The Fermentation Operations Bylaw applies to any business which:
- brews, distills or ferments fruits, vegetables, or grains to produce beer, cider, wine, or spirits or any other similar liquor
- discharges up to 300 m3 (300,000 L) of wastewater into sanitary sewer within 30 days and under 30 litres/minute.
These businesses include but are not exclusive to:
- Brew pubs
- Cottage or Micro-breweries
- U-brews
- U-vins
- Wineries
- Distilleries
- Sake or hard soda makers
Operations discharging more than 300 m3within 30 days or 30 litres/minute
Larger fermentation operations are not covered under this bylaw. A Waste Discharge Permit is required to authorize discharges to sewer from these operations.
Larger operations can find more information on how to apply for a Waste Discharge Permit here: