Best Demonstrated Available Technology

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003060",
  "term": "Best Demonstrated Available Technology",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A BDAT is a technology that has demonstrated the ability to reduce a particular contaminant to a lower concentration than other currently available technologies. BDATs can change with time as technologies evolve.\n\n2. The treatment technology that best minimizes the mobility or toxicity (or both) of the hazardous constituents for a particular waste.\n\n3. As identified by EPA, the most effective commercially available means of treating specific types of hazardous waste. The BDATs may change with advances in treatment technologies.\n\n4. The technology that best minimizes the mobility or toxicity (or both) of the hazardous constituents for a particular waste.",
  "abbreviation": "BDAT",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Waste and Cleanup Risk Assessment Glossary",
    "Land Disposal Restrictions Glossary",
    "Terms of Environment",
    "RCRA Orientation Manual 2008 Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/best-demonstrated-available-technology/"
}