Permits for Businesses
The City of Palo Alto issues permits and conducts inspections of businesses in the Regional Water Quality Control Plant's service area. Your business plays an important role in reducing pollution in the San Francisco Bay. Wastewater treatment systems are not designed to remove some pollutants, and these can flow into the Bay. The Watershed Protection group works with various businesses, including restaurants, vehicle service facilities, dentists, and industrial facilities, to control the discharge of harmful substances like oils, chemicals, and metals. The City also issues permits for recycled water usage.
Business owners and employees need to ensure that their actions do not harm water quality by obtaining required permits and following best practices for pollution prevention.
Permit Fees
Fiscal Year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025)
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Industrial Waste Discharge
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Annual permit fees range from $1,541 - $7,333 depending on level of permit issued
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Vehicle Service Facility – Industrial Waste Discharge
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Exceptional Waste Discharge
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Permit Processing Fee = $7,333 (for projects anticipated to discharge more than 20,000 gallons)
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Hauled Liquid Waste Discharge
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Permit Processing Fee = $105
Monthly Fee for Volume Discharged: $102 per 1,000 gallons or less + $46 for each additional 500 gallons
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Root Control Chemical Treatment Discharge
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Permit Processing Fee = $52
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