If a pollutant exhibits reasonable potential, a water quality-based permit limit is required for that pollutant. Background levels used in calculating WLAA and WLAC are described in OAC 252:690-3-11 through 14. If a pollutant's background level alone exceeds a criterion, the WLA is set equal to that criterion.
(1)Streams. The following applies to streams: (A)WLAA. Where Qe is expressed in cfs, Equation F-1 is used to determine WLAA. Where Qe is expressed in mgd, Equation F-2 is used.(B)WLAC. Depending on the value of Q*, Equation F-3, F-4 or F-5 is used to determine WLAC.(2)Lakes. Depending on whether the discharge conveyance is a pipe or canal, Equation F-6 or F-7 is used to determine WLAC, or WLAA, if an acute criterion applies, in the absence of a chronic criterion.Okla. Admin. Code § 252:690-3-55
Added at 19 Ok Reg 1721, eff 6-13-02