Stormwater Management

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Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
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This publication includes a glossary of key terms and answers to frequently asked question about The Clean Water Act and its amendments to regulate certain discharges of stormwater.

According to the EPA, pollutants in stormwater discharges have a significant effect on water quality. The Clean Water Act and its amendments regulate certain discharges of stormwater. Learn which sources are regulated and what can be done to control stormwater and the pollution it can cause. This publication includes a glossary of key terms and answers to frequently asked questions. (20 pgs.)

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