40 CFR § 414.71 Organic Chemicals, Plastics, and Synthetic Fibers

§ 414.71 Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).

Current through Aug 22, 2025 · Read all of Part 414

Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32, and in 40 CFR 414.11(i) for point sources with production in two or more subcategories, any existing point source subject to this subpart must achieve discharges not exceeding the quantity (mass) determined by multiplying the process wastewater flow subject to this subpart times the concentration listed in the following table.

Effluent characteristicsBPT Effluent limitations 1
Maximum for any one dayMaximum for monthly average
BOD59234
TSS15949
pH( 2)( 2)

1 All units except pH are milligrams per liter.

2 Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 at all times.

[52 FR 42568, Nov. 5, 1987, as amended at 57 FR 41844, Sept. 11, 1992]

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