Tag: EPA

EPA’s Proposed UST Rules – Wastewater Treatment Tanks

By Clare Condon Jun 17, 2013 Hazardous and Solid Waste

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

What is a wastewater treatment tank system? A wastewater treatment tank system is designed to receive and treat influent wastewater through physical, chemical, or biological methods. That means if wastewater flows through a system and is treated in some way, then that system is considered a wastewater treatment tank system. For example, oil-water separators treat […]

Most Common RCRA Hazwaste Violations Concern Containers

By Clare Condon Jun 3, 2013 EHS Management

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

  Failure to keep containers closed.  Inspectors often observe hazardous waste drums that have been left open during the entire work shift, or drums with open funnels. Failure to mark the accumulation start date on the container.  Generators accumulating hazardous waste on-site without a permit must be sure to clearly mark the date on which […]