Operator Safety; the Why in What We Do and How It Applies to Operating Fluoride Systems

The goal for this presentation is to assist operators in identifying the why

behind the work they do through the lens of the Colorado Discharge Permit.

The presentation will look at a brief history of Clean Water Regulation and

Colorado’s Discharge Permit System. There will be a discussion on how

different aspects of the wastewater treatment process achieve the requirements

of the discharge permit including a review of nutrient removal. The

presentation will conclude with how compliance with the discharge permit is

evaluated from the discharge monitoring reports (DMR) and compliance

evaluation inspections (CEI). This will include practical steps operators can

take to maintain compliance with their permit by avoiding common DMR

mistakes and CEI findings.