Interference Discharge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014680",
  "term": "Interference Discharge",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Discharge which, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources, both:(1) Inhibits or disrupts the POTW, its treatment processes or operations, or its sludge processes, use or disposal; and(2) Therefore is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit (including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation) or of the prevention of sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with the following statutory provisions and regulations or permits issued thereunder (or more stringent State or local regulations): Section 405 of the Clean Water Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) (including title II, more commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and including State regulations contained in any State sludge management plan prepared pursuant to subtitle D of the SWDA), the Clean Air Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, and the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act.\n\n2. Discharge that, alone or in conjunction with a discharge or discharges from other sources, both (1) inhibits or disrupts the POTW, its treatment processes or operations, or its sludge processes, use, or disposal; and (2) therefore is a cause of a violation of any requirement of the POTW's NPDES permit (including an increase in the magnitude or duration of a violation) or of the prevention of sewage sludge use or disposal in compliance with ... [applicable] statutory provisions and regulations or permits issued thereunder (or more stringent state or local regulations). [paraphrased from 40 CFR 403.3(k)]",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 403.3 (CFR 2017)",
    "Pretreatment Acronyms and Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/interference-discharge/"
}