Buford, GA · Gwinnett County
Application for a Pretreatment Permit
This application collects business and wastewater information from facilities seeking a pretreatment permit for discharges to a public sewer.
What this form is
The application is for facilities engaged in manufacturing, mining, or commercial operations that generate pollutants discharged to publicly owned treatment works. It asks about sewer connections, business activities, water use, wastewater flows, and treatment equipment. Applicants may need to provide supporting materials, such as an operator responsibility contract or a toxic organics management plan, depending on their circumstances.
Who needs it
Businesses with manufacturing, mining, or commercial operations that discharge wastewater other than restroom wastewater to the public sewer may need this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the pretreatment permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested facility, business activity, water supply, sewer, and wastewater discharge information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Materials
If applicable, attach the operator responsibility contract or other documents, a toxic organics management plan, and additional information sheets.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the pretreatment permit application?
- The application is for manufacturing, mining, or commercial operations that generate pollutants discharged to publicly owned treatment works.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests facility and business details, sewer connection information, water use, wastewater discharge flows, and information about processes and equipment.
- Do I need a notary for the pretreatment permit application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the pretreatment permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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