Wastewater Sampling Program
Wastewater Discharge Permit Compliance
Project Overview
Lansing Board of Water & Light recently commenced operation of the Delta Energy Park and is subject to routine sampling as part of their environmental compliance program for their Industrial Discharge Permit with Delta Township as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit with EGLE. As an extension of BWL’s environmental staff, NTH established the sampling program at DEP and has been conducting sampling for certain parameters, including low-level mercury, PFAS, metals, and other constituents. NTH has also assisted in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the sampling program with the intent of onboarding a new technician into this role and provide necessary training as BWL expands its team.
Project Scope
NTH had been assisting the BWL with compliance at its electrical generating, water treatment, and distribution facilities in the Lansing, MI area. These facilities operate in accordance with NPDES and sewer discharge permits and require BWL to ensure compliance through sampling and analysis of wastewater and stormwater and certification of discharge monitoring reports (eDMR).
As part of this project, NTH worked alongside BWL environmental department and laboratory staff to develop the sampling program at three new sampling locations, including reviewing available access and discharge considerations, standard practices, and required equipment. The project consisted of sampling for low-level mercury, PFAS, metals, and other analytes, investigating results and responding to regulatory agencies. We anticipate providing standard operating procedures and training for new technicians to continue the sample program under BWL’s supervision.
Client Benefit
NTH worked as an extension to BWL’s environmental staff to fill an essential need and develop a new sampling program.
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