Wastewater, Hazardous Materials & Recycling
The generation and delivery of electricity results in wastewater byproducts and hazardous materials that AEP works diligently to manage in accordance with all applicable  rules and regulations.  The company also seeks to recycle to the fullest extent possible.

Wastewater
AEP’s electric generating stations are subject to regulations that govern the quality of wastewater discharged into surface waters. The company’s facilities have been in substantial compliance with their discharge limitations.

Recently, the addition of NOx emission control technologies has resulted in elevated levels of ammonia in certain wastewater discharges. We are working actively with our state environmental agencies to monitor the level of ammonia in those discharges and to investigate process optimization and treatment solutions where levels approach a permit limit or a water quality standard. Similarly, as AEP adds further technologies for sulfur dioxide emission control, consideration is being given to any changes that these systems may have on the quality of our wastewater discharges.

Hazardous Materials & Recycling
The AEP system uses many materials that are or could become hazardous, as defined by Resource Conservation and Recovery Act regulations. Through its pollution prevention program, AEP seeks process changes that reduce the generation of all wastes, especially those that are hazardous. In addition, non-hazardous substitutes are continually sought, evaluated and used when effective and economical.

AEP seeks to recycle material inputs and waste byproducts whenever possible. The following table shows the company’s activity in hazardous materials management and recycling from 2003 to 2005.

AEP Hazardous Materials Management & Recycling