Section 281.251. General requirements

(a) The operator may not cause or allow a point or nonpoint source discharge of pollution from or on the facility to surface waters of this Commonwealth.

(b) A general composting facility shall be operated to prevent and control water pollution. An operator shall operate and maintain necessary surface and groundwater treatment facilities until surface or groundwater pollution from or on the facility has been permanently abated.

(c) Neither compost nor municipal waste may be stored where continuous or intermittent contact could occur between the compost or waste and groundwater.

(d) The operator may not cause or allow water pollution within or outside of the site.

The provisions of this § 281.251 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226364).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 281.253 (relating to sedimentation ponds).