Committee asks staff to fix unit and nitrogen‑limit inconsistencies before finalizing manual
Members found inconsistent bacteriological units and varying total‑nitrogen limits (10–15 mg/L versus ≤15 mg/L) in the draft and asked the planning director to verify and standardize language against TEC/TAC permit criteria and specified sections before the manual is finalized.
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Committee members noted multiple technical inconsistencies in the draft manual that could confuse contractors and permit applicants: some sections used micro‑liter versus milliliter notations, and nitrogen treatment limits appeared as ranges ("10 to 15 mg/L") in some places and single maximums ("≤15 mg/L") in others. The planning director recommended the final manual adopt consistent measurement units and either a single enforceable maximum or a clear rule that explains when the lower 10 mg/L limit applies.
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