Technology Based Effluent Limitation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027741",
  "term": "Technology Based Effluent Limitation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definitions": [
    "1. An effluent limit for a pollutant that is based on the capability of a treatment method to reduce the pollutant to a certain concentration or mass loading level. TBELs for POTWs are derived from the secondary treatment regulations in Part 133 or state treatment standards. TBELs for non-POTWs are derived from effluent guidelines, state treatment standards, or by the permit writer on a case-by-case basis using best professional judgment.\n\n2. A permit limit for a pollutant that is based on the capability of a treatment method to reduce the pollutant to a certain concentration. TBELs for POTWs are derived from the secondary treatment regulations (40 CFR Part 133) or state treatment standards. TBELs for non-POTWs are derived from national ELGs, state treatment standards, or on a case-by-case basis from the best professional judgment of the permit writer. [EPA 833-B-96-003]",
    "1. An effluent limit for a pollutant that is based on the capability of a treatment method to reduce the pollutant to a certain concentration or mass loading level. TBELs for POTWs are derived from the secondary treatment regulations in Part 133 or state treatment standards. TBELs for non-POTWs are derived from effluent guidelines, state treatment standards, or by the permit writer on a case-by-case basis using best professional judgment.\n\n2. A permit limit for a pollutant that is based on the capability of a treatment method to reduce the pollutant to a certain concentration. TBELs for POTWs are derived from the secondary treatment regulations (40 CFR Part 133) or state treatment standards. TBELs for non-POTWs are derived from national ELGs, state treatment standards, or on a case-by-case basis from the best professional judgment of the permit writer."
  ],
  "abbreviation": "TBEL",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "NPDES Permit Writers Glossary",
    "Water Quality Toolkit Glossary",
    "NPDES Permit Writers Manual Glossary",
    "EPA 833-B-96-003"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/technology-based-effluent-limitation/"
}