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Utah Division of Water Quality
Statement of Basis
ADDENDUM
Wasteload Analysis and Antidegradation Level I Review
Date: June 9,2025
Prepared by: Suzan Tahir
Standards and Technical Services
Facility: Huntington Wastewater Treatment Facility
Castle Valley Special Service District
UPDES Permit No. UT0021296
Receiving water: Huntington Creek (2B, 3C, 4)
This addendum summarizes the wasteload analysis that was performed to determine water quality
based effluent limits (WQBEL) for this discharge. Wasteload analyses are performed to determine
point source effluent limitations necessary to maintain designated beneficial uses by evaluating
projected effects of discharge concentrations on in-stream water quality. The wasteload analysis
also takes into account downstream designated uses (UAC R317-2-8). Projected concentrations
are compared to numeric water quality standards to determine acceptability. The numeric criteria
in this wasteload analysis may be modified by narrative criteria and other conditions determined
by staff of the Division of Water Quality.
Discharge
Outfall 001: Huntington Creek (Stream Discharge) → Cottonwood Creek → San Rafael River →
Colorado River
0.8 MGD maximum daily design discharge, 0.4 MGD maximum monthly design
discharge
Receiving Water
Per UAC R317-2-13.1(b), the designated beneficial uses for Huntington Creek and tributaries,
from the confluence with Cottonwood Creek to Highway U-10 crossing are 2B, 3C and 4.
Class 2B - Protected for infrequent primary contact recreation. Also protected for
secondary contact recreation where there is a low likelihood of ingestion of water or a low
degree of bodily contact with the water. Examples include, but are not limited to, wading,
hunting, and fishing
Class 3C - Protected for nongame fish and other aquatic life, including the necessary
aquatic organisms in their food chain.
Class 4 - Protected for agricultural uses including irrigation of crops and stock watering.
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Site Specific Total Dissolved Solids Criteria
Site-specific total dissolved solids (TDS) criteria are associated with this use. Huntington Creek
and tributaries from the confluence with Cottonwood Creek to Highway U-10 is 4,800 mg/l total
dissolved solids.
Critical Low Flows
Typically, the critical flow for the wasteload analysis is considered the lowest stream flow for
seven consecutive days with a ten-year return frequency (7Q10). Flow data was insufficient to
calculate the annual or seasonal 7Q10 values. Due to a lack of flow records for Huntington Creek,
the seasonal 20th percentile flow measurements taken immediately upstream of the outfall were
calculated to estimate the critical flow in the receiving water (Table 1). Results were calculated
using data from DWQ monitoring station 4930520 HUNTINGTON CREEK ABOVE
HUNTINGTON LAGOONS OUTFALL for the period 2015-2025.The critical flow values for
winter and spring season however were based of best professional judgment according to the
limited data.
Table 1.Seasonal Critical Flows (cfs)
Season 20th percentile Flow Data (cfs)
Summer 1.4
Fall 1.4
Winter 13.0
Spring 30.0
Annual Overall 7.5
Receiving Water Quality
Ambient receiving water quality was characterized using data from DWQ monitoring station
4930520 HUNTINGTON CREEK ABOVE HUNTINGTON LAGOONS OUTFALL for the same
period (2015-2025). The average seasonal value was calculated for each constituent with available
data in the receiving water. Effluent parameters were characterized using data from the monitoring
site 4930510 HUNTINGTON LAGOONS OUTFALL.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
According to the Utah's 2024 303 (d) assessment, the receiving water for the discharge, Huntington
Creek (Huntington Creek-1, Huntington Creek and tributaries from confluence with Cottonwood
Creek to Highway 10, UT14060009-010_00) is impaired for dissolved selenium.
assessment
Site Specific Total Dissolved Solids Criteria
A site-specific standard for total dissolved solids was adopted for Huntington Creek to address the
impairment. The site specific criterion is based upon the EPA approved Total Maximum Daily
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Load (TMDL) Price River, San Rafael River, and Muddy Creek TMDLs for Total Dissolved
Solids, West Colorado Watershed Management Unit, Utah (MFG Inc., 2004). The standard is as
follows per UAC R317-2-14.1, Footnote (4).
