Effluent Standards
/ˈɛfluənt ˈstændərdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legally established limits on the quantity, concentration, or composition of pollutants allowed in wastewater discharged into the environment.
The factory must comply with effluent standards to avoid penalties for water pollution.
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- effluent standards
- effluent standard
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Commentary
Effluent standards are critical in environmental law and must be clearly defined in permits; they often derive from statutory authority like the Clean Water Act.
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