Waste Water Discharge Authorisation

All discharges to the aquatic environment from sewerage systems owned, managed and operated by water service authorities require a waste water discharge licence or certificate of authorisation from the EPA.

The authorities are required to apply to the Agency for a licence by set dates depending on the population equivalent to the area served by the sewer network. The authorisation process provides the Agency to place stringent conditions on the operation of such discharges to ensure that potential effects on the receiving water bodies are strictly limited and controlled.

In overall terms the aim is to achieve good surface water and ground water status in addition to complying with standards and objectives established for associated protected areas by 2015 at the latest.

Services
MarCon provides a comprehensive service to clients covering all aspects of the licensing process, from pre-application, through submission.