Environmental Compliance Guidebook: Beyond U.S. Water Quality Regulations

Almost every US water and wastewater utility must comply with US environmental protection regulations covering air emissions, hazardous materials and wastes, toxic substances, and other issues. This useful new book will help you avoid violations ofUS environmental law.

The book addressesthe safe handling, disposal, and storage of all regulated substances to be in compliance with the laws. The book tells you: - Which environmental laws apply to your utility and when they apply- What the laws say and mean- Which US federal agencies are responsible for enforcement - What is required of your utility to comply with the laws- Which violations are most common with utilities

Specially written for water and wastewater utilities, this book explains in clear, understandable language: -Air emissions-Hazardous materials-Hazardous wastes-Pesticides-Petroleum-Solid wastes-Storage tanks-Toxic substances-WastewaterFeatures to Help You Comply-Compliance Checklistsoffer key compliance requirements of the regulation and recommended best management practices. -Example Activities tell you when the chapter would be applicable to your utility. -Common Regulatory Findings uncover common compliance issues and pitfalls.

Includes CD-ROMAn included CD-ROM provides the Compliance Checklists that you can download and print.It also includes a printable "Dangerous Goods and Combustible Liquids Storage Compatibility Chart."

Author: Shelley Hemming Christine Herndon

Publisher: American Water Works Association

Publication Date: Jan 01, 2013

Number of Pages: 320 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1583218572

ISBN-13: 9781583218570