Effluent
Lyon county utility adheres to effluent quality standards in the NAC (Nevada administrative code) (445A.276) NAC 445A.276 Reuse categories: Requirements for bacteriological quality of effluent.(NRS 445A.425)Treated effluent being used for an activity approved for a reuse category must meet the following requirements for bacteriological quality for that category: |
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Total Coliformc.f.u. or mpn/100ml |
Fecal Coliformc.f.u. or mpn/100ml |
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Reuse Category |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
30-day geometric mean |
2.2 |
2.2 |
23 |
200 |
No Limit |
Maximum daily number |
23 |
23 |
240 |
400 |
No Limit |
As used in this section, “c.f.u. or mpn/100ml” means colony forming units or most probable number per 100 milliliters of the treated effluent. (Added to NAC by Environmental Commission, effective 9‑13‑91; A by R063‑04, 10‑6‑2004), as well as the quality standards that are provided in individual WPCPs (Wastewater pollution control permit) issued by NDEP (Nevada department of environmental protection) http://ndep.nv.gov/bwpc/BWPC01.htm DischargesEach of Lyon county utilities WWTF discharges in different ways:
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