Breweries, wineries, and other fermented beverage manufacturers can generate wastewater that contains higher concentrations of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus than typical domestic wastewater. This wastewater has a greater potential of impacting the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) and is more costly to treat. To reduce pollutants discharged to the sanitary sewer and minimize costs associated with treating this wastewater, Best Management Practices (BMP) have been developed for fermented beverage manufacturers.

Fermented Beverage Manufacturers must, at a minimum, maintain compliance with all City of Fort Collins Prohibitive Discharge Standards (link Section 26-332 of Municipal Code). Best Management Practices describe what limitations or requirements your business is responsible for meeting and how to comply.