12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-590-975 - Removal of radionuclides
A. Processes for the removal of radionuclides
specified as BAT are identified in
40 CFR
141.66. The specific process and equipment
proposed for removal of radionuclides shall to the satisfaction of the
department have a demonstrated history of successful performance with similar
water quality characteristics and performance requirements. Otherwise, the
procedures of
12VAC5-590-290 shall
apply.
B. When manganese greensand
filter systems are utilized, the design shall meet the requirements of
12VAC5-590-920 B.
In addition, a chemical contact tank with a minimum detention time of 30
minutes shall be provided. Laboratory or pilot studies may be required to
demonstrate compliance with the radium standard when using a filtering
treatment system for groundwater with total radium greater than 10
pCi/L.
C. Waste handling, disposal,
and permitting shall be given special consideration early in the design
process.
D. Occupational exposure
shall be considered in the project design.
E. Provisions for operational control
monitoring of the radionuclides requiring removal or of acceptable surrogates
shall be included in the project design.
Notes
Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-170 of the Code of Virginia.
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