This fact sheet presents information on available options for the discharge of water that results from a P&T remedy. It begins with a discussion regarding the potential value of treated water, followed by detailed descriptions of the following discharge options: discharge to surface water, return of treated water to the subsurface, discharge to a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) or other existing treatment plant, and reuse of treated water.
You will need Adobe Reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Options for Discharging Treated Water from Pump and Treat Systems (PDF)(23 pp, 356 K, 2007, 542-R-07-006)