NPDES Permits

NPDES permits, short for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, are official approvals issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or state agencies that regulate how much pollution a facility can release into water bodies like rivers, lakes, and streams. They set limits to protect water quality and public health, ensuring industries, wastewater treatment plants, and other entities treat their wastewater properly before discharging it. These permits also include monitoring and reporting requirements to verify compliance, helping prevent water pollution while allowing essential industrial activities to continue responsibly.