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Utah Division of Water Quality
Statement of Basis
ADDENDUM
Preliminary Wasteload Analysis and Antidegradation Level I Review
Date: May 18, 2023
Prepared by: Christopher L. Shope
Standards and Technical Services
Facility: Moroni Wastewater Treament Plant
Moroni, Utah
UPDES Permit No. UT-0020222
Receiving water: San Pitch River (2B,3C,3D,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 (DWQ).
Discharge
Treated effluent is discharged to the San Pitch River via outfall number 001, which is an 18"
underground pipe running southeast from the WWTP through a diffuser into the river.
Outfall 001 - The design flow for the system is 1.10 MGD. The annual average flow is 0.50
MGD. The maximum daily flow is 0.72 MGD.
Receiving Water
Moroni Wastewater Treatment Plant effluent of approximately 10 percent and Pitman Farms
Moroni Turkey Processing facility effluent of approximately 90 percent discharge to the San
Pitch River. The Publicly Operated Treatment Works (POTW) is operated by Pitman Farms.
Per UAC R317-2-13.3(a), the designated beneficial use of the assessment unit in the immediate
downstream area is: San Pitch River and tributaries, from confluence with Sevier River to
Highway U-132 crossing except As listed below: 2B,3C,3D,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.
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• Class 3C - Protected for nongame fish and other aquatic life, including the necessary
aquatic organisms in their food chain.
• Class 3D -- Protected for waterfowl, shore birds and other water-oriented wildlife not
included in Classes 3A, 3B, or 3C, including the necessary aquatic organisms in their food
chain.
• Class 4 -- Protected for agricultural uses including irrigation of crops and stock watering.
Typically, the critical flow for the wasteload analysis is considered the lowest stream flow
averaged over seven consecutive days with a ten year return frequency (7Q10). The USGS
10210500 SAN PITCH RIVER NEAR MT PLEASANT, UTAH stream gauge located
approximately 5.7 miles upgradient was used to evaluate ambient or background flow conditions.
One year of continuous daily discharge data in 1988 to 1989 to statistically analyze flow
conditions. This long-term daily flow record used to calculate the 7Q10 critical flow resulted in
similar seasonal 20th percentile flow conditions to DWQ 4946960 San Pitch R Ab Moroni WWTP.
Therefore, the USGS 10210500 results are used to estimate the seasonal critical flow (Table 1).
The average annual critical low flow condition is 3.60 ft3/s.
Table 1: Seasonal Critical Flow at USGS 10210500 San Pitch River Near Mt Pleasant, Utah.
Season Critical flow (ft3/s)
Summer 3.60
Fall 9.23
Winter 26.0
Spring 7.09
Annual Overall 3.60
Ambient, upstream, background receiving water quality was characterized using data from DWQ
4946960 San Pitch R Ab Moroni WWTP. The 20th percentile concentration value was calculated
for each constituent with available monitoring and sampling data in the upstream receiving water.
Seasonal average effluent discharge parameter concentrations were determined from the Discharge
Monitoring Report (DMR) between 2000 and 2022. Additional parameter concentrations not
provided in the DMR were determined from DWQ 4946970 Moroni WWTP.
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)
According to the Utah’s 2021 303(d) Water Quality Assessment Report “Combined 2018/2020
Integrated Report Version 1.0”, the receiving water for the discharge is San Pitch River and
tributaries from Gunnison Reservoir to U132 crossing and below USFS boundary (San Pitch-3-1:
UT16030004-005_01). The reach was not supporting for total ammonia as N, E. Coli, pH,
minimum dissolved oxygen (DO) with a low priority for a TMDL. There is an approved TMDL
for total dissolved solids (TDS).
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
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quality standards must be met at the end of the mixing zone. . Individual mixing zones may be
further limited or disallowed in consideration of the following factors in the area affected by the
discharge: Zone of passage for migrating fish or other species (including access to tributaries).
The EPA Region 8 stream mixing zone analysis (STREAMIX1, 1994), was used to determine
the plume width and mixed flow rate for both acute and chronic conditions.
Parameters of Concern
The potential parameters of concern identified for the discharge/receiving water were total
dissolved solids (TDS), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), dissolved oxygen (DO), pH,
ammonia, and E. coli, as determined in consultation with the UPDES Permit Writer and the
Watershed Protection Specialist.
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.
According to the permit application, WET testing has failed four quarters during the past five
years. For two quarters, no sample results were provided.
