Transcription of Wastewater lagoon construction guidelines
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Environment Protection Authority Wastewater guidelines Wastewater lagoon construction Updated April 2019 EPA 509/19 : This guideline replaces Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction (2004). It advises those proposing to build Wastewater lagoons on construction techniques that should assist in meeting obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and relevant environment protection policies. The guideline is intended for Wastewater lagoon proponents and their engineers or consultants. This guideline is not intended for leachate lagoons for landfill facilities. For further guidance on the requirements for landfill facilities, refer to Environmental management of landfill facilities solid waste disposal. Purposes of t he guideline The principal objectives of this guideline are to: safeguard the protected environmental values of surface or groundwater minimise the potential for site contamination provide clarity regarding criteria used for the assessment of Wastewater lagoon proposals assist Wastewater lagoon proponents in meeting the requirements of: the Environment Protection Act 19
Lagoons (or ponds) have been used extensively in the past to collect, naturally treat, store (prior to reuse or discharge) or dispose of wastewater via evaporation. The uses and applications of these lagoons have increased in recent times.
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