§ 420.127 - Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best conventional technology (BCT).


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  • § 420.127 Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best conventional technology (BCT).

    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 conventional technology.

    (a) Galvanizing, terne coating, and other coatings -

    (1) Strip, sheet, and miscellaneous products.

    Subpart L

    Pollutant or pollutant property BCT effluent limitations
    Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
    Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
    TSS 0.175 0.0751
    O&G 0.0751 0.0250
    pH (1) (1)

    (2) [Reserved]

    (b) Galvanizing and other coatings -

    (1) Wire products and fasteners.

    Subpart L

    Pollutant or pollutant property BCT effluent limitations
    Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
    Kg/kkg (pounds per 1,000 lb) of product
    TSS 0.701 0.300
    O&G 0.300 0.100
    pH (1) (1)

    (2) [Reserved]

    (c) Fume scrubbers.

    Subpart LBAT Effluent Limitations

    Pollutant or pollutant property BCT effluent limitations
    Maximum for any 1 day Average of daily values for 30 consecutive days
    Kilograms per day
    TSS 38.1 16.3
    O&G 16.3 5.45
    pH (1) (1)

    The above limitations shall be applicable to each fume scrubber associated with any of the coating operations specified above.