EBMUD works with businesses to control pollutants discharged to the community sewer. Please see separate requirements for Cannabis, Dental, and Restaurant/Food Service Establishments.
EBMUD issues several types of discharge permits: industrial facilities, groundwater, limited term, and estimated wastewater volume. For assistance in wastewater permitting needs, please call 510-287-1651.
Industrial Facilities and Groundwater Dischargers
Wastewater discharge permits are issued to federally regulated categorical industries as well as industries that discharge pollutants of local concern, high flow and/or high strength wastewater.
Wastewater discharge permits are issued for long-term groundwater discharge requests.
The federal regulations can be viewed on the U.S. EPA website by scrolling down to “Subchapter N - Effluent Guidelines and Standards” and select “Parts 400 – 424” or “Parts 425 – 471”.
| Document | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION | <1 MB |
Limited Term Discharge Permit
Limited Term Discharge Permits are issued for the short-term, limited volume discharge of many different types of wastewater sources.
| Document | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| LIMITED TERM DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION | <1 MB |
Estimation of Wastewater Volume
Industrial and commercial customers may wish to apply for a permit if they do not discharge a significant amount (more than 20 percent) of their incoming water to the sewer. This type of permit estimates the wastewater volume, which would otherwise be based on the incoming water volume, and calculates the treatment charge. This permit can result in cost savings for the customer.
| Document | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Estimation of Wastewater Volume Permit Application | <1 MB |