Apply for a Wastewater Discharge Permit

To best treat wastewater, we have to know what's flowing into our system.

Our Industrial Pretreatment Program controls the release of pollutants into the wastewater system by monitoring the discharge of significant industrial users.

All non-domestic users of the Grand Rapids Sanitary Sewer Service Area, including contributing jurisdictions, are required to complete and submit a non-domestic user survey to collect information on wastewater characteristics, chemical inventory, and pretreatment devices.  Facilities that are SIUs must then apply for a discharge permit to specify discharge standards, limits and conditions.

 

Online

Due to federal requirements, we currently cannot accept online applications for this permit. However, a new online form is coming soon! Check out the paper form tab above to apply for a wastewater discharge permit.

If you have questions give us a call! Our number is in the Contact Us section of this page.

Paper Form

Step 1.Application

We will let you know if your facility requires a discharge permit. If so, download the form and print or fax to submit.

Download and complete the fillable form(PDF, 1MB) 

Step 2.Review

We’ll review your application and contact you if we have more questions or with your permit information and discharge requirements.