NPDES Emergency Response Program

Service Description: The ABS NPDES Emergency Response Program (ERP) is designed to minimize the chance of NPDES permit violation by taking a proactive approach to wastewater treatment

Features ABS has developed an ongoing monitoring program to provide baseline information and detect the on-set of an upset. The monitoring program combined with a tailored problem-solving strategy for the clients wastewater treatment system ensures that ABS responds in an informed manner when upset occur. The ABS NPDES ERP provides options including:

• System audit

• Data management system installation

• Real-time monitoring installation

• Biological analysis - weekly, biweekly or monthly

• Operational assistance - by telephone & fax

• On-site service - for operator training and auditing

Benefits The NPDES ERP can be used to improve process efficiency, minimize operating and capital expenditure by having experienced, environmental professionals involved in the operation on an ongoing basis. The ABS NPDES ERP has many benefits:

1) Reduces the risk of NPDES permit violations.

2) Avoids/minimizes periods of manufacturing shutdown.

3) Avoids/minimizes costly EPA fines.

References Biological process optimization and troubleshooting

• Crown Vantage Corporation