Wastewater
Regulating and monitoring wastewater systems is needed to manage and mitigate the potential impacts of wastewater to the environment, aquatic life and source water quality for downstream use. For more information on wastewater systems regulated by the Water Security Agency, please follow the links below.
Sewage Works Management Publications
Information on wastewater management for wastewater works owners & operators is provided below.
Legislation
- The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010
- The Waterworks and Sewage Works Regulations
- The Environmental Management and Protection (General) Regulations
Application Forms
- Application to Issue, Amend, Alter or Cancel a Permit to Operate a Sewage Works (EPB 268)
- Application for Permit for Construction of Waterworks or Sewage Works (EPB 200)
Contact Information & Reporting
- Emergency/Upset Contact List (EPB 365)
- Waterworks & Sewage Works List – EO Regions
- Upset Reporting (EPB 267)
- Waterworks & Sewage Works Quick Reference Guide
Operator Certification
The Operator Certification Board (SaskOCB) is responsible for certifying Water and Wastewater Operators within Saskatchewan. Please visit Saskatchewan Operator Certification Board for more information on operator certification.
Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Q & A
Saskatchewan Environmental Code
- Saskatchewan Environmental Code – Preface
- Sewage Main Chapter
- Discharge and Discovery Reporting Chapter
Standards & Guidelines
- Land Application of Municipal Sewage Sludge Guidelines (EPB 296)
- Sampling Guidelines for Effluents and Receiving Waters (EPB 281)
- Sewage Works Design Standard (EPB 503)
- Site Attendance Guidelines for Automated/Unattended Monitoring and Process Controlled Facilities (EPB 428)
- Stormwater Guidelines (EPB 322)
- Treated Municipal Wastewater Irrigation Guidelines (EPB 235)
- Surface Water Quality Objectives (EPB 356)
- Requirements for Easements (EPB 385)
- Temporary Work Camp Wastewater Effluent Limits (EPB 438)
Information & Guidance Documents
- A Guide to Aquatic Nuisances and Their Control (EPB 47)
- Buffer Zone Criteria for Developments in Proximity to Sewage Treatment Facilities in Saskatchewan (EPB 415)
- Environmental Management System (SEEMS) Lab-Operator (LAB-OPR) Data File Format (EPB 383)
- Installation of New Drinking Water and Sewage Works Technology in Saskatchewan (EPB 410)
- Parallel Growth Policy: Assisting Infrastructure Growth In Saskatchewan (EPB 417)
- Regional/Contract Operator Program (EPB 286)
- Terms of Reference (TOR): Preparation Guide for Water and Wastewater Work Studies (EPB 389)
- Two Cell Lagoon Operation and Maintenance (EPB 310)
- Wastewater Works Compliance Monitoring (EPB 338)
Other WSA Programs