Source Control and Pretreatment
Waste Discharge Permits
Who must obtain a Permit?
Waste Discharge Permits are issued annually to all businesses with the potential to discharge fats, oils, and/or grease or toxic pollutants into the collection system.
How is a Permit Obtained? How much does the Discharge Permit Cost?
It is the business owner’s responsibility and obligation to obtain a permit from Carmel Area Wastewater District. The business owner can request a Permit by:
- Completing the application online or downloading it and completing it on your own. Please see the links on the side of this page for access to both of these ways.
- Visiting the Carmel Area Wastewater District Office located at 3945 Rio Road in Carmel, CA 93922.
- The Permit Fee is $150 annually.
Revision of Fee - Approved Resolution 2019-27:
RES 2019-27 Revising Fee for Industrial Discharge Permits.pdf
Inspections
Permitted businesses are routinely inspected to see if there have been any operational changes and to determine compliance with permit conditions. A typical inspection includes viewing grease trap or grease interceptor equipment, pretreatment systems, chemicals used, and reviewing documentation such as waste manifests, pretreatment operation and maintenance logs.
Enforcement
Permit violations may be identified during inspections or by reviewing monitoring data. Enforcement actions may include Compliance Orders requiring the proper installation of pretreatment equipment. Fines may be assessed for continued failure to comply with CAWD regulations.