Huntington Creek and tributaries from the confluence with Cottonwood Creek to Highway
U-10 is 4,800 mg/l total dissolved solids.
Mixing Zone
The maximum allowable mixing zone is 15 minutes of travel time for acute conditions, not to
exceed 50% of stream width, and for chronic conditions is 2500 ft, per UAC R317-2-5. Water
quality standards must be met at the end of the mixing zone.
The actual length of the mixing zone was not determined; however, it was presumed to remain
within the maximum allowable mixing zone dimensions. Acute limits were calculated using 50%
of the seasonal critical low flow.
Parameters of Concern
The potential parameters of concern identified for the discharge/receiving water were selenium,
total suspended solids (TSS), dissolved oxygen (DO), BOD5, total phosphorus (TP), total nitrogen
(TN), total ammonia (TAN), E. coli, pH, and total residual chlorine (TRC) as determined in
consultation with the UPDES Permit Writer. Additional parameters of concern may become
apparent as a result of reasonable potential analysis, technology-based standards, or other factors
as determined by the UPDES Permit Writer.
WET Limits
The percent of effluent in the receiving water in a fully mixed condition, and acute and chronic
dilution in a not fully mixed condition are calculated in the WLA in order to generate WET limits.
The LC50 (lethal concentration, 50%) percent effluent for acute toxicity and the IC25 (inhibition
concentration, 25%) percent effluent for chronic toxicity, as determined by the WET test, needs to
be below the WET limits, as determined by the WLA. The WET limit for LC50 is typically 100%
effluent and does not need to be determined by the WLA.
Table 2: WET Limits for IC25
Outfall Percent
Effluent
Outfall 001 46.9%
Wasteload Allocation Methods
Effluent limits were determined for conservative constituents using a simple mass balance mixing
analysis (UDWQ, 2012). The mass balance analysis is summarized in the Wasteload Addendums.
The water quality standard for chronic ammonia toxicity is dependent on temperature and pH, and
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the water quality standard for acute ammonia toxicity is dependent on pH. The AMMTOX Model
developed by University of Colorado and adapted by Utah DWQ and EPA Region VIII was used
to determine ammonia effluent limits (Lewis et al., 2002). The analysis is summarized in the
Wasteload Addendum.
The effluent limits for DO, BOD5 and total residual chlorine in order to meet minimum DO criteria
in the receiving water was evaluated using the Utah River Model. The analysis is summarized in
the Wasteload Addendum.
Models and supporting documentation are available for review upon request.
Antidegradation Level I Review
The objective of the Level I ADR is to ensure the protection of existing uses, defined as the
beneficial uses attained in the receiving water on or after November 28, 1975. No evidence is
known that the existing uses deviate from the designated beneficial uses for the receiving water.
Therefore, the beneficial uses will be protected if the discharge remains below the WQBELs
presented in this wasteload.
Antidegradation Review Level II
A Level II Antidegradation Review (ADR) is not required for this facility. The proposed permit
is a simple renewal of an existing UPDES permit. No increase in effluent flow or concentration of
pollutants over those authorized in the existing permit is being requested.
Documents:
WLA Document : Huntington_POTW_WLA_2025.docx
Wasteload Analysis and Addendums: Huntington_POTW _WLA_2020.xlsm
References:
Utah Division of Water Quality. 2024. Final 2024 Integrated Report on Water Quality
Utah Division of Water Quality. 2021. Utah Wasteload Analysis Procedures Version 2.0.
Lewis, B., J. Saunders, and M. Murphy. 2002. Ammonia Toxicity Model (AMMTOX, Version2): A Tool for
Determining Effluent Ammonia Limits. University of Colorado, Center for Limnology.
