Apply, renew or amend a waste discharge licence

If you're involved in activities where waste will come into contact with water, you must get a waste discharge licence (WDL).

This includes work related to:

WDLs are required where an activity could affect a declared beneficial use of a water resource under the Water Act 1992.

WDLs regulate the quality and quantity of waste discharged to water in the Northern Territory (NT).

The Controller of Water Resources can issue a WDL under the Water Act 1992.

How long it takes

It can take up to 60 business days for your application to be processed.

Timeframes may vary based on the information provided and the complexity of your application.

To apply, follows these steps:

Step 1. Read the waste discharge licensing guidelines.

Step 2. Fill in the relevant application.

Step 3. Attach your supporting documents.

Step 4. Submit your completed form to environmentalregulation@nt.gov.au.

Once a licence is issued, it is published in the licences and approvals register. To view the register, go to the NT Environment Protection Authority (NTEPA) website.

Licences contain conditions that require you to report certain things to the department including:

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