Guide to writing the latest wastewater treatment report in 2024

What is a wastewater treatment report?

A wastewater treatment report is an environmental document prepared to update the status, activities of wastewater treatment and discharge of a business according to the standards of the previously issued permit.

With this document, regulatory agencies find it easier to inspect, manage, and regulate water sources to meet standards. This ensures the wastewater of businesses is treated properly before being discharged into receiving water bodies.

Survey of wastewater treatment technology

The content of the survey of wastewater treatment technology includes:

• Conducting surveys and collecting data on the project.
• Conducting measurements, sampling, determining the locations of monitoring points, and collecting samples.
• Analysis and evaluation of water sources at the project.
• Drawings describing the waste treatment system.
• Identifying sources of pollution, characteristics of wastewater.
• Proposing effective wastewater treatment measures.
• Sampling water and preparing survey reports.
• Completing the wastewater treatment report.
• Submitting the dossier to the competent state authority for approval.

Key Contents to Include

Report on collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater

• Discuss changes, renovations, or upgrades to the wastewater treatment system, collection system, and drainage system.
• Changes in flow rate and quality of wastewater sources.
• Results of monitoring the quality of wastewater sources.

Current status of wastewater sources

• Status of water extraction and usage at the receiving area.
• Description of the characteristics and components of wastewater at the receiving site.

Compliance with discharge permit regulations

• Closely monitor the flow rate and quality of wastewater when discharged to the receiving source.
• Results of inspections and checks by regulatory agencies on the discharge activities of the business.
• Outstanding issues, incidents, and corrective measures.

Reporting Frequency

• According to legal regulations, the permit holder must prepare a waste treatment report twice a year or once a year.
• Water quality monitoring should be conducted every 6 months to collect and compile data.

Receiving Authorities for Reports

• Department of Natural Resources and Environment for permits under the jurisdiction of district-level People's Committees.
• Department of Natural Resources and Environment for permits under the management of provincial/city People's Committees.
• Department of Water Resources Management - Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment for permits under the management of the Ministry.

Above is the information shared by experts on wastewater treatment reports. We hope the information provided has helped you understand the process, content, frequency, and receiving locations for reports. If you have any further questions, please contact Toan A JSC for advice from experts.