Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).

§ 420.92 Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available (BPT).

Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 through 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subpart must achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best practicable control technology currently available.

(a) Sulfuric acid pickling (spent acid solutions and rinse waters)—(1) Rod, wire and coil.

Subpart I

Pollutant or pollutant property BPT effluent limitations
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
TSS0.08180.0350
O&G 10.03500.0117
Lead0.0005260.000175
Zinc0.0007010.000234
pH( 2)( 2)

1 The limitations for oil and grease shall be applicable when acid pickling wastewaters are treated with cold rolling wastewaters.

2 Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0.

(2) Bar, billet and bloom.

Subpart I

Pollutant or pollutant property BPT effluent limitations
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
TSS0.02630.0113
O&G 10.01130.00375
Lead0.0001690.0000563
Zinc0.0002250.0000751
pH( 2)( 2)

1 The limitations for oil and grease shall be applicable when acid pickling wastewaters are treated with cold rolling wastewaters.

2 Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0.

(3) Strip, sheet and plate.

Subpart I

Pollutant or pollutant property BPT effluent limitations
Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
TSS0.05260.0225
O&G 10.02250.00751
Lead0.0003380.000113
Zinc0.0004510.000150
pH( 2)( 2)

1 The limitations for oil and grease shall be applicable when acid pickling wastewaters are treated with cold rolling wastewaters.

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