Table 2: WET Limits for IC25
Season IC25 (%)
Summer 32
Fall 16
Winter 6
Spring 19
Wasteload Allocation Methods
Effluent limits were determined for all constituents using the QUAL2Kw Model (UDWQ, 2021).
The analysis is summarized in the Wasteload Addendum.
The water quality standard for chronic ammonia toxicity is dependent on temperature and pH, and
the water quality standard for acute ammonia toxicity is dependent on pH. However, temperature,
pH, and ammonia concentration of the effluent were not provided. Background temperature and
pH values were used in the analysis. 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.
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Therefore, the beneficial uses will be protected if the discharge remains below the WQBELs
presented in this wasteload.
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 flow or concentration of pollutants
over those authorized in the the existing permit is being requested.
Documents:
WLA Document: Q2Kw_Pitman_wla_2023.docx
Wasteload Analysis and Addendums: Q2Kw_Pitman_wla_2023.xlsm
References:
Utah Division of Water Quality. 2014, TMDL for Selenium in the Colorado River Watershed
Utah Division of Water Quality. 2022. Final 2022 Integrated Report on Water Quality
Utah Division of Water Quality. 2021. Utah Wasteload Analysis Procedures Version 2.0.
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WASTELOAD ANALYSIS [WLA]Date: 5/18/2023
Appendix A: QUAL2Kw Analysis Results
DiscRarging Facility: Moroni Wastewater Treament Plant
UPDES No: UT-0020222
Permit Flow [MGD]: 1.10 Maximum Daily Flow
1.10 Maximum Monthly Flow
Receiving Water: San Pitch River
Stream Classification: 2B,3C,3D,4
Stream Flows [cfs]: 3.60 Summer (July-Sept) Critical Low Flow
9.23 Fall (Oct-Dec)
26.00 Winter (Jan-Mar)
7.09 Spring (Apr-June)
Acute River Width: 50%
Chronic River Width: 100%
Modeling Information
A QUAL2Kw model was used to determine these effluent limits.
Model Inputs
The following is upstream and discharge information that was utilized as inputs for the analysis.
Headwater/Upstream Information Summer Fall Winter Spring
Flow (cfs) 3.6 9.2 26.0 7.1
Temperature (deg C)18.2 6.5 4.1 12.7
Specific Conductance (µmhos)1031 796 744 755
Inorganic Suspended Solids (mg/L)12.3 27.6 103.5 114.4
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)8.8 10.3 10.1 10.4
CBOD5 (mg/L)1.4 1.2 1.4 1.6
Organic Nitrogen (mg/L)0.450 0.578 0.169 0.004
NH4-Nitrogen (mg/L)0.024 0.027 0.026 0.022
NO3-Nitrogen (mg/L)0.612 0.838 1.220 0.570
Organic Phosphorus (mg/L)0.220 0.031 0.027 -0.062
Inorganic Ortho-Phosphorus (mg/L)0.010 0.026 0.071 0.188
Phytoplankton (µg/L)9.050 9.050 9.050 9.050
Detritus [POM] (mg/L)0.6 1.5 5.4 6.0
Alkalinity (mg/L)327 318 323 344
pH 8.0 8.2 8.2 8.3
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Discharge Information - Chronic Summer Fall Winter Spring
Flow (mgd) 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Temperature (deg C)20.9 15.7 10.4 17.3
Specific Conductance (µmhos)1298 1172 1301 1240
Inorganic Suspended Solids (mg/L)10.5 11.9 10.9 9.4
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
CBOD5 (mg/L)35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0
Organic Nitrogen (mg/L)39.444 0.119 10.344 43.632
NH4-Nitrogen (mg/L)5.300 38.500 38.500 5.300
NO3-Nitrogen (mg/L)60.458 34.887 15.700 42.033
Organic Phosphorus (mg/L)-9.645 -5.679 -5.176 -8.680
Inorganic Ortho-Phosphorus (mg/L)10.645 6.679 6.176 9.680
Phytoplankton (µg/L)9.050 9.050 9.050 9.050
Detritus [POM] (mg/L)0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Alkalinity (mg/L)413 413 413 413
pH 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.5
Discharge Information - Acute Summer Fall Winter Spring
Flow (mgd) 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Temperature (deg C)23.5 21.3 17.0 25.2
Specific Conductance (µmhos)1762 1920 2085 1709
Inorganic Suspended Solids (mg/L)40.6 25.0 30.2 31.4
Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
CBOD5 (mg/L)35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0
Organic Nitrogen (mg/L)-16.180 3.300 -47.185 5.040
NH4-Nitrogen (mg/L)21.400 24.100 49.500 13.700
NO3-Nitrogen (mg/L)60.458 34.887 15.700 42.033
Organic Phosphorus (mg/L)-9.645 -5.679 -5.176 -8.680
Inorganic Ortho-Phosphorus (mg/L)10.645 6.679 6.176 9.680
Phytoplankton (µg/L)9.050 9.050 9.050 9.050
Detritus [POM] (mg/L)0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Alkalinity (mg/L)413 413 413 413
pH 7.9 8.0 7.9 8.0
All model numerical inputs, intermediate calculations, outputs and graphs are available for
discussion, inspection and copy at the Division of Water Quality.
