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TITLE 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
PART 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CHAPTER 217 - DESIGN CRITERIA FOR DOMESTIC WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
SUBCHAPTER E - PRELIMINARY TREATMENT UNITS
SECTION/RULE §217.126 - Grit Handling
Chapter Review Date 08/01/2024

(a) A grit washing unit or grit storage area must be designed to return recycled water and drainage to the headworks of the wastewater treatment facility.(b) A grit chamber located below ground level must include mechanical grit handling equipment.(c) Grit must be stored in a container with a tight-fitting cover and must be managed and disposed of in accordance with §217.123 of this title (relating to Screenings and Debris Handling).

Source Note: The provisions of this §217.126 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843; amended to be effective December 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 8254.

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