Apply for this licence
This applies to discharges:
- into surface waters, for example, rivers, streams, estuaries, lakes, canals or coastal waters
- into or on the ground, such as spreading waste sheep dip, or discharging treated sewage effluent to ground through an infiltration system
Waste water includes:
- poisonous, noxious or polluting matter
- polluting substances
- waste matter
- trade or sewage effluent
Check if you need an environmental permit or whether your activity is exempt.