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TextIndustrial Waste/Pretreatment
The Industrial
Waste Section regulates industrial users of the sanitary sewer system
in accordance with the Clean Water Act. County businesses are surveyed,
inspected and monitored to prevent toxic or harmful substances from
entering the collection system and reaching the treatment plant.
Some industrial users are required to pretreat their wastewater prior to discharge to the sewer. Benefits of pretreatment include:
- Reduction of pollutants to, and protection of treatment plants;
- Lower treatment and disposal costs;
- Improve health and safety;
- Compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations;
- Cleaner environment.
Learn more about the National Pretreatment Program and Fairfax County.
Regulatory Requirements
- Discharge Limits/Regulations
- Discharge Approvals/Permits
- Discharge Policies/Business Sector Notices
- Septic/Portable Toilet Waste Disposal
- Forms
Resources
Useful Links
- Can the Grease (video)
- EPA Industrial Water Pollution Controls
- EPA Pretreatment Program
- Fairfax County Business Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Fairfax County Wastewater Management Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
- Know Toxics Program
- Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program
Contact Us
Industrial Waste Section
Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant
9399 Richmond Highway
Lorton, VA 22079
703-550-9740 extension 252, TTY 711
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