What is an NPDES (National Pollutant discharge Elimination systems) permit?
The Clean Water Act prohibits anybody from discharging pollutants through a point source into a water of the United States unless they have a NPDES permit. The permit will contain limits on what you can discharge, monitoring and reporting requirements, and other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not hurt water quality or people's health.

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1. What is Storm Water?
2. Why is storm water important?
3. What is an NPDES (National Pollutant discharge Elimination systems) permit?
4. What is a pollutant?
5. Do I need an NPDES permit?
6. Where do I apply for an NPDES permit?
7. What is a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)?