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Pollution Control Standards

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Pollution Control Standards

ORSANCO sets Pollution Control Standards for industrial and municipal waste water discharges to the Ohio River, and tracks certain dischargers whose effluent can seriously impact water quality. The standards designate specific uses for the Ohio, and establish guidelines to ensure that the river is capable of supporting these uses. To keep pace with current issues, ORSANCO reviews the standards every three years. As part of the review process, workshops and public hearings are held for public input. For frequently asked questions about the Pollution Control Standards, click here: FAQ's

Click here to download the Pollution Control Standards Revision 2006

Click here to download the Draft 2006 Pollution Control Standards Responsiveness Summary

Click here to download the Pollution Control Standards Revision 2000
Click here to download the Pollution Control Standards Revision 2003

All documents are in pdf format. The software to view these files can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat Website.

 



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