Permits

The Regional Board regulates point source discharge of wastewater to land and surface waters of the Region so that the highest quality and beneficial uses of these waters are protected and enhanced. Regulation is by issuance of either NPDES permits which are updated every five years, or Waste Discharge Requirements. Each Permit contains effluent limitations which ensure the protection of the quality of the receiving waters.

If your activities or discharges from your property or business affect California's surface waters, you will need to apply for an NPDES Permit. For discharges of wastewater to land, Waste Discharge Requirements will be issued. For specified situations, some Permits may be waived and some discharge activities can be handled through enrollment in an existing general permit.

All discharges, except residential on-site systems, are required to complete a Report of Waste Discharge (Form 200)

• Fee Schedule

Waste Discharge Requirements

• Permit Assistance
• Report of Waste Discharge - Form 200

On-Site Systems

Below are the Guidelines for residential and commercial systems. Enrollment in a General Order is required. Please click on the following links for the appropriate General Order:

Oil and Grease Interceptors:

• Board Order No. 93-600
• Notice of Intent for Board Order No. 93-600

Septic Tanks:

• Board Order No. 97-500
• Notice of Intent for Board Order No. 97-500

Guidelines

• Guidelines For Sewage Disposal From Land Developments
• Guidelines Regarding Grouped or Community Sewerage Systems

401 Water Quality Certification

• Assistance with 401

BioSolids

• Form 2S
• General Order No. 2000-10-DWQ

NPDES Permits

• Permit Assistance

Confined Animal Feeding Operations

• General Order No. 01-800
• Notice of Intent for Board Order No. 01-800

The application forms above are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You can obtain a FREE copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the icon below.

Hard copies of these forms may also be obtained at a RWQCB office or can be ordered from the National Center for Environmental Publications and Information at (513) 891-6561.

( updated 10/29/03 )