Stormwater Regulations and Pollution

 This lesson describes ways that stormwater runoff can impact the environment. In addition, it discusses stormwater regulations and explains how to effectively develop a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).

• Identify major industrial sources of stormwater discharges

• Discuss stormwater regulations implemented by the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

• Identify the components of an SWPPP

• Describe the steps to produce and maintain an SWPPP