Industrial Waste Control / Pretreatment
Austin Water's Industrial Waste Pretreatment Program ensures that local, state and federal regulations are met for wastewater discharged into the City's wastewater system. Area businesses must install, operate and maintain pretreatment devices and systems to remove pollutants that could damage the wastewater collection system or interfere with treatment. Examples of these pollutants include heavy metals, fluoride, cyanides, toxic organics and acidic or basic wastes from industrial operations.
Major program elements include reviewing pretreatment designs, issuing permits, performing inspections, collecting samples, reviewing self-monitoring reports and enforcing regulations. We also work with businesses to share expertise and support pollution prevention beyond standard regulatory compliance.
For questions and to schedule appointments for Industrial Waste Pretreatment Plan Review, see the Industrial Waste Plan Review page.
News and Updates
- Charitable Feeding Organizations — New Relief Opportunity
- Print your current wastewater discharge permit (General Industrial Users only)
Program Areas
- Industrial Waste Plan Review and Approvals
- Wastewater Discharge Permits
- Pretreatment Surcharge Program
- Liquid Waste Hauler Program
- Pollution Prevention Program
Program Activities
Special Compliance Topics
- Grease Trap Maintenance
- Mobile Food Vendors — Wastewater Disposal
- Power Washers and Mobile Car Washes — Wastewater Disposal
- Sanitary Sewer Overflows
- Utility Piping Systems
- Chemical Descaling Operations
- Fermented Beverage Producers
- Dental Office Discharge and Reporting Requirements
- Charitable Feeding Organizations