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TITLE 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 217 - DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DOMESTIC WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER B - WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
SECTION/RULE §217.38 - Buffer Zones and Odor Abatement
Chapter Review Date 08/01/2024

(a) The buffer zone requirements in §309.13 of this title (relating to Unsuitable Site Characteristics) apply to all treatment units in a wastewater treatment facility.(b) The engineering report must include the design of any odor abatement measures intended to comply with §309.13(e) - (g) of this title.(c) An odor abatement measure that is used in lieu of buffer zones is subject to review in accordance with §217.7(b)(2) of this title (relating to Types of Plans and Specifications Approvals).

Source Note: The provisions of this §217.38 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843; amended to be effective December 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 8254.

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