Wastewater
Wastewater
Regulating and monitoring wastewater systems is needed to manage and mitigate the potential impacts of wastewater to the environment, aquatic life and source water quality for downstream use. For more information on wastewater systems regulated by the Water Security Agency, please follow the links below.
Sewage Works Management Publications
Information on wastewater management for wastewater works owners & operators is provided below:
Operator Certification
The Operator Certification Board (SaskOCB) is responsible for certifying Water and Wastewater Operators within Saskatchewan. Please visit Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board for more information on operator certification.
Saskatchewan Environmental Code
Standards & Guidelines
Land Application of Municipal Sewage Sludge Guidelines (EPB 296)
Sampling Guidelines for Effluents and Receiving Waters (EPB 281)
Sewage Works Design Standard (EPB 503)
Stormwater Guidelines (EPB 322)
Treated Municipal Wastewater Irrigation Guidelines (EPB 235)
Surface Water Quality Objectives (EPB 356)
Information & Guidance Documents
A Guide to Aquatic Nuisances and Their Control (EPB 47)
Buffer Zone Criteria for Developments in Proximity to Sewage Treatment Facilities in Saskatchewan (EPB 415)
Environmental Management System (SEEMS) Lab-Operator (LAB-OPR) Data File Format (EPB 383)
Installation of New Drinking Water and Sewage Works Technology in Saskatchewan (EPB 410)
Parallel Growth Policy: Assisting Infrastructure Growth In Saskatchewan (EPB 417)
Regional/Contract Operator Program (EPB 286)
Terms of Reference (TOR): Preparation Guide for Water and Wastewater Work Studies (EPB 389)
Other WSA Programs
Liquid Domestic Waste
Guide for Liquid Domestic Waste Collection and Disposal in Saskatchewan (EPB 349)
Application for Permit to Transport and Dispose of Liquid Domestic Waste (WSA 505)
Liquid Domestic Waste Disposal Permission Form (WSA 506A – Sewage Works)
Liquid Domestic Waste Disposal Permission Form (WSA 506B – Land Spreading)
Land Spreading Agreement within 1000 meter Isolation (WSA 528)
Related Links
Saskatchewan Publications – Water and Wastewater Management
Saskatchewan Health Authority – Public Health
Ministry of Environment – Hazardous Spills Reporting
Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board
Canadian Water & Wastewater Association
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment
Environment and Climate Change Canada – ERRIS Login
Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations (WSER)
Water Professionals International (WPI)
A Knowledgeable Team
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