Trade effluent consent

If your business discharges waste liquid to public sewers as part of its process, you may need a trade effluent consent.

How to apply

Use this consent form to apply for a new trade effluent consent, or for a change in your existing consent.

We’ve put together some guidance notes to make it as simple as possible to apply. But we’re still on hand if you need help, particularly if this is the first time you’ve applied for a trade effluent consent. Use our contact us form to get in touch.

What happens next?

Once you’ve downloaded and completed the form, email it back to us for the quickest response: tradeeffluent@business-stream.co.uk Or you can post it to Trade Effluent, Business Stream, 7 Lochside View, Edinburgh EH12 9DH.

We’ll process your application as quickly as possible. Your consent will be issued to you directly by Scottish Water.

Further help

Got concerns about trade effluent? We have the solution. We can advise you on how to reduce risk and save money with your trade effluent, or help manage your treatment plant. Email tradeeffluent@business-stream.co.uk