The NPDES Program is a federal program which has been delegated to the State of California for implementation through the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) and the nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards), collectively Water Boards. In California, NPDES permits are also referred to as waste discharge requirements (WDRs) that regulate discharges to waters of the United States.
Since its introduction in 1972, the NPDES Program has been responsible for significant improvements to our nation's and state’s water qualit
For more information about storm water pollution prevention visit.
www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/npdes/
If you discharge pollutants from a point source to a water of the United States you need an NPDES permit.
As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES Permit Program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Examples of pollutants include, but are not limited to, rock, sand, dirt, and agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste discharged into waters of the United States. See section 122.2 of 40 Code of Federal Regulations for the definitions of point source, pollutant, and water of the United States.
If your business discharges any pollutants you may be required to pay the annual NPDES fee.
The Annual NPDES Stormwater Inspection Fee is $185.00.