These are extra costs that may be added to a craft brewery’s wastewater treatment bill by municipalities.
Surcharges are levied by municipalities to offset the additional costs they incur to treat over-strength wastewater.
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Surcharge costs are based solely on the contaminant that is most out of compliance or it could be a combined total based on each parameter out of compliance.
Craft brewers should discuss over-strength wastewater and possible surcharges with their local municipal water department.