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Silver Springs WWTF
Silver Springs WWTF in the Silver Springs area holds the permit #NEV99012. This is a Parkson Biolac system type-L-wave-ox. The plant initiated operations in 2000 with a permitted flow of 0.600 MGD and was operated by the Silver Springs GID until Lyon county took over operations of the plant in August 2007. The plant is permitted to treat to the limits in the table below. |
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Parameter |
Discharge Limitations |
Monitoring Requirements |
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30-Day Average |
Daily Maximum |
Measurement Frequency |
Sample Type |
Flow, MGD |
0.449 |
0.600 |
Continuous |
Flow Meter |
BOD,mg/L Influent |
Monitor & Report |
Monthly |
Discrete |
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BOD mg/L Effluent |
30 |
45 |
Monthly |
Composite |
TSS mg/L Influent |
Monitor & Report |
Monthly |
Discrete |
|
TSS mg/L Effluent |
30 |
45 |
Monthly |
Composite |
Fecal Coliform |
2.2 CFU/MPN/100 ml |
23 CFU/MPN/100 ml |
Monthly |
Discrete |
Total Nitrogen as N. |
10 |
M & R |
Annual |
Composite |
pH Std Units Effluent |
Between 6.0 & 9.0 |
Monthly |
Discrete |