Batch Discharge Permit Application

Niagara Region may permit temporary connections to the sanitary sewer system for activities such as construction dewatering, process discharges, provided that the discharge is compliant with the Niagara Region Sewer-use By-law.

Connections to the local municipal sanitary sewer may also be permitted if the local area municipality has also approved the connection location and type.

Batch Discharge Permit fee

Batch Discharge Permit fee shall be submitted with the Batch Discharge Authorization Request. You will be asked to provide payment after completing the registration form, in the amount of $164.

All established fees and charges are set out by our current Fees and Charges By-law.

* = Required

Contact Information

* Name

* Phone

* Email

Discharge Information

* Describe the processes for generating wastewater

* List known or suspected contaminants in wastewater

* Volume to be discharged (in m3)

* Proposed maximum flow rate (in gpm)

* Proposed discharge date(s)

* Proposed discharge time(s)

* Describe proposed discharge point (including address)

* Discharge is to be made to a manhole: Private
Niagara Region
Municipal

* Was the wastewater generated from municipality-metered drinking water? Yes
No

* Water account number

* Does this wastewater contain any other known contaminants not regulated under the Niagara Region Sewer Use By-law No. 2024-51? Yes
No

Description of contaminants

Lab Results

Laboratory analysis

Laboratory analysis must include but not limited to:

Oil and grease (or TPH)
Total suspended solids
pH
Chemical oxygen demand / biochemical oxygen demand
TP and TKN

Contact Environmental Enforcement Officer for guidance prior to having the analysis performed.

Applicant represents that the submitted analytical results are representative of the wastewater to be discharged.

Environmental Compliance

Environmental compliance or certificate of approval

If you cannot provide proof of approval, provide reasoning for why the required documentation has not been enclosed with the application

Billing Information

Provide the information below as it appears on your credit card.

* Company

Industrial user number

* First Name

* Last Name

* Address

* City

* State or Province

* Postal / Zip Code
xxx xxx / xxxxx

* Country

* Phone
xxx-xxx-xxxx

* Email
Receipts will be sent to this email

Mailing Information

Mailing information is the same as billing information

Terms and Conditions

* I, the undersigned hereby declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information contained herein and the information submitted in support of this request is complete and accurate in every way for the purpose of obtaining approval under Section 13 of the Niagara Region Sewer Use By-law No. 2024-51 (as amended).

Notice of Collection

Any personal information or personal health information submitted will be collected, used, and disclosed, where applicable, by members of Regional staff according to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or the Personal Health Information Protection Act. Any information you share will only be used for the intended purpose for which it was provided.

For questions or comments about privacy practices, or for more information about the administration of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act in Niagara Region programs, see Freedom of Information and Open Government.