The Pretreatment Program comprises Industrial Waste Inspectors, Laboratory Chemists, and Field Technicians, whose primary goal is the protection of the treatment plant and sanitary sewer collection system from industrial waste. By regulating the disposal of industrial wastewater into the sanitary sewer, the Pretreatment Program seeks to prevent the introduction of pollutants that could interfere with the operation of the Plant, cause damage to the sewer system, compromise public health or worker safety, or pass through the Plant to the Bay.
Compliance
Industrial and commercial facilities are regulated through discharge permits, Best Management Practices (BMPs) (pdf), and routine inspection and monitoring. On average, the Pretreatment Program has 70 active industrial wastewater discharge permits issued to Significant Industrial Users (SIUs). Discharge Permits contain specific limits and requirements for the concentration of pollutants in wastewater discharges. Additionally, hundreds of commercial facilities are regulated through the adoption of BMPs tailored to specific activities commonly found in commercial businesses. When implemented, the BMPs reduce or eliminate the introduction of pollutants into the sanitary sewer.
Permit Applications
To obtain a Wastewater Discharge Permit Application (pdf), click the provided link. You may print it out before or after completing it. Then fax it to 408-747-1139 or mail it to:
City of Sunnyvale
Industrial Pretreatment Program
P.O. Box 3707
Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
For information or questions about the form, contact the Pretreatment program at (408) 730-7270.