A Systems Approach for Wasteload Allocations
by Stuart M. Stein, GKY & Associates Inc, Springfield, VA, USA,Joseph S. Krolak, GKY & Associates Inc, Springfield, VA, USA,
G. K. Young, GKY & Associates Inc, Springfield, VA, USA,
Document Type: Proceeding Paper
Part of: Environmental Engineering
Abstract:
A methodology for determining an optimal periodic permit for a single discharger situation was developed which accounts for effluent variability, as well as the variability of the receiving water's assimilative capacity. Two case studies involving POTWs were examined. The results indicate that the implementation of periodic permits can yield a considerable increase in the wasteload allocation while maintaining environmental equivalency with conventional wasteload allocations. (Author abstract. )
Subject Headings: Waste management | Water discharge | Case studies | Water resources | Water quality | Water pollution | Resource allocation
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