Wastewater Rules and Regulations

General Forms

Fats, oil and grease (FOG) in wastewater can result in the decreased carrying capacity of sewers due to congealed, cooled grease which coats the inside of the pipes. Once a pipe becomes constricted, the potential for a blockage increases. Blockages can and will eventually cause sanitary sewer overflows.  The FOG Policy is to protect public health by eliminating sanitary sewer system overflows due to FOG and reduce the amount of FOG discharged to the sanitary sewer system while reducing maintenance costs for the Authority’s customers and improving operation of the collection system. Any wastewater, which contains FOG, shall only be discharged into the Authority’s sanitary sewer system under the conditions of this Policy and with a valid FOG discharge permit.

FOG Discharge Policy

FOG Discharge Permit Application

Grease Interceptor Submittal

Preliminary Pretreatment Wastewater Form

Sanitary Sewer Data Sheet

Sanitary Sewer Overflow and Cleanout Policy

Wastewater Rules and Regulations

Regulating Inflow and Infiltration

Private Connection I&I Rules and Regulations

I&I Inspection Request Form

Instructions for Viewing & Printing I&I Letters of Conformity

Septic Haulers Applications and Policies

The Western Virginia Water Authority accepts septic tank discharges from septic haulers with a valid discharge permit between the hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Septic Haulers wishing to discharge at the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant must print, sign and submit the Septic Discharge Application and the Septic Deposit and Payment Policy below before a permit will be issued. 

Septic Discharge Application 

Septic Deposit and Payment Policy 

Septic Tank Disposal Fees - see the miscellaneous fees page of Rates and Fees 

Septic Discharge Forms and Applications

Special Event Application for Temporary Wastewater Discharge Permit

Significant Discharger Application Form

Wastewater Local Limits for Discharges 

Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant
1502 Brownlee Avenue, S.E.
Roanoke, VA 24014 
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