MFG Inc. 2004. Price River, San Rafael River, and Muddy Creek TMDLs for Total Dissolved Solids, West Colorado
Watershed Management Unit, Utah. Utah Division of Water Quality.
Utah Division of Water Quality. 2012. Utah Wasteload Analysis Procedures Version 1.0.
Utah Division of Water Quality
Salt Lake City, Utah
WASTELOAD ANALYSIS [WLA]9-Jun-25
Addendum: Statement of Basis 4:00 PM
Facilities: Castle Valley SSD - Huntington Lagoons UPDES No:UT-0021296
Discharging to:Huntington Creek
I. Introduction
Wasteload analyses are performed to determine point source effluent limitations necessary to maintain designated
beneficial uses by evaluating projected effects of discharge concentrations on in-stream water quality. The
wasteload analysis also takes into account downstream designated uses [R317-2-8, UAC]. Projected concen-
trations are compared to numeric water quality standards to determine acceptability. The anti-degradation
policy and procedures are also considered. The primary in-stream parameters of concern may include metals
(as a function of hardness), total dissolved solids (TDS), total residual chlorine (TRC), un-ionized ammonia (as a
function of pH and temperature, measured and evaluated interms of total ammonia), and dissolved oxygen.
Mathematical water quality modeling is employed to determine stream quality response to point source discharges.
Models aid in the effort of anticipating stream quality at future effluent flows at critical environmental conditions
(e.g., low stream flow, high temperature, high pH, etc).
The numeric criteria in this wasteload analysis may always be modified by narrative criteria and other conditions
determined by staff of the Division of Water Quality.
II. Receiving Water and Stream Classification
Huntington Creek:2B, 3C, 4
Antidegradation Review:Level I review completed. Level II review not required.
III. Numeric Stream Standards for Protection of Aquatic Wildlife
Total Ammonia (TNH3)Varies as a function of Temperature and
pH Rebound. See Water Quality Standards
Chronic Total Residual Chlorine (TRC)0.011 mg/l (4 Day Average)
0.019 mg/l (1 Hour Average)
Chronic Dissolved Oxygen (DO) 5.00 mg/l (30 Day Average)
N/A mg/l (7Day Average)
3.00 mg/l (1 Day Average)
Maximum Total Dissolved Solids 4800.0 mg/l Background
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Acute and Chronic Heavy Metals (Dissolved)
4 Day Average (Chronic) Standard 1 Hour Average (Acute) Standard
Parameter Concentration Load*Concentration Load*
Aluminum 87.00 ug/l**0.580 lbs/day 750.00 ug/l 5.003 lbs/day
Arsenic 150.00 ug/l 1.001 lbs/day 340.00 ug/l 2.268 lbs/day
Cadmium 2.39 ug/l 0.016 lbs/day 7.38 ug/l 0.049 lbs/day
Chromium III 268.22 ug/l 1.789 lbs/day 5611.70 ug/l 37.434 lbs/day
ChromiumVI 11.00 ug/l 0.073 lbs/day 16.00 ug/l 0.107 lbs/day
Copper 30.50 ug/l 0.203 lbs/day 51.68 ug/l 0.345 lbs/day
Iron 1000.00 ug/l 6.671 lbs/day
Lead 18.58 ug/l 0.124 lbs/day 476.82 ug/l 3.181 lbs/day
Mercury 0.0120 ug/l 0.000 lbs/day 2.40 ug/l 0.016 lbs/day
Nickel 168.54 ug/l 1.124 lbs/day 1515.92 ug/l 10.112 lbs/day
Selenium 4.60 ug/l 0.031 lbs/day 20.00 ug/l 0.133 lbs/day
Silver N/A ug/l N/A lbs/day 41.07 ug/l 0.274 lbs/day
Zinc 387.83 ug/l 2.587 lbs/day 387.83 ug/l 2.587 lbs/day
* Allowed below discharge
**Chronic Aluminum standard applies only to waters with a pH < 7.0 and a Hardness < 50 mg/l as CaCO3
Metals Standards Based upon a Hardness of 400 mg/l as CaCO3
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IV. Numeric Stream Standards for Protection of Agriculture
4 Day Average (Chronic) Standard 1 Hour Average (Acute) Standard
Concentration Load*Concentration Load*
Arsenic 100.0 ug/l lbs/day
Boron 750.0 ug/l lbs/day
Cadmium 10.0 ug/l 0.03 lbs/day
Chromium 100.0 ug/l lbs/day
Copper 200.0 ug/l lbs/day
Lead 100.0 ug/l lbs/day
Selenium 50.0 ug/l lbs/day
TDS, Summer 4800.0 mg/l 16.01 tons/day
VII. Mathematical Modeling of Stream Quality
Model configuration was accomplished utilizing standard modeling procedures. Data points were
plotted and coefficients adjusted as required to match observed data as closely as possible.
