What is Non-Discharge?

Non-Discharge is the treatment of wastewater and disposal/reuse
Non-Discharge is NOT the discharge to surface waters of the state or utilization of a sub-surface disposal system (i.e. septic system with leach field)
Types of Non-Discharge Permits:
- Wastewater Irrigation
- Single-Family Residence Wastewater Irrigation
- High-Rate Infiltration
- Other Wastewater
- Closed-Loop Recycle
- Reclaimed Water
- Residuals Management
Non-Discharge Disposal Methods
- Spray/Drip Irrigation
- High-Rate Spray/Drip Infiltration
- High-Rate Basin Infiltration
- High-Rate Rotary Infiltration
- Closed-Loop Recycle
- Reclaimed Water Reuse
- Reclaimed Water Irrigation
- Other Methods
Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Facilities that Need a Non-Discharge System
- Unable to connect to local sewer system
- Unable to obtain subsurface system permit
- Unable to obtain discharge permit (NPDES)
- Utilize reclaimed water to replace potable water
- Recycle systems to reduce overall water usage
Why Non-Discharge is Important?
- Allows wastewater treatment and disposal while avoiding discharge to surface waters
- Allows development in decentralized areas
- Allows development in areas with unsuitable soils for subsurface disposal
- Allows development in nutrient sensitive waters
- Reuses a waste as a beneficial product
- Replaces potable water