A business example
A textile unit's treatment equipment is running, but a sample indicates a possible discharge-quality problem.
Treatment operation
Review flow, dosing, equipment status and operating logs.
Performance evidence
Compare representative sampling results with the applicable conditions.
Corrective action
Investigate the cause and document the response and follow-up checks.
What this shows
Equipment presence and treatment performance are different facts. A running pump does not demonstrate that the discharge meets its conditions.
What it is often confused with
Installing treatment equipment does not by itself demonstrate that discharge conditions are met.
What to look at in your business
Keep operating logs, sampling results and maintenance records.
Context and further reading
This entry explains the business term. The related guide below provides the next layer of context; any applicable legal test depends on the transaction and relevant period.
Kosha.Services · Updated 2 October 2026