A proposed MISA approach to setting limits and assessing compliance
A Sharma1, D Weatherbe, C Inniss
1Water Resources Branch, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, MV4 1K6, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
|November 19, 2013
Summary
Ontario's MISA program aims to cut industrial and municipal waste. This study proposes statistical methods for setting effluent limits to protect surface waters from toxic contaminants.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Water Quality Management
- Industrial Ecology
Background:
- Ontario's Municipal-Industrial Strategy for Abatement (MISA) program targets waste reduction.
- Persistent toxic contaminants in surface waters pose significant environmental risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose statistical methods for deriving effluent limits.
- To outline criteria for pollutant selection and sample size in monitoring.
- To support the development of guidelines for industrial and municipal sectors.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 12-months of effluent monitoring data.
- Application of extensive statistical analyses.
- Evaluation of best available technology economically achievable (BATEA) principles.
Main Results:
- Development of proposed statistical methodologies for effluent limit derivation.
- Identification of key pollutants and sample size considerations for MISA.
- Foundation for potential future effluent limit guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Statistical methods are crucial for effective effluent limit setting.
- The proposed methods provide a framework for MISA's environmental protection goals.
- Further evaluation is needed to determine the adoption of these methods by the Ministry of the Environment.
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