The largest of Oregon’s wastewater treatment systems are required to have Industrial Pretreatment programs in place to regulate businesses and industries that discharge to their systems. The ACWA Pretreatment Committee provides a forum to stay abreast of regulatory challenges and compliance strategies, provides educational opportunities, and maintains a strong peer-to-peer network for information and problem-solving.
The Pretreatment Committee coordinates closely with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff and focuses on issues like evolving federal categorical standards, setting local limits, and pollution prevention. Meetings are generally from 9 am to 12 pm on the second Tuesday of every month. With some exceptions, meetings rotate around the state and are hosted by committee members.