Wastewater inspection
What we Offer?
Accredited wastewater inspection
Inspections of industrial or urban discharges are carried out, assessing flow rates, pollutants, control elements and impact on the receiving environment to verify regulatory compliance.
Technical and regulatory control
Inspections are conducted within the following areas: wastewater, marine waters, surface and groundwater continental waters, and treatment and discharge systems.
Official ENAC-accredited reports
Accreditation by ENAC under UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17020 enables the issuance of accredited inspection reports documenting findings and verifications required to comply with Discharge Permit requirements.
FAQs
Which activities require a wastewater inspection?
Activities generating wastewater with potential pollutant load are subject to inspections to verify compliance with Discharge Permits. This includes factories, processing plants and any industrial activity discharging significant effluents into sewerage networks.
Similarly, urban wastewater treatment plants discharging into a receiving environment may be required to undergo inspection by river basin authorities.
Which aspects are verified during the inspection?
Flow rates, discharge volumes, pollutants present and the quality of the receiving environment are assessed. Discharge control elements are also reviewed, ensuring facilities comply with current industrial discharge regulations.
What are the benefits of carrying out accredited inspections?
Accredited inspections allow companies to verify compliance of their discharges with Permit requirements, facilitate permit acquisition and maintain reliable control of wastewater. They also provide official documentation valid for regulatory authorities.
What do the objectives of the 2013 Discharge Inspection Protocol published by the Ministry mean in wastewater inspections?
The objectives of the 2013 Discharge Inspection Protocol published by the Ministry establish inspection criteria for wastewater that must be met by Collaborating Entities of the Water Administration. These objectives include supervision of flow rates, volumes, pollutants, control elements, treatment systems and receiving environment quality, ensuring inspections meet the quality standards required by the Ministry.
Are inspections carried out nationwide?
Wastewater inspections are carried out for industrial activities throughout Spain, adapting to different sectors and types of discharges. Any company can therefore ensure regulatory compliance regardless of location.