reg 12
In forceSlurry pits, settling ponds, silt traps and oil interceptors
12 Slurry pits, settling ponds, silt traps and oil interceptors
(1)
An operator must not allow settled material in a slurry pit to —
(a)
dry out (except when the pit is dried out to allow the settled material to be removed); or
(b)
be higher than 30 cm below the top of the slurry pit walls.
(2)
An operator must ensure that a settling pond is large enough to contain all water which might drain into it for long enough to allow all particulate matter to settle out.
(3)
An operator must ensure that slurry pits, settling ponds, silt traps and oil interceptors are maintained, and emptied or cleaned as often as necessary, to ensure their efficient operation.
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