Waste Discharge Permit
/ˈweɪst dɪsˌtʃɑːrdʒ pərˈmɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal authorization issued by a government agency that allows a person or entity to discharge pollutants into the environment under specified conditions.
The factory obtained a waste discharge permit before releasing treated effluent into the river.
Forms
- waste discharge permit
- waste discharge permits
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Commentary
Typically governed under environmental laws, this permit ensures regulated discharge to protect water quality and public health.
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