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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 reflect the environmental conditions expected
at low stream flows.
Effluent Limitations based upon Water Quality Standards for DO
and Ammonia Toxicity
In-stream criteria of downstream segments for Dissolved Oxygen and Ammonia
will be met with an effluent limitation as follows:
Chronic Standard Summer Fall Winter Spring
Flow (MGD) N/A 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
NH4-Nitrogen (mg/L)Varies 5.3 38.5 38.5 5.3
CBOD5 (mg/L)N/A 35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0
Dissolved Oxygen [30-day Ave] (mg/L) 5.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Acute Standard Summer Fall Winter Spring
Flow (cfs) N/A 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
NH4-Nitrogen (mg/L)Varies 21.4 24.1 49.5 13.7
CBOD5 (mg/L)N/A 35.0 35.0 35.0 35.0
Dissolved Oxygen [Minimum] (mg/L) 3.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
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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Coefficients and Other Model Information
Parameter Value Units
Stoichiometry:
Carbon 40 gC
Nitrogen 7.2 gN
Phosphorus 1 gP
Dry weight 100 gD
Chlorophyll 1 gA
Inorganic suspended solids:
Settling velocity 1.5 m/d
Oxygen:
Reaeration model Tsivoglou-Neal
Temp correction 1.024
Reaeration wind effect None
O2 for carbon oxidation 2.69 gO2/gC
O2 for NH4 nitrification 4.57 gO2/gN
Oxygen inhib model CBOD oxidation Exponential
Oxygen inhib parameter CBOD oxidation 0.60 L/mgO2
Oxygen inhib model nitrification Exponential
Oxygen inhib parameter nitrification 0.60 L/mgO2
Oxygen enhance model denitrification Exponential
Oxygen enhance parameter denitrification 0.60 L/mgO2
Oxygen inhib model phyto resp Exponential
Oxygen inhib parameter phyto resp 0.60 L/mgO2
Oxygen enhance model bot alg resp Exponential
Oxygen enhance parameter bot alg resp 0.60 L/mgO2
Slow CBOD:
Hydrolysis rate 0 /d
Temp correction 1.047
Oxidation rate 0.103 /d
Temp correction 1.047
Fast CBOD:
Oxidation rate 5 /d
Temp correction 1.047
Organic N:
Hydrolysis 0.84504511 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Settling velocity 0.055176 m/d
Ammonium:
Nitrification 1.444564 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Nitrate:
Denitrification 1.6632371 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Sed denitrification transfer coeff 0.38965 m/d
Temp correction 1.07
Organic P:
Hydrolysis 0.28013059 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Settling velocity 0.043724 m/d
Inorganic P:
Settling velocity 0.45041 m/d
Sed P oxygen attenuation half sat constant 0.71711 mgO2/L
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Phytoplankton:
Max Growth rate 2.8862 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Respiration rate 0.1045676 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Death rate 0.325185 /d
Temp correction 1
Nitrogen half sat constant 15 ugN/L
Phosphorus half sat constant 11 ugP/L
Inorganic carbon half sat constant 1.30E-05 moles/L
Phytoplankton use HCO3- as substrate Yes
Light model Smith
Light constant 57.6 langleys/d
Ammonia preference 7.35575 ugN/L
Settling velocity 0.11142 m/d
Bottom Plants:
Growth model Zero-order
Max Growth rate 22.21241 gD/m2/d or /d
Temp correction 1.07
