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 may need a PDF 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)