Effluent discharges to waters require a licence in accordance with Section 4 of the local Government (Water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990. In addition, discharges of greater than 5m3 of sewage effluent to groundwater require a licence.
Licensing Application Forms
Discharge Licence – Application Form for Surface Waters (Word doc.)
Guidance to Applicant – Discharge to Surface Waters (Word Doc.)