Municipal Ground Water Discharge Permit
For a State Groundwater Discharge Permit For Domestic Wastewater
Municipal groundwater discharge permits are issued for land application systems of treated domestic wastewater and large onsite wastewater disposal systems with a monthly average wastewater flow of greater than 5,000 gallons per day. Municipal wastewater includes domestic wastewater from public and private community wastewater treatment systems. Before the Department can process a municipal groundwater discharge permit, proposed municipal projects must be included in county water and sewer plans. Locally issued permits for activities such as building and sediment control may be needed for these projects but are not required for the Department to process a ground water discharge permit.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
18 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
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For a State Groundwater Discharge Permit For Domestic Wastewater
Municipal groundwater discharge permits are issued for land application systems of treated domestic wastewater and large onsite wastewater disposal systems with a monthly average wastewater flow of greater than 5,000 gallons per day. Municipal wastewater includes domestic wastewater from public and private community wastewater treatment systems. Before the Department can process a municipal groundwater discharge permit, proposed municipal projects must be included in county water and sewer plans. Locally issued permits for activities such as building and sediment control may be needed for these projects but are not required for the Department to process a ground water discharge permit.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
34 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information:
For a State Groundwater Discharge Permit For Domestic Wastewater
Municipal groundwater discharge permits are issued for land application systems of treated domestic wastewater and large onsite wastewater disposal systems with a monthly average wastewater flow of greater than 5,000 gallons per day. Municipal wastewater includes domestic wastewater from public and private community wastewater treatment systems. Before the Department can process a municipal groundwater discharge permit, proposed municipal projects must be included in county water and sewer plans. Locally issued permits for activities such as building and sediment control may be needed for these projects but are not required for the Department to process a ground water discharge permit.
Expected Fee
$0
Estimated Processing Time
18 months
How to Obtain This Permit
Step 1
Submit complete application
Step 2
Participate in public participation phases
Step 3
Timely review draft permit and fact sheet when presented
Step 4
Pay accessed fees - publication charges, application fees, and pro-rated annual fee (only applicable to new permits)
Step 5
Business must be in good standing with the State of MD
Want to apply for the permit?
Want to Learn More?
Contact the following staff members for more information: