When is a Wastewater Discharge Permit required?
The Wastewater Discharge Permits formally convey sewer discharge requirements, and are used when the City must regulate what is discharged to the City's sewer lines. Businesses and activities that require a Waste Discharge Permit include any industrial facilities requiring regulation under federal law, and facilities the City believes warrant periodic inspection and monitoring to prevent discharge of problem pollutants into the sewer system.
Examples of such facilities include:
- product manufacturing
- commercial food preparation
- photographic image processing
- groundwater remediation
How do I obtain a Wastewater Discharge Permit?
Download and complete one of the following permit applications:
Mail completed applications to Regulatory Compliance at:
City of San Mateo Public Works
Attn: Regulatory Compliance
1949 Pacific Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94403
For more information or questions regarding Wastewater Discharge permits, contact Regulatory Compliance at (650) 522-7300.