Storm Water Pollution Plan
Storm water runoff is simply rain water or snow melt that runs off the land and into streams, rivers, and lakes. When storm water runs through sites of industrial activity, it may pick up pollutants and transport them into national waterways and alter natural ecosystems, restrict swimming areas, and affect the navigability of the nation's waters.
To help curb the problem of storm water runoff pollution the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has developed a program under the Clean Water Act. A major part of this program is the NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) which requires construction industries to register for a discharge permit. Many industrial activities can apply under a general permit. To find out if you can register under a general permit, contact your area office.
UTD’s EH&S department is responsible for ensuring the use of proper drainage systems for construction projects which are not covered by a general discharge permit. For more information on Storm Water Prevention Plans in Texas, view the links below.