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State Wastewater Discharge Permit
What is the Purpose of this Permit?
To prevent pollution of groundwater and prevent the upset of municipal wastewater treatment systems by limiting the discharge of pollutants. Discharge of wastewater pollutants to land requires a State Wastewater Discharge Permit. Discharges of wastewater from industrial facilities to municipal wastewater treatment plants also requires a State Wastewater Discharge Permit if the facility has not been issued a Pretreatment discharge permit by the municipality.
For more information see Permits.
Who issues this Permit?
Department of Ecology
What Activities Require this Permit?
A discharge of wastewater to the ground or a discharge of industrial process wastewater to a municipal treatment plant.
How Much Will this Permit Cost?
The fees are variable and set by regulation (Chapter 173-224 WAC). A typical fee for a discharge to ground is from $200 to $1500 per year.
Where Can I Get the Application for this Permit?
The application which is called 'State Waste Discharge Permit Application', is online and can be downloaded at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/permits/forms.html#state_forms.
Do I Need to Include Anything with my Application?
The application may require attachments and Ecology may request additional information after a preliminary review of the application.
Is the Decision on my Permit Dependent on Anything Besides the Information in my Application?
Ecology bases the decision to issue a permit on the information in the application and from any public comments received upon public notice.
How Long Will it Take to Review my Application?
Applicants must submit a satisfactory permit application at least 60 days before the date of the proposed discharge. The applicant will receive a temporary permit if Ecology fails to act upon the application within 60 days. This temporary permit is conditional upon the applicant having completed the SEPA process. The temporary permit is effective for five years or until Ecology issues an actual permit.Where do I Submit my Application?
The application is submitted to the appropriate Ecology Regional Office. You can find the appropriate regional office at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/org.html.
Schematic:
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How Long is my Permit Valid?
Ecology typically issues this permit for five years, which is the maximum duration. The temporary permit is effective for five years or until Ecology issues an actual permit.
What is the Appeal Process for the Permit?
The permit may be appealed to the Pollution Control Hearings Board within 30 days of issuance.
Notes / Comments:
A new facility applying for this permit must conduct a public notice announcement in the newspaper. The applicant must publish public notice once each week for two consecutive weeks (twice), at least seven days apart, in a newspaper of general circulation within the county in which the discharge is proposed. A one-time application fee for new facilities must be submitted with the application of 25% of the annual permit fee or $250.00, whichever is greater.Legal Authority:
Statewide Contact:
Water Quality Program
Headquarters
300 Desmond Drive
PO Box 47600
Olympia, WA 98504-7600
Telephone: (360) 407-6400
Fax: (360) 407-6426
Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/wqhome.html
* Permit information last updated 6/16/2008.
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