First-order model carrying capacity 100 gD/m2
Basal respiration rate 0.6899654 /d
Photo-respiration rate parameter 0.01 unitless
Temp correction 1.07
Excretion rate 0.11302 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Death rate 0.021304 /d
Temp correction 1.07
External nitrogen half sat constant 694.537 ugN/L
External phosphorus half sat constant 122.1963 ugP/L
Inorganic carbon half sat constant 3.31E-05 moles/L
Bottom algae use HCO3- as substrate Yes
Light model Smith
Light constant 66.948 mgO^2/L
Ammonia preference 21.34475 ugN/L
Subsistence quota for nitrogen 35.4263 mgN/gD
Subsistence quota for phosphorus 3.569585 mgP/gD
Maximum uptake rate for nitrogen 886 mgN/gD/d
Maximum uptake rate for phosphorus 29.3088 mgP/gD/d
Internal nitrogen half sat ratio 3.404516
Internal phosphorus half sat ratio 1.081363
Nitrogen uptake water column fraction 1
Phosphorus uptake water column fraction 1
Detritus (POM):
Dissolution rate 1.5255605 /d
Temp correction 1.07
Settling velocity 0.89958 m/d
pH:
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide 380 ppm
Atmospheric Inputs:Spring Fall Winter Spring
Max. Air Temperature, F 89.2 66.4 51.7 81.8
Min. Air Temperature, F 41.0 13.7 11.7 29.8
Dew Point, Temp., F 52.7 30.4 26.7 43.4
Wind, ft./sec. @ 21 ft. 6.8 5.9 6.3 8.4
Cloud Cover, % 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other Inputs:
Bottom Algae Coverage 100.0%
Bottom SOD Coverage 100.0%
Prescribed SOD (mg O2/m2/day) 0.0
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Appendix B: Mass Balance Mixing Analysis Results
Discharging Facility: Moroni Wastewater Treament Plant
UPDES No: UT-0020222
Permit Flow [MGD]: 1.10 Maximum Daily Flow
1.10 Maximum Monthly Flow
Receiving Water: San Pitch River
Stream Classification: 2B,3C,3D,4
Stream Flows [cfs]: 3.60 Annual Critical Low Flow
Acute River Width: 50%
Acute Combined Flow [cfs] 3.50
Chronic River Width: 100%
Chronic Combined Flow [cfs] 5.30
Modeling Information
A simple mixing analysis was used to determine these effluent limits.
All model numerical inputs, intermediate calculations, outputs and graphs are available for
discussion, inspection and copy at the Division of Water Quality.
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 reflect the environmental conditions expected
at low stream flows.
Effluent Limitations for Protection of Recreation (Class 2B Waters)
Parameter
pH Limit
Minimum 6.5
Maximum 9.0
Bacteriological
E. coli (30 Day Geometric Mean) 206 (#/100 mL)
E. coli (Maximum) 668 (#/100 mL)
Effluent Limitations for Protection of Aquatic Wildlife (Class 3C Waters)
Parameter
Temperature (deg C) Limit
Maximum 27.0
Maximum Change 4.0
pH Limit
Minimum 6.5
Maximum 9.0
Inorganics Chronic Standard (4 Day Average) Acute Standard (1 Hour Average)
Standard Limit Unit Standard Limit Unit
Phenol 0.010 0.014 mg/L
Hydrogen Sulfide (Undissociated)0.002 0.003 mg/L
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Dissolved Metals [µg/L]
Chronic Standard (4 Day Average) Acute Standard (1 Hour Average)
Parameter Standard1 Background Limit Standard Background Limit
Aluminum NA3 NA NONE 750 13.0 1,530
Arsenic 150 1.1 465 340 1.1 699
Cadmium 0.6 0.06 1.9 7.7 0.06 15.9
Chromium VI 11.0 2.7 28.6 16.0 2.7 30.1
Chromium III 231 2.7 713 1,773 2.7 3,646
Copper 29.3 3.0 84.9 49.6 3.0 99.0
Cyanide2 5.2 3.5 8.9 22.0 3.5 41.6
