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RECORD NUMBER: 110 OF 404

Main Title Economic Impact Analysis of Effluent Standards for Total Dissolved Solids.
Author Huff, Linda L. ;
CORP Author Illinois Inst. of Natural Resources, Chicago.
Year Published 1978
Report Number IINR-78/12; IINR-80.132;
Stock Number PB-290 916
Additional Subjects Economic impact ; Water pollution ; Illinois ; Dissolved organic matter ; Potable water ; Cost engineering ; Sewage treatment ; Benefit cost analysis ; Electric power plants ; Industries ; Investments ; Environmental impacts ; Ground water ; Savings ; Tables(Data) ; Total dissolved solids ; Water pollution standards ; Sewage treatment plants
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NTIS  PB-290 916 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The Illinois Effluent Standards Advisory Group has recommended elimination of the present total dissolved solids (TDS) effluent standard in Illinois. Presently the effluent standard prohibits an increase of more than 750 mg/l above the background concentration, except where resulting from waste treatment or recycle. In these two instances, a maximum of 3500 mg/l TDS would be permitted. The elimination of this standard would benefit potable water treatment plants, electric generating stations, and industrial discharger. Reduction of analytical costs and elimination of potential treatment expenses are regarded as benefits of the proposed change. Environmental impacts are considered the costs incurred. Water users continue to pay additional expenses for operation because of the total dissolved solids concentration in streams. The effects upon each group of adopting the proposed change is summarized herein.