ENVIRONMENTAL FINAL GOVERNING STANDARDS ITALY

ITALY - 4 Wastewater
C4.3.2.2.2.1. The discharge of wastewater with a closed cup flashpoint
of < 60 C (140 F) is prohibited.
C4.3.2.2.2.2. The discharge of wastes with any of the following
characteristics is prohibited:
C4.3.2.2.2.2.1 A liquid solution that contains more than 24 %
alcohol by volume and has a flash point < 60 C (140 F).
C4.3.2.2.2.2.2 A non-liquid which under standard temperature and
pressure can cause a fire through friction.
C4.3.2.2.2.2.3 An ignitable compressed gas.
C4.3.2.2.2.2.4 An oxidizer, such as peroxide.
C4.3.2.2.3. Reactivity and Fume Toxicity. The discharge of any of the following
wastes is prohibited:
C4.3.2.2.3.1. Wastes that are normally unstable and readily undergo
violent changes without detonating;
C4.3.2.2.3.2. Wastes that react violently with water;
C4.3.2.2.3.3. Wastes that form explosive mixtures with water or form
toxic gases or fumes when mixed with water;
C4.3.2.2.3.4. Cyanide or sulfide waste that can generate potentially
harmful toxic fumes, gases, or vapors;
C4.3.2.2.3.5. Waste capable of detonation or explosive decomposition or
reaction at standard temperature and pressure;
C4.3.2.2.3.6. Wastes that contain explosives regulated by Chapter 5,
“Hazardous Material”; and
C4.3.2.2.3.7. Wastes that produce any toxic fumes, vapors, or gases with
the potential to cause safety problems or harm to workers.
C4.3.2.2.4. Corrosivity. It is prohibited to discharge pollutants with the potential
to be structurally corrosive to the wastewater treatment plants. In addition, no discharge of
wastewater below a pH of 5.5 is allowed, unless the wastewater treatment plant is specifically
designed to handle that type of wastewater.
C4.3.2.2.5. Oil and Grease. The discharge of the following oils that can pass
through or cause interference to the wastewater treatment plant is prohibited: petroleum oil, nonbiodegradable
cutting oil, and products of mineral oil origin.
September 2012 Italy FGS 4-12
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