Stormwater pollution is one of the most devastating events for local climates and ecosystems.
For this reason, the EPA–and state district offices in some cases–requires organizations that discharge stormwater into public waterways to acquire a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
To qualify for this permit, dischargers must submit a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) detailing preventative measures to curtail stormwater pollution, erosion of the surrounding environment, and other harmful environmental effects.
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