Water Release Prohibition (DecaBDE)

The 2024 revision prohibits releasing DecaBDE to water during manufacturing, processing, and distribution. Addresses aquatic contamination from persistent DecaBDE in sediments. Applies independently of Clean Water Act.

40 CFR § 751.405; EPA Final Rule (November 2024).

Facilities handling DecaBDE must prevent all water discharge: review wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and spill prevention. Applies to recyclers under the recycling exclusion.

A recycling facility tests process water, finds detectable DecaBDE, and installs additional filtration to eliminate discharge.