South Korea South Korea to strengthen total phosphorus discharge standards for public sewage treatment facilities

Proposed tightening of total phosphorus effluent standards

South Korea to strengthen total phosphorus discharge standards for public sewage treatment facilities

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (MCEE) of South Korea issued a preliminary notice of draft amendments to the Enforcement Rule of the Sewerage Act, launching a 40-day public consultation period from October 30 to December 9, 2025.

Author / Responsibility

AOKI Kenji

Senior Consultant, EnviX Ltd.
General Director, E&H Consulting Co., Ltd.

Business Performance

Expertise in EHS (environment, health and safety) consulting in ASEAN region.
- Environmental regulations updating
- Chemical regulations consulting

Background

MSc in Earth Science, The University of Tokyo

AOKI Kenji