Wastewater

Industrial Pretreatment Program

The Pretreatment Program is responsible for:

• Providing excellent service to the industrial and commercial businesses we serve
• Protecting the quality of the water bodies in and around Richmond

Wastewater

450 Civic Center Plaza

Richmond, CA  94804

510-307-8091 PHONE

510-307-8116 FAX

• Insuring the wastewater discharges into the sewer system do not impair the collection system, the treatment process, or the water bodies to which they discharge
• Resolving the challenges in this arena to the best of our ability
• Issuing permits to wastewater dischargers in the sewer district.  Get a list of addresses that currently discharge into the collection and treatment program.

Municipal Codes

You can view the Richmond Municipal Code (RMC) for ordinances pertaining to pretreatment of wastewater.

• Sanitary sewer connection fee – RMC 12.20.020
• Sewer Service Charges, including permit charges – RMC 12.20.050
• Administrative Fines – RMC 12.20.055
• Discharge prohibitions – RMC 12.18.060
• Specific limits – RMC 12.18.90
• Additional conditions for waste water disposal can be found under RMC 12.18