What is Non-Discharge? Non-Discharge is the treatment of wastewater and disposal/reuse Non-Discharge is NOT the discharge to surface waters of the state or utilization of a sub-surface disposal system (i.e. septic system with leach field) Types of Non-Discharge Permits: Wastewater Irrigation Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation High-Rate Infiltration Other Wastewater Closed-Loop Recycle Reclaimed Water Residuals Management Non-Discharge Disposal Methods Spray/Drip Irrigation High-Rate Spray/Drip Infiltration High-Rate Basin Infiltration High-Rate Rotary Infiltration Closed-Loop Recycle Reclaimed Water Reuse Reclaimed Water Irrigation Other Methods Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Facilities that Need a Non-Discharge System Unable to connect to local sewer system Unable to obtain subsurface system permit Unable to obtain discharge permit (NPDES) Utilize reclaimed water to replace potable water Recycle systems to reduce overall water usage Why Non-Discharge is Important? Allows wastewater treatment and disposal while avoiding discharge to surface waters Allows development in decentralized areas Allows development in areas with unsuitable soils for subsurface disposal Allows development in nutrient sensitive waters Reuses a waste as a beneficial product Replaces potable water
What is Non-Discharge? Non-Discharge is the treatment of wastewater and disposal/reuse Non-Discharge is NOT the discharge to surface waters of the state or utilization of a sub-surface disposal system (i.e. septic system with leach field) Types of Non-Discharge Permits: Wastewater Irrigation Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation High-Rate Infiltration Other Wastewater Closed-Loop Recycle Reclaimed Water Residuals Management Non-Discharge Disposal Methods Spray/Drip Irrigation High-Rate Spray/Drip Infiltration High-Rate Basin Infiltration High-Rate Rotary Infiltration Closed-Loop Recycle Reclaimed Water Reuse Reclaimed Water Irrigation Other Methods Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Facilities that Need a Non-Discharge System Unable to connect to local sewer system Unable to obtain subsurface system permit Unable to obtain discharge permit (NPDES) Utilize reclaimed water to replace potable water Recycle systems to reduce overall water usage Why Non-Discharge is Important? Allows wastewater treatment and disposal while avoiding discharge to surface waters Allows development in decentralized areas Allows development in areas with unsuitable soils for subsurface disposal Allows development in nutrient sensitive waters Reuses a waste as a beneficial product Replaces potable water
