Effluent Limitation
/ˈɛfluːənt ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A regulatory standard that limits the quantity, rate, or concentration of pollutants discharged from point sources into water bodies.
The factory was required to meet the effluent limitations set by the environmental agency to prevent water contamination.
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- effluent limitation
- effluent limitations
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Commentary
Effluent limitations are key tools in environmental law to control industrial discharges; they often appear in permits under statutes like the Clean Water Act.
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