The Water Resources Act (1991) Chapter II, paragraph 85, (1) refers to an offence of knowingly polluting controlled waters, by the disposal of poisonous, noxious or polluting matter.

Compressed Air Condensate falls into this category, and can render the polluter liable to fines of up to £20,000 or imprisonment for upto 3 months. The legislation is aimed at the responsible person, and sanctions may be taken against the individual, not the company.

The Health & Safety Commission Statutory Instrument 1989, number 2169 covering Pressure Systems and Transportable Gas Containers makes it clear that as from 1994 all new installations should have condensate drainage points feeding into an oil water separator prior to final discharge.

Other relevant legislation is 'The Water Industry Act 1991 ' and  ' The Environmental  Protection Regulations 1991 '

Finally the British Compressed Air Society , in its publication CAC 9407 summarises the position by stating categorically that " Under no circumstances should it be permitted to discharge untreated compressed air condensate to public surface water, sewers, or to ground ".

Our condensate management products include: