Author: Barry Leonard

Publisher:

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780756711108

In 1972, Congress passed the Clean Water Act to restore & maintain the integrity of the nation's waters. To address indirect dischargesÓ from industries to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), the EPA established the Nat. Pretreatment Program (NPP). The NPP requires industrial & commercial dischargers to treat or control pollutants in their wastewater prior to discharge to POTWs. This guidance manual (1) provides a reference for anyone interested in understanding the basics of pretreatment program requirements, & (2) provides a roadmap to additional & more detailed guidance materials for those trying to implement specific elements of the NPP.