Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 273.023

Current through October 28, 2024
Section NR 273.023 - Effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by the application of the best available technology economically achievable

Except as provided in 40 CFR 125.30 to 125.32, any existing point source subject to this subchapter shall achieve the following effluent limitations representing the degree of effluent reduction attainable by application of BAT:

Table 2-9

Magnesium

Rolling Spent Emulsions

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of magnesium rolled with emulsions

Chromium

0.033

0.014

Zinc

0.109

0.046

Ammonia

9.95

4.37

Fluoride

4.44

1.97

Table 2-10

Magnesium

Forging Contact Cooling Water

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of forged magnesium cooled with water

Chromium

0.127

0.052

Zinc

0.422

0.177

Ammonia

38.5

17.0

Fluoride

17.2

7.63

Table 2-11

Magnesium

Forging Equipment Cleaning Wastewater

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of forged magnesium

Chromium

0.002

0.0007

Zinc

0.006

0.003

Ammonia

0.532

0.234

Fluoride

0.238

0.106

Table 2-12

Magnesium

Direct Chill Casting Contact Cooling Water

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of magnesium cast with direct chill methods

Chromium

1.74

0.711

Zinc

5.77

2.41

Ammonia

527

232

Fluoride

235

105

Table 2-13

Magnesium

Surface Treatment Spent Baths

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of magnesium surface treated

Chromium

0.205

0.084

Zinc

0.681

0.285

Ammonia

62.1

27.3

Fluoride

27.8

12.3

Table 2-14

Magnesium

Surface Treatment Rinse

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of magnesium surface treated

Chromium

0.832

0.340

Zinc

2.76

1.16

Ammonia

252

111

Fluoride

113

49.9

Table 2-15

Magnesium

Sawing or Grinding Spent Emulsions

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of magnesium sawed or ground

Chromium

0.009

0.004

Zinc

0.029

0.012

Ammonia

2.60

1.15

Fluoride

1.16

0.515

Table 2-16

Magnesium

Wet Air Pollution Control Scrubber Blowdown

BAT Effluent Limitations

Maximum for any 1 day

Maximum for monthly average

Pollutant or pollutant property

mg/off-kg (pounds per million off-pounds) of magnesium sanded and repaired or forged

Chromium

0.273

0.112

Zinc

0.904

0.378

Ammonia

82.5

36.3

Fluoride

36.9

16.4

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 273.023

Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417, eff. 10-1-90.