Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 273.276 - Leachate analysis and sludge handling(a) Upon commencement of leachate flow from the facility, the operator shall sample and analyze the following: (1) On a daily basis, the average flow rate and volume of leachate flowing from the landfill into the leachate storage and treatment system.(2) On a quarterly basis, the chemical composition of leachate flowing into the leachate treatment system, including total alkalinity, specific conductance, chlorides, sulfates, total dissolved solids, chemical oxygen demand, metals and volatile organic analysis. The analysis shall be sufficient to determine the impact of leachate on the liner system, the effectiveness of the leachate treatment system, the need for modification of the groundwater monitoring system or the effluent limitations in an NPDES permit and the actual characteristics of leachate from the waste disposed at the facility. For the purpose of this quarterly analysis, the leachate sample shall be collected from the influent storage tank or impoundment and shall be representative of the average mixed influent leachate quality.(b) Sludges resulting from the treatment of leachate may be disposed at the facility if the sludges are not hazardous under Article VII (relating to hazardous waste management).The provisions of this § 273.276 amended December 22, 2000, effective 12/23/2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 271.113 (relating to closure plan); 25 Pa. Code § 273.162 (relating to leachate treatment plan); 25 Pa. Code § 273.271 (relating to scope); and 25 Pa. Code § 277.271 (relating to scope).