Wastewater Technology Partnership and said the new limits will protect aquatic life and drinking water supplies.
The new permitted limit for discharges of high-TDS wastewater will be 500 milligrams per liter of TDS and 250 mg/l for both chlorides and sulfates. By January 2011, all facilities accepting high-TDS wastewater for treatment must meet these discharge limits.
DEP will develop a proposed rulemaking to amend the water quality regulations this summer with an opportunity for public comment. (Click here for full announcement)
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