Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35 § 302.507

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 302.507 - Thermal Standards for Existing Sources on January 1, 1971

All sources of heated effluents in existence as of January 1, 1971, must meet the following restrictions outside of a mixing zone that is no greater than a circle with a radius of 305 m (1000 feet) or an equal fixed area of simple form.

a) There must be no abnormal temperature changes that may affect aquatic life.

b) The normal daily and seasonal temperature fluctuations that existed before the addition of heat must be maintained.

c) The maximum temperature rise at any time above natural temperatures must not exceed 1.7°C (3 °F). In addition, the water temperature must not exceed the maximum limits indicated in the following table:

	° C	° F		° C	° F
JAN.	7	45	JUL.	27	80
FEB.	7	45	AUG.	27	80
MAR.	7	45	SEPT.	27	80
APR.	13	55	OCT.	18	65
MAY	16	60	NOV.	16	60
JUN.	21	70	DEC.	10	50

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 302.507

Amended at 23 Ill. Reg. 11249, effective August 26, 1999

Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 4437, effective 3/23/2023