§ 289.264. Sampling and analysis.
(a) A person or municipality operating a residual waste disposal impoundment shall conduct sampling and analysis from each monitoring point for the following parameters at the following frequencies:
(1) Quarterly, for ammonia-nitrogen, bicarbonate, calcium, chloride, fluoride, chemical oxygen demand, nitrate-nitrogen, pH, specific conductance, sulfate, total alkalinity, total dissolved solids, total organic carbon, turbidity, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium and sodium.
(2) Quarterly, for groundwater elevations in monitoring wells recorded as a distance from the elevation at the well head referenced to mean sea level based on United States Geological Survey datum.
(3) Annually, for total and dissolved concentrations for each of the following: barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, mercury, selenium, silver and zinc.
(4) Annually, for the following volatile organic compounds: Tetrachloroethene, trichloroethene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,2-dibromoethane, 1,1-dichloroethene, 1,2-dichloroethene (cis and trans isomers), vinyl chloride, 1,1-dichloroethane, 1,2-dichloroethane, methylene chloride, toluene, ethylbenzene, benzene and xylene.
(5) Other constituents contained in the waste that may leach into the environment, as determined under § 287.132 (relating to chemical analysis of waste). The quarterly analysis shall be adjusted to reflect parameters detected from leachate analysis under § 289.456 or § 289.556 (relating to leachate analysis; and sludge handling).
(b) The Department may modify the requirements of this section, based on the waste analysis conducted under § 287.132 for captive residual waste disposal impoundments that receive only one type of waste, for parameters and monitoring frequencies that are not necessary to determine the actual or potential effect of the facility on surface or groundwater. This subsection does not apply to subsection (a)(1).
(c) For facilities permitted before July 4, 1992, the parameters described in this section shall be sampled and analyzed beginning October 4, 1992.
Source The provisions of this § 289.264 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226735).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 287.102 (relating to permit-by-rule); 25 Pa. Code § 289.152 (relating to water quality monitoring plan); 25 Pa. Code § 289.261 (relating to general requirements); 25 Pa. Code § 289.435 (relating to leachate detection zone); 25 Pa. Code § 289.534 (relating to leachate detection zone); and 25 Pa. Code § 299.144 (relating to operating requirements).
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