The following are 2008 rates and fees related to the discharge of industrial wastewater. If you have questions, please contact Bob Pohlman at bob.pohlman@metc.state.mn.us or at 651-602-4710.
| Industrial User Type | Discharge Volume (gallons/year) | 2008 Permit Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Reporter | ||
| SIU | >50 Million | $4,875 |
| SIU | <50 Million | $4,050 |
| Industrial User Type | Discharge Volume (gallons/year) | 2008 Permit Fee |
| Semi-annual Reporter | ||
| SIU | >10 Million | $3,225 |
| SIU | 5-10 Million | $2,400 |
| SIU | 2-5 Million | $1,625 |
| SIU | <2 Million | $825 |
| Non-SIU | NA | $825 |
| Industrial User Type | Discharge Volume (gallons/year) | 2008 Permit Fee |
| Annual Reporter | ||
| Non-SIU | >1 Million | $825 |
| Non-SIU | <1 Million | $525 |
SIU = Significant Industrial User
| Request Type | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In Region | $150 | - for non-permitted facilities only - applies to volumes greater than 500 gal. - fee invoiced with approval letter |
| Out of Region | $300 |
- for non-permitted facilities only - no minimum volume - fee payment required with request |
Note: In addition to the cost recovery fees above, approved discharges are subject to applicable strength, volume, and load charges.
The following Late Report Fees apply per calendar year.
| 1 - 30 Days Late | 31-60 Days Late | 61-90 Days Late | 91-120 Days Late | Subtotal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Late Report | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $400 |
| 2nd Late Report | $100 | $150 | $200 | $250 | $700 |
| 3rd Late Report | $100 | $200 | $250 | $300 | $850 |
| 4th Late Report | $100 | $250 | $300 | $350 | $1000 |
A NOV is a written notification stating that MCES considers an industrial user to be in noncompliance with a specific section of the MCES Waste Discharge Rules.
A discharge violation is a violation of Waste Discharge Rules Article IV (Waste Discharge Rules - PDF).
The cost recovery fee for discharge violation is $150.
A NOV is a written notification stating that MCES considers an industrial user to be in noncompliance with a specific section of the MCES Waste Discharge Rules.
An administrative violation is a violation not detailed in Waste Discharge Rules Article IV (Waste Discharge Rules - PDF).
The cost recovery fee for adminstrative violation is $100.
An OTA is a formal order to a specific representative of an industrial user to appear before MCES personnel for purposes of showing cause why MCES should not proceed to modify, suspend, or revoke the industrial user's Industrial Discharge Permit.
The cost recovery fee for an Order to Appear is $300.
| Volume (gallons/year) | 2008 Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| >1 Million | $825 |
| <1 Million | $525 |
Note: As of 1/1/04, the initial Liquid Waste Hauler Permit fee must be submitted with the application.
| Permit Category | 2008 Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| Regular | $825 |
| Contingency | $525 |
Note: As of 1/1/04, the initial Special Discharge Permit fee must submitted with the application.
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$1,825 / SAC unit ( 1 SAC unit = 274 gallons per day ) |
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Discounts to these rates apply to some residential units For general information about the MCES Wastewater Treatment Plant that serves your community |
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| 2008 Strength Charge Formula | |
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| Strength Charge = [Vx(TSS - 250)x(8.34)x(TSS Rate) + Vx(COD - 500)x(8.34)x(COD Rate)] | |
| Strength Charge | = Strength Charge, in dollars |
| V | = Volume, in million gallons per reporting period |
| TSS | = Total Suspended Solids, in mg/L (TSS > 250) (if TSS is less than 250 mg/L then, use 250 mg/L) |
| COD | = Chemical Oxygen Demand, in mg/L (COD >500) (if COD is less than 500 mg/L then, use 500 mg/L) |
| 250 | = TSS threshold value, in mg/L |
| 500 | = COD threshold value, in mg/L |
| 8.34 | = Conversion Factor, converts mg/L and gallons to pounds |
| TSS Rate | = Via on-site connection: $0.148/pound
of excess TSS
= Via permitted waste hauler: $0.295/pound of excess TSS |
| COD Rate |
= Via on-site connection: $0.074/pound of excess COD = Via permitted waste hauler: $0.1475/pound of excess COD |
To estimate the Strength Charge, based on 2008 In Region Strength Charge Rates, enter the reporting period volume, Total Suspended Solids (TSS) concentration, and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) concentration values below:
Do not use commas when entering your Volume, TSS, or COD values.
Permittees discharging contaminated groundwater via an on-site sanitary sewer connection will be assessed an Add-on Service Charge in lieu of SAC.
| 2008 Rates | Notes |
|---|---|
| $0.91 per 1000 gallons |
- applies to Special Discharge Permit holders that discharge contaminated groundwater through an on-site sanitary sewer connection |
| Charge | 2008 Rates |
|---|---|
| Standard Load Charge | $37.61 per 1000 gallons |
| Portable Toilet Load Charge | $49.91 per 1000 gallons |
| Holding Tank Load Charge | $1.93 per 1000 gallons |
| Industrial Load Load Charge | Strength Charge + $1.93 per 1000 gallons |
| Collar County Septage Load Charge | $47.61 per 1000 gallons |
| Out of Region* Non-Domestic Load Charge |
Strength Charge + $1.93 per 1000 gallons
In calculating the above Strength Charge, use the following: TSS rate is $0.295 per pound of excess TSS COD rate $0.193 per pound of excess COD Each load is subject to a Service Fee of $10.00 per 1,000 gallons, which is normally billed to the waste generator. |
| Hauled Industrial Waste Loads must be approved by the MCES Industrial Waste & Pollution Prevention Section prior to discharge. All Industrial Waste Loads must be transported to the 3rd & Commercial disposal site located in St. Paul. * "Region" means the area over which the Metropolitan Council has jurisdiction, including Anoka County, Carver County, Dakota County excluding Northfield, Hennepin County excluding Hanover, Ramsey County, Scott County excluding New Prague, and Washington County. |
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