Environmental Program & Public Education

City of Beloit's environmental staff oversees the City's Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP). All wastewater treatment facilities that treat an average of five million gallons/day or more are required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have an approved IPP. An IPP must include all federal regulations under 40 CFR 403 and state requirements under NR 211. In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) directly oversees the City’ s program.

Industrial Pretreatment Program

The Industrial Pretreatment Program was developed in order to prevent prohibited discharges from harming the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF), which protects the environment and public health. Prohibited discharges apply to all commercial and industrial users who are connected to the WPCF.

Business Permits

The current business permit cycle began on September 1, 2023 and expires on August 31, 2025. We are currently in the second year of a two-year permit.

Any facility that discharges wastewater to the City of Beloit sewerage system or that occupy property connected to the City of Beloit sewer system are required to have a City of Beloit Business Permit. These permits are administered by the Water Resources Division Environmental Staff.

Permit applications are available at the Water Resources and Engineering Building, located at 2400 Springbrook Court in Beloit.

In order to be issued a permit to operate a business, the business owner must ensure the following steps are complete:

1.  Complete the permit application form, which is available at 2400 Springbrook Court.

2.  Before submitting the completed application, be sure the following issues are addressed:
        a.) All other permit fees and taxes due to the City of Beloit MUST be paid in full including but not limited to-
           1. Alcohol/Liquor License fees
           2. Rental Permit fees
           3. Personal Property taxes
           4. Real Property taxes
           5. Inspection fees
           6. Other fines, fees or taxes
         b.) All outstanding past due bills to the City of Beloit, including water, sewer and trash collection bills must be paid.

3.  Return the completed form with permit fee, signature, and date to:
                      
           Water Resources Business Permit
           2400 Springbrook Ct.
           Beloit, WI  53511

4.  The permit term is a 2-year fixed duration, from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025.

5.  Permit fees are a $100 non-refundable flat rate.  If you are paying by check, please make checks payable to: City of Beloit

6.  The current cost for a business requiring an SCPP is $200.

Spill Control Prevention Plan Template is at the bottom of this page. 

Grease Traps

In the City of Beloit, any facility required by the department to install a grease interceptor, oil interceptor, or sand interceptor shall, at all times, maintain the interceptor in proper working order.

No Wipes Down the Pipes

Wipes, cloths, and rags are being found in sanitary sewers at an ever increasing rate. Many of these products are labeled as flushable, but they will most likely cause problems downstream

Mercury Minimization

 

There are many ways you can reduce exposure to mercury. Keep reading for a few examples!