Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
Article IX. Residual Waste Management |
Chapter 299. Storage and Transportation of Residual Waste |
SubChapter A. STANDARDS FOR STORAGE OF RESIDUAL WASTE |
Section 299.133. Leachate and runoff control
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(a) A person or municipality required to install and maintain a storage pad or liner system under § 299.132 (relating to storage pad or liner system) shall collect leachate and runoff from the residual waste pile and divert it into a leachate storage system.
(b) A leachate storage system shall consist of a collection tank or surface impoundment. The tank or impoundment shall be:
(1) Sized for the anticipated leachate and runoff flow, including a 30-day reserve capacity.
(2) Chemically compatible with the leachate.
(3) Of sufficient strength to withstand expected loads.
(4) Equipped with cleanouts, if necessary.
(5) Sealed to prevent the loss of leachate and runoff.
(c) Collected leachate shall be treated or disposed in a manner that complies with the act, The Clean Streams Law, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.101 (relating to scope).