Discharge by Substance Type

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-008116",
  "term": "Discharge by Substance Type",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Flow of surface water in a stream or canal or the outflow of groundwater from a flowing artesian well, ditch, or spring. Can also apply to discharge of liquid effluent from a facility or to chemical emissions into the air through designated venting mechanisms.\n\n2. Any emission (other than natural seepage), intentional or unintentional. Includes, but is not limited to, spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying or dumping.",
  "references": [
    "Urban Watershed Management Research Terminology",
    "EPA Study of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing on Drinking Water Resources: Progress Report at http://www.epa.gov/hfstudy/pdfs/hf-report20121214.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/discharge-by-substance-type/"
}