The State Wide General Waste Discharge Requirements apply to which operations?

The State Wide General Waste Discharge Requirements are designed specifically to address the management and discharge of wastewater from sanitary sewer systems. These regulations apply to all sanitary sewer systems that extend beyond a length of one mile to ensure that larger systems comply with environmental standards and effectively manage wastewater. The focus on systems greater than one mile indicates the intention to regulate significant infrastructure that could impact water quality and public health if not properly managed.

In contrast, other options pertain to different types of systems or facilities that may have their own specific regulations. Septic systems, while important for wastewater management, are typically subject to localized regulations rather than state-wide requirements like those for sewer systems. Waste treatment facilities also fall under specific permitting and regulatory processes that can differ significantly from the general discharge requirements that apply to collection systems. Similarly, industrial water systems are governed by different sets of standards focused on industrial processes rather than the widespread discharge of municipal wastewater, which is the focus of the state-wide general requirements.