Virtually all water treatment plants have the ability to discharge chlorinated water back to the source stream. Such water may originate from an emergency bypass, filter backwash water or other diversions. The discharge of chlorinated water to receiving water bodies has caused concern because of its toxicity effects to aquatic biota and potential health hazards. This paper demonstrates the use of a transverse mixing model that incorporates both mixing and pollutant decay in assessing the environmental impact of these discharges. The results of such an analysis can be used to base control measures on, such that environmental impact is minimized and guidelines met. Presented is an impact assessment of chlorinated wastewater discharges from two water treatment plants in Edmonton, Alberta. Key words: environmental impacts, mixing, stream pollution, chlorine decay, water treatment.