Overview of the Environmental Survey

You may need to complete and submit an environmental survey form, even if your business does not require a permit. Businesses often receive this survey during the building plan review process or during a pretreatment inspection by Environmental Services. 

Importance of the Survey

This survey is important because it helps ensure that businesses follow waste pretreatment regulations and standards. Certain industries must provide this information to demonstrate compliance. These industries include: 

• Dental offices
• Dry cleaners
• Restaurants
• Photo processing labs
• Print shops
• Carpet cleaners

Additional Forms

Print Shop Letter
A letter will be sent to the affected print shop when the need for the survey is confirmed through the plans review process or pretreatment inspection. 

Carpet Cleaners
Carpet cleaners must complete and submit a specific form to Environmental Services. This form must be submitted before your company can discharge carpet cleaning wastewater at the City of Salem septic hauler discharge site.