The application forms take 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Application
Producers of craft fermented beverages must complete and submit the Craft Fermented Beverage Manufacturer ADCM Discharge Application form to apply for authorization to discharge to the City's sewer system.
You may return the completed application form either by email or by mail.
By email: BESADCM@portlandoregon.gov
By mail:
City of Portland
Water Pollution Control Lab
Attn: Mobile Washer Program
6543 N Burlington Ave.
Portland, OR 97203
Annual Certification
Producers of craft fermented beverages that have been granted a discharge authorization must submit an Annual Certification. Follow the link below to complete the online Annual Certification form:
ADCM Annual Certification Form
Businesses must complete the online form no later than January 31 of each year, certifying that the business complied with all BMPs during the previous year.
If you have any issues completing the online form, please email BESADCM@portlandoregon.gov.
Program Fee
The annual program fee is currently $190. The annual fee assists in recovering costs associated with permitting, inspecting, and monitoring facilities that meet the City’s ADCM requirements. It is reassessed annually to account for changing program costs. The fee is billed at the start of the fiscal year in July.
Resources
Find more information in the Guide to Craft Fermented Beverage Industry Rules or contact Alternative Discharge Control Mechanism Permitting at BESADCM@portlanoreon.gov.