Wastewater Discharge Permits are regulatory documents issued to industries, businesses or other operations under the Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw that discharge significant volumes of non-domestic wastewater, and/or wastewater having the potential to contain high concentrations of contaminants into the sanitary sewer. Wastewater Discharge Permits are the primary method used to monitor and regulate the volume and contents of wastewater produced by non-domestic sources.
A Wastewater Discharge Permit is required for any industrial, commercial or institutional operation that intends to discharge wastewater to the sanitary sewer on an ongoing basis that contains Restricted Wastes (as defined in the Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw). A discharging operation operating under a Code of Practice does not require a Wastewater Discharge Permit unless required by the Abbotsford/Mission Water and Sewer Commission Source Control Program (WSCSCP).
There are two types of Wastewater Discharge Permit Application forms available:
- Wastewater Discharge Permit Application for General Discharges
- Wastewater Discharge Permit Application for Groundwater Remediation Sites
For assistance in completing an application for a Wastewater Discharge Permit please refer to the Guidelines for Completing a Wastewater Discharge Permit Application.
Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees for General Discharges
There is no application fee for applying for a Wastewater Discharge Permit.
There is an amendment fee of $500 for each time the holder of a Wastewater Discharge Permit requests an amendment to the permit held by him or her.
Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees for Groundwater Remediation Sites
There is an application fee of $1,500 for applying for a Wastewater Discharge Permit.
There is an amendment fee of $500 for each time the holder of a Wastewater Discharge Permit requests an amendment to the permit held by him or her.
More information on Wastewater Discharge Permits can be obtained by referring to the Sewer Rates and Regulations Bylaw.