Amendments to the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations
The Government of Canada has concluded its consultations on amendments to the Regulations and has published the Regulations Amending the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations on June 5, 2024.
Amendments to the Regulations are in 3 key areas:
- Reopening transitional authorizations to give eligible communities time to upgrade their wastewater treatment system
- Expanding temporary bypass authorizations to allow planned releases from sewer systems
- Improving overall clarity and consistency
Related information
For an overview of amendments, please consult these factsheets on:
- changes to Transitional Authorizations
- changes to Temporary Bypass Authorizations
- administrative changes
For more information on the consultation process, access:
- Consulting with Canadians webpage
- Comments on the proposed amendments to the Regulations published in Canada Gazette I
- Notice of Intent to amend the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations
Contact us
Wastewater Section
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St. Joseph Boulevard
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Email: eu-ww@ec.gc.ca