Will used disinfectant solutions need to be collected after use?

Answer:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not anticipate that used disinfectant solutions will need to be collected after use. However, EPA recommends that measures be taken to prevent runoff of disinfectants or rinsate into lakes, streams or ponds. Each product label should bear an environmental hazards statement that prohibits the user from discharging effluent containing the product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters. It is up to the user to determine what measures to take to meet the label’s requirements, based on the specific circumstances of the particular site.

Last Updated: 05/22/2007