The Bureau of Sanitation authorizes the discharge of surface water and groundwater to the City sewer system from construction sites, soil remediation sites or seepage areas covered under an Industrial Wastewater Permit. For more information, please contact the Bureau of Sanitation, Industrial Waste ... (see full description)
Dental offices and clinics must comply with Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce dental waste from entering the sewer collection system. Each dental office must apply for an Industrial Waste Permit. For permit requirements please contact the Industrial Waste Management Division (IWMD) at: ... (see full description)
The Dry Cleaners Certification and Permitting Program is to ensure that no Perchloroethylene (PERC) is discharged to the sewer, storm drain, or ground. The Program exists to ensure that all wastewater containing PERC or other solvent-contaminated liquids is properly disposed of by evaporation or ... (see full description)
Fats, oil and grease (FOG) can cause sewage backups and overflows. The FOG Control Program regulates Food Service Establishments (FSEs) to minimize the discharge of FOG into City sewers. The FOG Control Program requires FSEs to obtain Industrial Wastewater Permits, implement Clean Kitchen Best ... (see full description)
FSE is a facility engaged in preparing food for consumption by the public, such as but not limited to: restaurants, commercial kitchens, caterers, hotels, hospitals, prisons, correctional facilities or care institutions. This also includes bakeries, donut shops and public or private schools. The ... (see full description)
The FOG (fats, oil and grease) Control Program provides training to Food Service Establishments (FSEs) through brochures, flyers, posters, videos and one-on-one training. The primary focus is on implementing Clean Kitchen Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce the amount of sewage spills caused ... (see full description)
For billing inquiries on your industrial waste fees, please call the Bureau of Sanitation, Industrial Waste Management Division (IWMD) at (323) 342-1518. For billing disputes, changes in business ownership or billing addresses, please notify the Bureau of Sanitation, IWMD in writing and mail ... (see full description)
The use of the sanitary sewer for disposal of industrial wastewater is a privilege and is permissible as provided in an Industrial Wastewater Permit (Permit). Facilities requiring a Permit include, but are not limited to: car washes, restaurants, bakeries, plating shops, hospitals, dental clinics, ... (see full description)
When there is a change of ownership of a business, a new application for an Industrial Wastewater Permit and the application fee of $385 must be submitted to the Bureau of Sanitation, Industrial Waste Management Division. The Permit application can be downloaded electronically by visiting this web ... (see full description)
Plan check and approval are required as part of the Industrial Wastewater Permit application for new facilities and pretreatment systems and when existing ones are modified or the facility use is changing. Plan check and approval ensures that an industrial or commercial facility such as a food ... (see full description)
The Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Program's objectives are to ensure the health and safety of the public and the environment, while protecting the wastewater treatment plants, including the byproducts of treatment: biosolids and recycled water. The Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), Industrial Waste ... (see full description)
Mobile washer operators, such as on-site carpet cleaners and on-site carwashers/detailers, are required to properly handle and dispose of their wash water. The wash water originating from mobile washer activity is classified as industrial wastewater. The mobile washer operators are required to ... (see full description)
Help us protect the environment Illegal discharge activity include dumping of trash, contaminted water, used oil, or chemicals into sewers. Report any illegal discharges to the sewer system to the Bureau of Sanitation, Industrial Waste Management Division (IWMD) by telephone or fax. Please provide ... (see full description)
In the event of an uncontrolled discharge of Industrial Wastewater to the sewer system, the discharger shall immediately notify the Industrial Waste Management Division (IWMD) of the incident by phone. The caller shall provide the following details: a) time of uncontrolled discharge, b) location of ... (see full description)
The Restaurant & Hospitality Express Permitting Program allows for qualified businesses in this industry to receive expedited permitting and approvals, reducing the time and money it usually takes to open a business. A case manager from this program guides the businesses in the completion of ... (see full description)
The Bureau of Sanitation, Industrial Management Division enforces the City's Private Sewage Disposal System (PSDS) abandonment ordinance by requiring owners of PSDS to connect to City sewers where available. City Ordinance Section 64.26 requires all owners of industrial, commercial and multiple ... (see full description)
Call the Watershed Protection Program's Stormwater Hotline at 800-974-9794 if your inquiry is regarding: spills and illicit discharges to the street, gutter or storm drain system; abandoned hazardous waste, human waste and/or biological waste in the public right-of-way; air/vapor/odor complaints in ... (see full description)
