Share and view ideas: Proposed amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations
Current status: Closed
The Government of Canada published the proposed Regulations Amending the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations. Proposed amendments to the Regulations are in 3 key areas:
- Transitional authorizations to give eligible communities time to upgrade their wastewater treatment system
- Expand temporary bypass authorizations to allow planned releases from sewer systems
- Improve clarity and consistency
The proposed amendments were open for a 60-day public comment period from May 27, 2023 to July 26, 2023. Comments submitted during this consultation will be published online in August and will be available in the Canada Gazette publication.
Comments will be taken into account to develop final amended regulations. The final amended regulations are expected to be published in 2024.
Who was the focus of this consultation
We engaged with:
- Provinces and territories
- Municipalities
- Indigenous peoples
- Wastewater treatment plant owners and operators
- Engineering and consulting firms
- Associations
- Non-governmental organizations
- Academia
Related information
Fact sheets with more information on proposed amendments:
Notice of Intent to amend the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations
Contact us
Wastewater Section
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: eu-ww@ec.gc.ca
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