The modeling approach used in this analysis included one or a combination of the following
models.
(1) The Utah River Model, Utah Division of Water Quality, 1992. Based upon STREAMDO IV
(Region VIII) and Supplemental Ammonia Toxicity Models; EPA Region VIII, Sept. 1990 and
QUAL2E (EPA, Athens, GA).
(2) Utah Ammonia/Chlorine Model, Utah Division of Water Quality, 1992.
(3) AMMTOX Model, University of Colorado, Center of Limnology, and EPA Region 8
(4) Principles of Surface Water Quality Modeling and Control. Robert V. Thomann, et.al.
Harper Collins Publisher, Inc. 1987, pp. 644.
Coefficients used in the model were based, in part, upon the following references:
(1) Rates, Constants, and Kinetics Formulations in Surface Water Quality Modeling. Environmen-
tal Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, Athens Georgia. EPA/600/3-85/040 June 1985.
(2) Principles of Surface Water Quality Modeling and Control. Robert V. Thomann, et.al.
Harper Collins Publisher, Inc. 1987, pp. 644.
VIII. Modeling Information
The required information for the model may include the following information for both the
upstream conditions at low flow and the effluent conditions:
Flow, Q, (cfs or MGD)D.O. mg/l
Temperature, Deg. C.Total Residual Chlorine (TRC), mg/l
pH Total NH3-N, mg/l
BOD5, mg/l Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), mg/l
Metals, ug/l Toxic Organics of Concern, ug/l
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Other Conditions
In addition to the upstream and effluent conditions, the models require a variety of physical and
biological coefficients and other technical information. In the process of actually establishing the
permit limits for an effluent, values are used based upon the available data, model calibration,
literature values, site visits and best professional judgement.
Model Inputs
The following is upstream and discharge information that was utilized as inputs for the analysis.
Dry washes are considered to have an upstream flow equal to the flow of the discharge.
Current Upstream InformationStream
Critical Low
Flow Temp.pH T-NH3 BOD5 DO TRC TDS
cfs Deg. C mg/l as N mg/l mg/l mg/l mg/l
Summer (Irrig. Season)1.4 17.0 8.1 0.03 2.00 7.04 0.00 1411.7
Fall 1.4 3.4 8.2 0.03 2.40 --- 0.00 1982.0
Winter 13.0 2.0 7.8 0.03 1.50 --- 0.00 1982.0
Spring 30.0 9.0 8.6 0.02 1.50 --- 0.00 1982.0
Dissolved Al As Cd CrIII CrVI Copper Fe Pb
Metals ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l
All Seasons 7.09 0.98 0.23 1.01 2.50 2.60 3.5 0.68
Dissolved Hg Ni Se Ag Zn Boron
Metals ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l
All Seasons 0.0000 0.86 0.44 0.56 6.39 10.0 * 1/2 MDL
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Projected Discharge Information
Season Flow, MGD Temp.TDS
mg/l
TDS
tons/day
Summer 0.80000 17.7 3230.00 10.77312
Fall 0.80000 15.0 3230.00 10.77312
Winter 0.80000 12.0 3230.00 10.77312
Spring 0.80000 15.0 3230.00 10.77312
All model numerical inputs, intermediate calculations, outputs and graphs are available for
discussion, inspection and copy at the Division of Water Quality.
