Pretreatment Permits
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For Pretreatment to Discharge Wastewater to the Sanitary Sewer
The Maryland Department of the Environment’s Pretreatment Program is responsible for overseeing all approved local (municipality or county-operated) pretreatment programs in accordance with EPA’s national pretreatment program. <br> Submit this form only if you are located in a jurisdiction which does not have an approved Pretreatment Program. Please refer to this <a href = "https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wwp/Pages/PretreatmentProgram.aspx">link</a> to find documents that provide answers to frequently asked questions, a list of local, State, and EPA contacts, and guidance for required toxic chemical testing and analysis. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate contact for your jurisdiction.
- Expected Fee
- $0
- Duration
- 12 months
Obtaining the permit
- Step 1:
- Submit complete application
- Step 2:
- Participate in public participation phases
- Step 3:
- Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
- Step 4:
- Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
- Step 5:
- Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
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Contact Details
For Pretreatment to Discharge Wastewater to the Sanitary Sewer
The Maryland Department of the Environment’s Pretreatment Program is responsible for overseeing all approved local (municipality or county-operated) pretreatment programs in accordance with EPA’s national pretreatment program. <br> Submit this form only if you are located in a jurisdiction which does not have an approved Pretreatment Program. Please refer to this <a href = "https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wwp/Pages/PretreatmentProgram.aspx">link</a> to find documents that provide answers to frequently asked questions, a list of local, State, and EPA contacts, and guidance for required toxic chemical testing and analysis. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate contact for your jurisdiction.
- Expected Fee
- $0
- Duration
- 12 months
Obtaining the permit
- Step 1:
- Submit complete application
- Step 2:
- Participate in public participation phases
- Step 3:
- Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
- Step 4:
- Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
- Step 5:
- Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?.
Apply NowWant to learn more about the permit?
Contact Details
For Pretreatment to Discharge Wastewater to the Sanitary Sewer
The Maryland Department of the Environment’s Pretreatment Program is responsible for overseeing all approved local (municipality or county-operated) pretreatment programs in accordance with EPA’s national pretreatment program. <br> Submit this form only if you are located in a jurisdiction which does not have an approved Pretreatment Program. Please refer to this <a href = "https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/water/wwp/Pages/PretreatmentProgram.aspx">link</a> to find documents that provide answers to frequently asked questions, a list of local, State, and EPA contacts, and guidance for required toxic chemical testing and analysis. If you have additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate contact for your jurisdiction.
- Expected Fee
- $0
- Duration
- 12 months
Obtaining the permit
- Step 1:
- Submit complete application
- Step 2:
- Participate in public participation phases
- Step 3:
- Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
- Step 4:
- Pay assessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
- Step 5:
- Business must be in good standing with the State of MD