Produced water from the oil and gas operations is used for a variety of beneficial purposes such as non-edible crop irrigation, industrial output, aquifer storage, and injection wells. Often, the water is discharged and transported to wastewater facilities for further use. To regulate the use of pro
Wastewater regulations across the country are nearly unanimous. Directly discharging or allowing the discharge of industrial waste by-products into storm drains is strictly prohibited unless under a NPDES permit. This is to prevent harmful detergents, grease, and toxic chemicals from contaminating w
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, or NPDES, has regulations for facilities that discharge pollutants into waters in the United States. It regularly evaluates each entity's compliance efforts to determine if they meet effluent limitations and reporting requirements for a permit.
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