IX. Effluent Limitations
Current State water quality standards are required to be met under a variety of conditions including
in-stream flows targeted to the 7-day, 10-year low flow (R317-2-9).
Other conditions used in the modeling effort coincide with the environmental conditions expected
at low stream flows.
Effluent Limitation for Flow based upon Water Quality Standards
In-stream criteria of downstream segments will be met with an effluent flow maximum value as follows:
Season Daily Average
Summer 0.800 MGD 1.238 cfs
Fall 0.800 MGD 1.238 cfs
Winter 0.800 MGD 1.238 cfs
Spring 0.800 MGD 1.238 cfs
Flow Requirement or Loading Requirement
The calculations in this wasteload analysis utilize the maximum effluent discharge flow of 0.8 MGD. If the
discharger is allowed to have a flow greater than 0.8 MGD during 7Q10 conditions, and effluent limit
concentrations as indicated, then water quality standards will be violated. In order to prevent this from occuring,
the permit writers must include the discharge flow limititation as indicated above; or, include loading effluent
limits in the permit.
Effluent Limitation for Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) based upon WET Policy
Effluent Toxicity will not occur in downstream segements if the values below are met.
WET Requirements LC50 >EOP Effluent [Acute]
IC25 >46.9%Effluent [Chronic]
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Effluent Limitation for Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) based upon Water Quality
Standards or Regulations
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Dissolved Oxygen will be met with an effluent BOD
limitation as follows:
Season Concentration
Summer 25.0 mg/l as BOD5 166.8 lbs/day
Fall 25.0 mg/l as BOD5 166.8 lbs/day
Winter 25.0 mg/l as BOD5 166.8 lbs/day
Spring 25.0 mg/l as BOD5 166.8 lbs/day
Effluent Limitation for Dissolved Oxygen (DO) based upon Water Quality Standards
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Dissolved Oxygen will be met with an effluent
D.O. limitation as follows:
Season Concentration
Summer 5.00
Fall 5.00
Winter 5.00
Spring 5.00
Effluent Limitation for Total Ammonia based upon Water Quality Standards
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Total Ammonia will be met with an effluent
limitation (expressed as Total Ammonia as N) as follows:
Season
Concentration Load
Summer 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 5.8 mg/l as N 38.6 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 23.0 mg/l as N 153.1 lbs/day
Fall 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 47.8 mg/l as N 318.9 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 117.0 mg/l as N 780.4 lbs/day
Winter 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 34.5 mg/l as N 230.3 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 72.3 mg/l as N 482.3 lbs/day
Spring 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 5.4 mg/l as N 35.9 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 16.2 mg/l as N 107.9 lbs/day
Acute limit calculated with an Acute Zone of Initial Dilution (ZID) to be equal to 100.%.
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Effluent Limitation for Total Residual Chlorine based upon Water Quality Standards
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Total Residual Chlorine will be met with an effluent
limitation as follows:
Season Concentration Load
Summer 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 0.022 mg/l 0.15 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 0.039 mg/l 0.26 lbs/day
Fall 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 0.022 mg/l 0.15 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 0.039 mg/l 0.26 lbs/day
Winter 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 0.116 mg/l 0.77 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 0.208 mg/l 1.39 lbs/day
Spring 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 0.253 mg/l 0.00 lbs/day
1 Hour Avg. - Acute 0.455 mg/l 0.00 lbs/day
Effluent Limitations for Total Dissolved Solids based upon Water Quality Standards
Season Concentration Load
Summer Maximum, Acute 8632.9 mg/l 28.79 tons/day
Fall Maximum, Acute 7987.8 mg/l 26.64 tons/day
Winter Maximum, Acute 8875.8 mg/l 29.60 tons/day
Spring 4 Day Avg. - Chronic 9107.7 mg/l 30.38 tons/day
Colorado Salinity Forum Limits Determined by Permitting Section
Effluent Limitations for Total Recoverable Metals based upon
Water Quality Standards
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Dissolved Metals will be met with an effluent
limitation as follows (based upon a hardness of 400 mg/l):
4 Day Average 1 Hour Average
Concentration Load Concentration Load
Aluminum N/A N/A 1,170.2 ug/l 7.8 lbs/day
Arsenic 318.57 ug/l 1.4 lbs/day 531.8 ug/l 3.5 lbs/day
Cadmium 4.82 ug/l 0.0 lbs/day 11.4 ug/l 0.1 lbs/day
Chromium III 570.49 ug/l 2.5 lbs/day 8,785.2 ug/l 58.6 lbs/day
Chromium VI 20.62 ug/l 0.1 lbs/day 23.6 ug/l 0.2 lbs/day
Copper 62.06 ug/l 0.3 lbs/day 79.4 ug/l 0.5 lbs/day
Iron N/A N/A 1,563.6 ug/l 10.4 lbs/day
Lead 38.83 ug/l 0.2 lbs/day 746.1 ug/l 5.0 lbs/day
Mercury 0.03 ug/l 0.0 lbs/day 3.8 ug/l 0.0 lbs/day
Nickel 358.22 ug/l 1.5 lbs/day 2,372.9 ug/l 15.8 lbs/day
Selenium 9.30 ug/l 0.0 lbs/day 31.1 ug/l 0.2 lbs/day
Silver N/A ug/l N/A lbs/day 64.0 ug/l 0.4 lbs/day
Zinc 819.32 ug/l 3.5 lbs/day 603.6 ug/l 4.0 lbs/day
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Cyanide 11.08 ug/l 0.0 lbs/day 34.4 ug/l 0.2 lbs/day
Effluent Limitations for Heat/Temperature based upon
Water Quality Standards
Summer 21.2 Deg. C.70.2 Deg. F
Fall 7.6 Deg. C.45.7 Deg. F
Winter 25.0 Deg. C.77.0 Deg. F
Spring 59.5 Deg. C.139.1 Deg. F
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Effluent Targets for Pollution Indicators
Based upon Water Quality Standards
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Pollution Indicators
will be met with an effluent limit as follows:
1 Hour Average
Concentration Loading
BOD (mg/l)5.0 mg/l 33.4 lbs/day
Nitrates as N 4.0 mg/l 26.7 lbs/day
Total Phosphorus as P 0.05 mg/l 0.3 lbs/day
Total Suspended Solids 90.0 mg/l 600.4 lbs/day
Note: Pollution indicator targets are for information purposes only.
Effluent Limitations for Protection of Human Health [Toxics Rule]
Based upon Water Quality Standards (Most stringent of 1C or 3A & 3B as appropriate.)
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Protection of Human Health [Toxics]
will be met with an effluent limit as follows:
Maximum Concentration
Concentration Load
Metals
Antimony ug/l lbs/day
Arsenic ug/l lbs/day
Asbestos ug/l lbs/day
Beryllium
Cadmium
Chromium (III)
Chromium (VI)
Copper ug/l lbs/day
Cyanide ug/l lbs/day
Lead
Mercury ug/l lbs/day
Nickel ug/l lbs/day
Selenium
Silver
Thallium ug/l lbs/day
Zinc
Dioxin
Dioxin (2,3,7,8-TCDD)2.98E-08 ug/l 1.99E-10 lbs/day
Metals Effluent Limitations for Protection of All Beneficial Uses
Based upon Water Quality Standards and Toxics Rule
Class 4
Acute
Agricultural
Class 3
Acute
Aquatic
Wildlife
Acute
Toxics
Drinking
Water
Source
Acute
Toxics
Wildlife
1C Acute
Health
Criteria
Acute Most
Stringent
Class 3
Chronic
Aquatic
Wildlife
ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l ug/l
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Aluminum 1170.2 1170.2 N/A
Antimony 1364.0 1364.0
Arsenic 213.1 531.8 0.0 213.1 318.6
Barium 0.0
Beryllium 0.0
Cadmium 21.0 11.4 0.0 11.4 4.8
Chromium (III)8785.2 0.0 8785.2 570.5
Chromium (VI)212.0 23.6 0.0 23.64 20.62
Copper 423.3 79.4 79.4 62.1
Cyanide 34.4 852.5 34.4 11.1
Iron 1563.6 1563.6
Lead 212.4 746.1 0.0 212.4 38.8
Mercury 3.76 0.32 0.0 0.32 0.026
Nickel 2372.9 9803.6 2372.9 358.2
Selenium 106.1 31.1 0.0 31.1 9.3
Silver 64.0 0.0 64.0
Thallium 1.1 1.1
Zinc 603.6 603.6 819.3
Boron 1598.2 1598.2
Summary Effluent Limitations for Metals [Wasteload Allocation, TMDL]
[If Acute is more stringent than Chronic, then the Chronic takes on the Acute value.]
