Section 602.405  Algicide Permit Applications

All applications for Algicide Permits must contain:

a)         the name and identification number of the Responsible Operator in Charge supervising the application of the copper sulfate, copper sulfate based products, or copper sulfate chemical aids;

b)         a statement describing the extent of the algae problem, history of any past algae problems, and past algicide treatments;

c)         a description of any adverse effects algae has had on the various treatment processes and on the finished water quality;

d)         a description of any fish kills that might have resulted from past use of copper sulfate, copper sulfate based products, and copper sulfate chemical aids;

e)         the location and volume of the body of water where the copper sulfate, copper sulfate based products, or copper sulfate chemical aids will be applied;

f)         the name of the source stream (if any);

g)         the amount of copper sulfate, copper sulfate based products, or copper sulfate chemical aids to be used for each treatment;

h)         the time interval between treatments;

i)          a copy of the applicant's authorization to discharge under an NPDES permit if the algicide, copper sulfate, copper sulfate based products, or copper sulfate chemical aids is applied to a water of the United States;

j)          additional information requested by the Agency to assure the safety of a community water supply, as required by 35 Ill. Adm. Code 302.210; and

k)         any other information required by the Agency for proper consideration of the permit.

(Source:  Added at 40 Ill. Reg. 6799, effective April 15, 2016)