WASTEWATER
By Rick LallishWhere can an operator look to find specific laboratory procedures and the proper compliance for those procedures?A. NPDES permitB. Wastewater textbooks, such as the Office of Water Programs, California State University, Sacramento textbook: Operation of Wastewater Treatment PlantsC. Plant standard operating proceduresD. Water Environment Federation guidelines and proceduresAnswer: A. The actual source for addressing laboratory testing is the facility’s NPDES permit. Parameters are spelled out as to what is monitored and what test must be used. The laboratory testing is governed by standard procedures published by professional organizations and the various state and federal agencies. It is important for operators and lab
