Industrial Wastewater in Lévis: What By-law RV-2011-10-56 Requires of Your Business (and how Avizo can help)

Businesses located in Lévis have specific obligations regarding the control of their discharges into the municipal sewer system. The City of Lévis By-law RV-2011-10-56 governs these practices, and non-compliance can lead to costly penalties or even operational shutdowns.

This article outlines the key points of the by-law, the types of businesses affected and how Avizo can help you achieve compliance.

Why does this by-law exist?

Oils, grease and other pollutants discharged into sewers build up over time and damage both the networks and the treatment plants. The City of Lévis aims to protect its infrastructure and the environment by imposing clear standards on businesses that generate special wastewater.

Which businesses are affected?

Two main categories of businesses are directly concerned:

• Restaurants and food preparation businesses → Grease interceptor required
• Garages, service stations, truck fleets and impervious parking lots over 2,000 m² → Oil and grit separator + oil trap + sampling manhole

In addition, all affected businesses must comply with the maximum contaminant concentrations set out in the City’s official list.

Build-up of grease and residue in a sampling manhole observed by Avizo technicians. Regular maintenance is mandatory under the City of Lévis By-law RV-2011-10-56. © Avizo

What are the specific obligations?

• Equipment: Install, maintain and keep pretreatment equipment up to date in accordance with current standards
• Inspection: Provide City inspectors with access to their facilities
• Documentation: Complete assessment and follow-up forms, and provide maintenance reports upon request
• Incidents: Notify the City immediately in the event of a spill or a planned large-volume discharge

What are the risks of non-compliance?

Non-compliant businesses are exposed to:

• Fines and regulatory proceedings
• Injunctions requiring a temporary shutdown of operations
• Emergency compliance costs, which are often higher
• Negative impacts on reputation and business relationships

How Avizo can help

For more than 32 years, Avizo has supported industrial and commercial businesses across Quebec in their environmental compliance efforts. Our services related to By-law RV-2011-10-56 include:

• Wastewater characterization to verify the compliance of your discharges
• Flow measurement of volumes discharged into the sewer system
• Sludge management and quantification
• Recommendations on the installation or upgrading of your pretreatment equipment
• Report preparation and support during inspections

Our technicians and engineers visit your site to assess your specific situation and propose solutions tailored to your industry.

Don’t let compliance become an emergency. Contact Avizo today for proactive, structured support.