Industrial Wastewater

Alberta Environment regulates the release of industrial wastewater to protect the environment and human health. This is mainly achieved through the issuance of Approvals and Codes of Practice that limit wastewater releases from industrial activities.

The Department works with other government agencies, industry, and the public in developing standards, guidelines, and policies for the protection of Alberta's watersheds.

Draft documents for public review are posted from time to time as part of the consultative process.

The following software tools (zip) and associated manual may be used to screen effluents for compliance with surface water quality objectives and computation of water quality based effluent limits.