Note: This service (1125) is similar to services 802 and 814. To create unique content, we will focus here on the legal regulation of wastewater discharge and technical aspects of MPD (Maximum Permissible Discharge).
Water discharge permits (MPD) are legal instruments regulating the return of used water to the natural environment (rivers, lakes, seas). In Georgia, every water user discharging water is required to have an approved MPD project. This document defines the quantity and composition of water that can be discharged into a specific water body without disrupting the ecological balance. The regulation applies to industrial facilities, hydropower plants, fish farms, and the municipal sector. Discharge without a permit or exceeding norms is considered environmental pollution and leads to strict fines and liability for damages.
What Does Water Discharge Legal Service Cover?
Our experts ensure full legalization of water discharge:
- MPD Design: Preparing the project for Maximum Permissible Discharge norms and approving it with the Ministry.
- Discharge Point Agreement: Selecting the discharge location in the water body and confirming its legality.
- Laboratory Monitoring: Legal assurance of periodic quality control of wastewater and maintaining protocols.
- Treatment Plant Compliance: Assessing the compliance of existing treatment systems with technical regulations.
- Sewage Connection: Obtaining technical conditions for discharge into the city sewage network and signing a contract.
- Pollution Disputes: Defense against water pollution charges and appealing damage calculations.
Common Scenarios and Needs
Enterprises often face problems when production technology changes and wastewater volume increases, but the MPD project remains outdated. This is a violation. Also, fish farms often ignore discharge norms, leading to river eutrophication and fines. The most difficult situation is when a facility has no own treatment plant and no central sewage nearby — in this case, installing an individual treatment plant is necessary, requiring legal and technical design.
Georgian Legislation and Regulations
Discharge is regulated by the "Law on Water Resources Management" and the technical regulation "On Discharge of Wastewater into Surface Water Bodies". The MPD project is approved by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture. Damage calculation is done via the "Methodology for Determining Damage to the Environment". Article 58 of the Administrative Code imposes fines for violating water protection rules.
The Process: How a Specialist Works
The lawyer and hydrologist study the enterprise's water balance together. The background concentration of pollutants in the river and the permissible limit for discharge are determined. An MPD project is prepared and sent to the Ministry. After approval, the lawyer helps the company maintain the primary accounting log and submit quarterly reports.
Why Legal.ge?
Water discharge regulations are tightening, and violations are becoming increasingly costly for businesses. Legal.ge gives you access to water law experts who can translate technical data into legal language. Specialists on our platform will help you obtain discharge rights and manage water resources effectively. Protect water and your business with Legal.ge.
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