Water Discharge Application

Water Discharge Application

A Wastewater Discharge Application must be submitted to the ACRWC if an organization proposes to discharge industrial wastewater into the ACRWC's system.  If the application is approved, a Wastewater Discharge Permit will be issued to the applicant by the ACRWC.  If the application is denied or requires revision, the applicant will be contacted.

If the wastewater in question is to be discharged into one of the Alberta Capital Region's Transfer Stations (truck dump facilities), the appropriate municipality must also be contacted to gain access to the Transfer Station and to understand any other requirements the municipality may have.  A listing of the Alberta Capital  Region's Transfer Stations and approximate locations appears on the final page of the Wastewater Discharge Application.

The ACRWC will not consider wastewater originating outside of its service area.

Prior to completing a Wastewater Discharge Application, the ACRWC Bylaw No. 8 - Quality of Wastewater should be referenced to compare the characteristics of the proposed wastewater discharge with the acceptable characteristics and limits within the Bylaw.  If the characteristics of the wastewater to be discharged meet the requirements and the parameters are less than the bylaw limits, please complete and submit the Discharge Application.  If the characteristics do not meet the requirements and the parameters are greater than the bylaw limits, an alternative disposal method may be required; however, the ACRWC may still consider the Wastewater Discharge Application or request a revision.

General Instructions

How to Submit the Application:

Please select either one of the following methods:

  • Download the PDF version of the Discharge Application by clicking here.  Complete the application and fax it along with any attachments to the Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission; Attention Technical Services Group (fax 780-467-5398).
  • Download the "Word" version of the Discharge Application by clicking here.  Complete the application and email it along with any attachments to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .


How to fill in the Application Form:

  • Refer to directions on Page 1 of the Discharge Application.

Please refer to the Alberta Environment website for waste reduction and management if the proposed wastewater to be discharged does not meet the requirements of the ACRWC Bylaw No. 8.