When would receiving water monitoring occur?

• A. Effluent that exceeds the receiving water monitoring triggers contained in the GP and with direct discharges to receiving water
• B. After the site has been in operation for one year
• C. Only at site completion
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

Receiving water monitoring is triggered by a direct discharge to a surface water when the effluent exceeds the receiving water monitoring triggers specified in the general permit. This ensures the receiving water is protected and data are collected to determine if corrective actions are needed. It’s not tied to how long the site has been operating, nor is it only at completion or something that never happens. The monitoring requirement kicks in whenever a direct discharge exceeds the established triggers.