Wastewater (Point and Non-Point Source Pollution)

ELPS provides comprehensive lifecycle support—from permitting and operation to management and dispute resolution—based on an in-depth understanding of point and non-point source characteristics and their regulatory frameworks.

For point sources, key tasks include obtaining permits for wastewater discharge facilities, reviewing compliance with discharge standards, and conducting technical diagnostics and improvement planning under the Water Environment Conservation Act. ELPS offers practical, field-oriented solutions such as performance diagnostics of treatment facilities, response strategies for exceedances, and data error analysis, along with legal advisory services for administrative inspections and enforcement actions.

Given the diffuse nature of non-point source pollution, systematic data collection and analysis at the watershed level are essential. ELPS supports clients with watershed-level source analysis, pollutant load forecasting, and the review of LID (Low Impact Development) and BMP (Best Management Practices) implementation, assisting in the preparation of reduction plans and environmental impact assessment documentation.

In cases involving environmental disputes or administrative penalties due to exceedances or unauthorized discharges, ELPS develops response strategies based on factual and legal analysis and represents clients in environmental dispute resolution, administrative appeals, and civil and criminal litigation. By providing both technical and legal services, ELPS ensures swift and precise responses to unexpected environmental risks.

Main Service

Point Source Pollution Management Support
Support for the Installation and Modification of Wastewater Discharge Facilities Permits
Performance Diagnostics and Improvement Plans for Treatment Facilities
Self-Monitoring Data Analysis and Response to Exceedances of Discharge Standards
Advisory for Administrative Penalties (e.g., Permit Revocation, Business Suspension)
Legal Compliance Diagnostics
Non-Point Source Pollution Management and Development Project Support
Estimation of Non-Point Source Pollution Discharge Based on Watershed Characteristics
Preparation of Non-Point Pollution Reduction Plans and Environmental Impact Assessment Materials
LID/BMP Design and Pre-Construction Review
Facility Review and Support for Compliance with Non-Point Source Pollution Control Requirements
Legal Advisory and Administrative Penalty Response
Advisory on Issues Related to the Water Environment Conservation Act and Environmental Impact Assessment Act
Development of Strategies for Responding to Administrative Penalties and Implementing Improvements
Representation in Environmental Dispute Resolution, Administrative Appeals, and Civil/Criminal Lawsuits
Review and Advisory on Response Materials for Investigating Authorities (e.g., Local Governments, Ministry of Environment Agencies)
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