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Permit(s) needed for a Wastewater Treatment Plant

What is a Wastewater Treatment Plant:

The following is a required when running a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Arizona:

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 If you discharge pollutants into water, you may need a 208 Consistency Review Authorization | Learn More >

You may also need all or some of the following permits:

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 If you have a generator, you may need a Generators GP | Learn More > 

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 If you have hazardous waste to dispose of, you may need an Application for a Hazardous Waste EPA ID Number | Learn More >

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 If you have underground storage tank, may need a Notification of UST Form | Learn More >

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 If have (info TC), may need a Biosolids Land Application Registration | Learn More >

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 1.04 GP: Discharge from a Facility that Receives Water from a Well if Discharge is to the Same Aquifer: “Type 1 General Permit: No notification is required, however, best management practices (BMPs) must be followed.”

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 1.10 GP: Operation of Sewage Collection System installed before January 1, 2001: “Type 1 General Permit: No notification is required, however, best management practices (BMPs) must be followed.”

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 3.07 GP: Tertiary Treatment Wetlands | Learn More > 

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 If your facility has infrequent discharges into US waters, you may need an AZDPES Infrequent Discharges of Domestic Wastewater GP  | Learn More > 

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 If your facility has minor discharges into US water, you may need an AZPDES Minor Discharges of Domestic Wastewater GP | Learn More >

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 If using reclaimed water, you may need a Direct Reuse of Reclaimed Water Individual Permit | Learn More > 

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 If you have a drywell, you may need a Drywell Registration | Learn More > 

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 If you have a sewage collection system, you may need a Sewage Collection System (Type 4.01 General APP) | Learn More >

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