Author: National Association of Clean Water Agencies
Source: National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
Year: 2006
Comment:
This report concludes, "Decisions regarding the control of mercury discharges from dental clinics, in terms of implementing best management practices, applying numerical limits, and/or establishing an amalgam separator selection/operation program using a "best available technology" approach, should be made at the local level. NACWA hopes that the information provided here will help increase the understanding of some options and tools available to wastewater utilities."
Abstract / Excerpt:
“Dental clinics discharge mercury in the form of amalgam, along with some dissolved mercury. This White Paper is meant to help POTWs and other organizations understand some of the technical issues associated with the generation of dental clinic wastewater and specifically to provide some useful, introductory information for those communities considering formal programs requiring the installation of amalgam separators.
This White Paper was prepared by NACW A to assist those communities or states that decide to recommend or require the installation of amalgam separators. This White Paper should not be interpreted as an endorsement for one approach over another. NACW A understands that there are a number of complex issues underlying the decision to begin an amalgam separator installation program and hopes this White Paper will provide some useful information.”
Citation:
National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Controlling Mercury in Wastewater Discharges from Dental Clinics. White Paper. January 2006.