Wastewater: New Environmental Regulations Pose Challenges for Industry

The first set of environmental protection regulations was enacted in the US in the early 1970s. A 2nd round has begun, with more compounds being pulled under the regulatory umbrella and the ones already regulated being subjected, in many cases, to stricter discharge limits. Since July 1990, Congress...

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Published in:Chemical engineering (New York) 1992-06, Vol.99 (6), p.74-74
Main Authors: Kobylinski, Edmund A, Hunter, Gary L
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical industry
Compliance
Environmental cleanup
Federal regulation
Pollution control
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Summary:The first set of environmental protection regulations was enacted in the US in the early 1970s. A 2nd round has begun, with more compounds being pulled under the regulatory umbrella and the ones already regulated being subjected, in many cases, to stricter discharge limits. Since July 1990, Congress has passed several major pieces of legislation governing the discharge and treatment of industrial wastewaters. Industry's challenge for the 1990s is to remain competitive while complying with the new round of government regulations governing the discharge of air, waters, and solids. The regulatory shifts affect a wide range of companies and all facets of plant operation. Federal regulations that affect how industry responds to environmental issues are constantly changing. Each industry must communicate with both state and local authorities to ensure compliance with existing regulations and to discuss future actions.
ISSN:0009-2460
1945-368X