Trade Effluent (Prescribed Processes and Substances)Regulations 1992
UK | Active
Any discharge to a public sewer from a commercial or industrial premises, that is not domestic sewage, is classified as Trade Effluent, and under the Water Industry Act 1991, it is an offence to make this discharge without the consent of the ‘sewerage undertaker’ – usually the local water company. Summary: The Trade Effluent (Prescribed Processes and Substances) Regulations 1989 specify which categories of trade effluent have their discharge to public sewers controlled.
| Category | Industries | Standards | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Pollution | Manufacturing | ISO 14001 | View Legislation |
Additional Data
| Employee Threshold | Turnover Threshold |
|---|---|
Need help?
If you have any questions or require support with legal compliance, please contact our team.
Powered by Clemark.Technology
Disclaimer: Errors and omissions excepted, Resilify and Assent are not legal advisors and we do not provide legal advice. However, over many years of implemented ISO Management Systems and undergoing external audit by Accredited Certification Bodies, we have developed a good understanding of how to comply with the legal and contractual clauses of many ISO standards.
To answer specific legal queries we can refer you to a properly qualified and experienced legal counsel.