WLA Acute WLA Chronic
ug/l ug/l
Aluminum 1170.2 N/A
Antimony 1363.98
Arsenic 213.1 318.6 Acute Controls
Asbestos 0.00E+00
Barium
Beryllium
Cadmium 11.4 4.8
Chromium (III)8785.2 570
Chromium (VI)23.6 20.6
Copper 79.4 62.1
Cyanide 34.4 11.1
Iron 1563.6
Lead 212.4 38.8
Mercury 0.320 0.026
Nickel 2372.9 358
Selenium 31.1 9.3
Silver 64.0 N/A
Thallium 1.1
Zinc 603.6 819.3 Acute Controls
Boron 1598.20
Other Effluent Limitations are based upon R317-1.
E. coli 126.0 organisms per 100 ml
X. Antidegradation Considerations
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The Utah Antidegradation Policy allows for degradation of existing quality where it is determined
that such lowering of water quality is necessary to accommodate important economic or social
development in the area in which the waters are protected [R317-2-3]. It has been determined that
certain chemical parameters introduced by this discharge will cause an increase of the concentration of
said parameters in the receiving waters. Under no conditions will the increase in concentration be
allowed to interfere with existing instream water uses.
The antidegradation rules and procedures allow for modification of effluent limits less than those based
strictly upon mass balance equations utilizing 100% of the assimilative capacity of the receiving water.
Additional factors include considerations for "Blue-ribbon" fisheries, special recreational areas,
threatened and endangered species, and drinking water sources.
An Antidegradation Level I Review was conducted on this discharge and its effect on the
receiving water. Based upon that review, it has been determined that an
Antidegradation Level II Review is not required.
XI. Colorado River Salinity Forum Considerations
Discharges in the Colorado River Basin are required to have their discharge at a TDS loading
of less than 1.00 tons/day unless certain exemptions apply. Refer to the Forum's Guidelines
for additional information allowing for an exceedence of this value.
This doesn’t apply to facilities that do not discharge to the Colorado River Basin.
XII. Summary Comments
The mathematical modeling and best professional judgement indicate that violations of receiving
water beneficial uses with their associated water quality standards, including important down-
stream segments, will not occur for the evaluated parameters of concern as discussed above if the
effluent limitations indicated above are met.
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XIII. Notice of UPDES Requirement
This Addendum to the Statement of Basis does not authorize any entity or party to discharge to the
waters of the State of Utah. That authority is granted through a UPDES permit issued by the Utah
Division of Water Quality. The numbers presented here may be changed as a function of other
factors. Dischargers are strongly urged to contact the Permits Section for further information.
Permit writers may utilize other information to adjust these limits and/or to determine other limits
based upon best available technology and other considerations provided that the values in this
wasteload analysis [TMDL] are not compromised. See special provisions in Utah Water Quality
Standards for adjustments in the Total Dissolved Solids values based upon background concentration.
Utah Division of Water Quality
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