Iron 1,000 28.65 2,027
Lead 10.9 0.19 33.7 281 0.19 578
Mercury2 0.012 0.008 0.020 2.4 0.008 4.9
Nickel 168 4.7 514 1,513 4.7 3,108
Selenium 4.6 2.0 10.1 18.4 2.0 35.7
Silver 34.9 0.25 71.6
Tributylin2 0.072 0.048 0.123 0.46 0.048 0.90
Zinc 382 14.1 1,162 379 14.1 766
1: Based upon a Hardness of 400 mg/l as CaCO3
2: Ambient concentration assumed 2/3 of water quality standard
Organics [Pesticides] [µg/L]
Chronic Standard (4 Day Average) Acute Standard (1 Hour Average)
Parameter Standard Background1 Limit Standard Background Limit
Aldrin 1.5 1.0 2.0
Chlordane 0.0043 0.0029 0.0073 1.2 0.0029 2.5
DDT, DDE 0.001 0.0007 0.0017 0.55 0.0007 1.13
Diazinon 0.17 0.11 0.29 0.17 0.11 0.23
Dieldrin 0.0056 0.0037 0.0095 0.24 0.0037 0.49
Endosulfan, a & b 0.056 0.037 0.095 0.11 0.037 0.19
Endrin 0.036 0.024 0.061 0.086 0.024 0.152
Heptachlor & H. epoxide 0.0038 0.0025 0.0065 0.26 0.0025 0.53
Lindane 0.08 0.05 0.14 1.0 0.05 2.0
Methoxychlor 0.03 0.02 0.04
Mirex 0.001 0.0007 0.001
Nonylphenol 6.6 4.4 11.3 28.0 4.4 53.0
Parathion 0.013 0.009 0.022 0.066 0.009 0.127
PCB's 0.014 0.009 0.024
Pentachlorophenol 15.0 10.0 25.6 19.0 10.0 28.5
Toxephene 0.0002 0.0001 0.0003 0.73 0.0001 1.50
1: Ambient concentration assumed 2/3 of water quality standard
Radiological
Parameter Maximum Concentration
Gross Alpha 15 pCi/L
Effluent Limitation for Protection of Agriculture (Class 4 Waters)
Parameter Maximum Concentration
Standard Background Limit
Total Dissolved Solids (mg/L) 1,700 1,700 Site specific standard
Arsenic (µg/L) 100 1.1 309
Boron (µg/L) 750 201 1,912
Cadmium (µg/L) 10 0.06 31
Chromium (µg/L) 100 2.7 306
Copper (µg/L) 200 3.0 617
Lead (µg/L) 100 0.19 311
Selenium (µg/L) 50 2.0 152
Gross Alpha (pCi/L) 15 15
3: Where the pH is equal to or greater than 7.0 and the hardness is equal to or greater than 50 ppm as CaC0 3 in the receiving water after mixing, the 87 ug/L
chronic criterion (expressed as total recoverable) will not apply, and aluminum will be regulated based on compliance with the 750 ug/L acute aluminum criterion
(expressed as total recoverable).
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Appendix C: Total Residual Chlorine
Discharging Facility: Moroni Wastewater Treament Plant
UPDES No: UT-0020222
CHRONIC Decay Rate (/day)
Season
Receiving
Water Standard
Total
Effluent
Mixing
Zone
Boundary
Effluent Limit
Without Decay
Temperature
(°C)
@ 20 deg
C
@ T
deg C
Travel
Time (min)
Decay
Coefficient
Effluent
Limit
Discharge (cfs) Summer 3.6 1.7 5.3
Fall 9.2 1.7 10.9
Winter 26.0 1.7 27.7
Spring 7.1 1.7 8.8
TRC (mg/L) Summer 0.000 0.011 0.034 20.9 20 20.8 10 0.8653 0.040
Fall 0.000 0.011 0.071 15.7 20 16.4 10 0.8925 0.079
Winter 0.000 0.011 0.179 10.4 20 12.8 10 0.9146 0.196
Spring 0.000 0.011 0.057 17.3 20 17.7 10 0.8844 0.064
ACUTE Decay Rate (/day)
Season
Receiving
Water Standard
Total
Effluent
Mixing
Zone
Boundary
Effluent Limit
Without Decay
Temperature
(°C)@ 20 °C @ T °C
Travel
Time (min)
Decay
Coefficient
Effluent
Limit
Discharge (cfs) Summer 1.8 1.7 3.5
Fall 4.6 1.7 6.3
Winter 13.0 1.7 14.7
Spring 3.5 1.7 5.2
TRC (mg/L) Summer 0.000 0.019 0.039 23.5 20 23.5 10 0.8494 0.046
Fall 0.000 0.019 0.071 21.3 20 21.2 10 0.8630 0.082
Winter 0.000 0.019 0.164 17.0 20 17.4 10 0.8859 0.185
Spring 0.000 0.019 0.059 25.2 20 25.4 10 0.8383 0.070
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