40 C.F.R. § 403.2
Objectives of general pretreatment regulations.
Cite as 40 C.F.R. § 403.2 (2026)
By establishing the responsibilities of government and industry to implement National Pretreatment Standards this regulation fulfills three objectives: (a) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into POTWs which will interfere with the operation of a POTW, including interference with its use or disposal of municipal sludge; (b) To prevent the introduction of pollutants into POTWs which will pass through the treatment works or otherwise be incompatible with such works; and (c) To improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewaters and sludges.