Waste Discharge Permits
What is a waste discharge permit?
Waste discharge permits are regulatory documents issued to industries and businesses under the CRD Sewer Use Bylaw that outline requirements for wastewater treatment, effluent quality, monitoring and reporting.
Who are permits issued to?
Waste discharge permits are issued to industries, businesses or other operations that discharge significant non-domestic wastewater flows (greater than 10 cubic metres per day) or wastewater containing high loads of specified chemical contaminants into the sanitary sewer.
What is a permit holder required to do?
Permittees are required to sample and test their wastes, record flows and report to the program on a regular basis. Source control staff perform regular inspections and audit monitoring to ensure permit compliance.
Liquid Waste Regulation
Starting a new business?
Waste Discharge Permit Application
If you are starting a new business or have an existing business, which discharges to the sanitary sewer operated by the CRD, but are not currently operating under a Permit, Code of Practice, or authorization, please complete the following form.
Waste Discharge Assessment Form
CRD member municipalities assist in identifying potential dischargers to their sanitary sewer systems by requesting that businesses that apply for licenses, make new connections to sewer or change their operations complete and submit a Waste Discharge Assessment form to the program.
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