Effluent Discharge Assessment

Wastewater management is a significant environmental concern, especially in urban areas and industrial zones. Under Legal Notice No. 120: Water Quality Regulations, 2006, any facility that generates and discharges liquid waste, whether into a public sewer, septic system, natural stream, or soak pit, must obtain an Effluent Discharge License (EDL) from NEMA.

Telaplan International provides end-to-end support for clients seeking to acquire, renew, or regularize their effluent discharge licenses. This service is particularly relevant to:

• Car washes and garages.

• Laundromats and hospitality establishments.

• Processing plants and factories.

• Medical facilities and mortuaries.

• Educational institutions with on-site waste systems.

The process begins with a comprehensive effluent assessment, during which Telaplan’s technical team:

• Examines the source of effluent (e.g., domestic, industrial, greywater, blackwater).

• Maps the flow path, treatment mechanisms, and disposal endpoints.

• Collects effluent samples from key discharge points.

• Submits samples to NEMA-accredited laboratories for testing.

Parameters typically tested include:

• pH

• Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)

• Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

• Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

• Heavy metals (e.g., Lead, Mercury)

• Oil and grease

• Faecal coliforms

Based on the laboratory results, Telaplan prepares an Effluent Assessment Report (EAR), which includes:

• A summary of site characteristics and effluent sources.

• Test results and comparison with NEMA discharge limits.

• Recommendations for treatment upgrades (if needed).

• A site plan showing discharge infrastructure.

Telaplan then submits the application to NEMA on the client’s behalf, the client pays the requisite fees, and facilitates communication between the client and NEMA officials. If non-compliance is identified, Telaplan provides technical guidance on remediation, ranging from constructing bio-digesters and grease traps to reconfiguring septic systems or installing constructed wetlands.

What makes Telaplan’s service highly valuable is the practicality of their solutions. They do not merely identify problems; they assist clients in implementing feasible, cost-effective interventions that prevent fines, shutdowns, and community complaints. Their solid understanding of urban utility systems, stormwater flow patterns, and topography gives their assessments a real-world application that clients deeply appreciate.