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Wastewater discharge types and sample locations for MMCF Facilities

Test Parameters and
Sample Locations/Discharge Types
ZDHC Conventional Parameters
testing and reporting in discharged wastewater (table no. 11)
ZDHC Heavy Metals
testing and reporting in discharged wastewater (table no. 12)
ZDHC Sludge
Sample Sludge & test (table no. 17, 18)
Direct ✓ ✓ ✓
Sample and test against the major
ZDHC sludge disposal pathway.
Indirect with Pretreatment (with Sludge) ✕ ✓
Sample and report
(Copper, Lead, Nickel, Zinc, Total Chromium)
✓
Sample and test against the major
ZDHC sludge disposal pathway.
Indirect with Pretreatment (without Sludge) ✕ ✓
Sample and report
(Copper, Lead, Nickel, Zinc, Total Chromium)
✕
Indirect without Pretreatment ✕ ✓
Sample and report
(Copper, Lead, Nickel, Zinc, Total Chromium)
✕
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) ✕ ✕ ✓
Sample and test against the major
ZDHC sludge disposal pathway.
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