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How do 210 Water Reuse Authorizations relate to O&G Development?

How do 210 Water Reuse Authorizations relate to O&G Development?. Jaya Zyman-Ponebshek, P.E. Assistant Director Water Quality Division. Who has Jurisdiction over wastewater quality issues?. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Railroad Commission (RRC) and TCEQ

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How do 210 Water Reuse Authorizations relate to O&G Development?

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  1. How do 210 Water Reuse Authorizations relate to O&G Development? Jaya Zyman-Ponebshek, P.E. Assistant Director Water Quality Division

  2. Who has Jurisdiction over wastewater quality issues? • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Railroad Commission (RRC) and TCEQ • 30 TAC §7.117 adopts, by reference, 16 TAC §3.30 (http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=16&pt=1&ch=3&rl=30) • Addresses the “cooperation and division of jurisdiction between the agencies regarding wastes that result from, or are related to, activities associated with the exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, or geothermal resources, and the refining of oil”

  3. So…who do I go to for??? • Process wastewater (exploration, production, & transportation) – EPA Region 6 • Process wastewater • (not associated with exploration • production, & transportation) • –Water Quality Division • Stormwater – EPA Region 6 • On-site sewage facilities – RRC • Reuse/reclaimed water –Water Quality Division

  4. Reuse/Reclaimed Water • Why reuse wastewater? • To help ensure an adequate supply of water resources for present and future needs through conservation of potable & raw water; both ground and surface waters resources.

  5. Reuse/Reclaimed Water • The option of using reclaimed water is especially attractive when water resources are scarce, as is the case during severe drought conditions.

  6. Reuse/Reclaimed Water Authorizations • Wastewater reuse can be authorized through a Chapter 210 authorization; or • Directly via the rule in certain circumstances without requiring written authorization; or, • Through an individual permit, either TPDES or TLAP.

  7. Reuse under an Individual Permit • Land application via a TLAP • Site specific authorization with conditions reflecting the operation and location • Requirements for the protection of surface and groundwater

  8. Reuse under Chapter 210 • Establishes quality criteria, design and operational requirements (http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=30&pt=1&ch=210) • Criteria are established for the producer, provider, and end user • Does not require public notice

  9. Reuse under Chapter 210 • Program is voluntary and on-demand; and, • Primary means of wastewater discharge/disposal are required to ensure treated wastewater can be discharged/disposed when reclaimed water users are unable or unwilling to accept reclaimed water.

  10. Reuse under Chapter 210: prohibitions • The rule prohibits certain industrial wastewater streams from obtaining a 210 authorization • These facilities would be required to obtain a Texas Land Application Permit to land apply wastewater

  11. How can water be reused? • Reclaimed water can come from industrial or municipal effluent and can be used to: • Examples of reuse activities include: • golf course and other irrigation activities • dust suppression • impoundment maintenance • makeup water in industrial processes (e.g. cooling tower make up water), etc. • Hydraulic fracturing

  12. Using Reclaimed Water for Fracturing

  13. Types of reclaimed water • Municipal Type 1: reclaimed water uses include irrigation or other uses in areas where the public may be present during the time when irrigation takes place or where the public may come in contact with the reclaimed water.

  14. Types of reclaimed water • Municipal Type II: includes irrigation or other uses in areas where the public is not present during the time when irrigation activities occur or where the public would not come in contact with the reclaimed water.

  15. Criteria Reclaimed water on a 30-day average shall have a quality of: * 30-day geometric mean ** maximum single grab sample

  16. Reuse under Chapter 210Industrial Level 1 • In specific situations an application/written authorization is not required. • Reuse is conducted in compliance with the rule; and, • Reused water will be used on-site; and, • Industrial operations with low potential impact waste streams

  17. Reuse under Chapter 210Industrial Level 2 • Requires the applicant to submit a request for an authorization; • The Request must state the intended purpose(s) of the reclaimed water; • The request will be evaluated by WQD staff; and, • A written authorization will be issued.

  18. Steps for Obtaining 210 Authorization • A primary means of disposal is required for authorized Chapter 210 facilities via maintaining TPDES or a TLAP Permit. • Persons who desire to develop projects not included in this rule may apply for a permit. • Authorizations are typically processed within 60 days of application submittal. • Chapter 210 does not require a public notice. • Domestic application = $0 • Industrial authorizations under Subchapter E = $100

  19. Any Questions?

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