Federal · SOR/2012-139

Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations

Under the FISHERIES ACT

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Energy & Environment

Change history

Federal · AmendedDate recorded June 4, 2026

Wastewater effluent rules updated: tighter bypass authorization conditions, new 'operator' definition, and revised authorization forms

Several targeted changes have been made to the federal Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations. A formal definition of 'operator' has been added, clarifying that it covers any person who operates, controls, has custod…

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