Water Regulating and Discharges

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• Regulating Water Usage and Water Discharges

  Regulating Water Usage and Water Discharges

• NetDMR in Connecticut

  NetDMR is a freely available Web-based tool that allows permittees to electronically sign and submit their discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) or stormwater monitoring reports (SMRs) to EPA via a secure internet connection. NetDMR is designed to improve data quality, save paper, and provide cost savings for permittees and regulators.

• Miscellaneous Industrial User (MIU) General Permit Notification for Vehicle Maintenance Wastewater Discharges 

  This page provides specific instructions to former registrants under the Vehicle Maintenance Wastewater general permit on how to complete the Discharge Notification Form to POTW Authority for the General Permit for Discharges from Miscellaneous Industrial Users (MIU GP).

• Stormwater Management

  Stormwater is water resulting from rain or snowmelt that runs off surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, highways and parking lots. Stormwater results in significant pollution to surface water affecting primary contact recreation such as swimming and aquatic life use support. DEEP is working to engage stakeholders to prevent the introduction of pollutants into stormwater through its Non Point Source Pollution Management and Coastal Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Programs.

• Stormwater Manual

  The Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual provides guidance on the measures necessary to protect the waters of the State of Connecticut from the adverse impacts of post-construction stormwater runoff.

• Video Tutorial -- General Permit with modifications

  The following tutorial is an overview of the requirements of the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater Associated with Industrial Activity, effective October 1, 2011. The video presents general information on permit conditions, control measures, inspections, monitoring, benchmarks, impaired waters requirements, and a discussion of specific requirements for Sector G--Transportation and Public Works Facilities.

• Municipal Stormwater

  The General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4 General Permit) is the product of a mandate by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as part of its Stormwater Phase II rules in 1999. This general permit requires each municipality to take steps to keep the stormwater entering its storm sewer systems clean before that stormwater enters water bodies.

• Commercial Stormwater

  The Stormwater Associated with Commercial Activity General Permit, found only in Connecticut, requires operators of large paved commercial sites such as malls, movie theaters, and supermarkets to undertake actions such as parking lot sweeping and catch basin cleaning to keep stormwater clean before it reaches water bodies.

• CT Stormwater Quality Manual - Errata Sheet

  Errata Sheet for 2004 Connecticut Stormwater Quality Manual

• Subsurface Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems - Septic Systems

  Septic systems treat and disperse wastewater from individual or small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. The type and/or size of the septic system, determines what agency has regulatory authority.

• Construction Stormwater GP

  The General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities ("Construction Stormwater General Permit") requires developers and builders to implement a Stormwater Pollution Control Plan to prevent the movement of sediments off construction sites into nearby water bodies and to address the impacts of stormwater discharges from a project after construction is complete.

• 2007 Guidance Document for Design of Large-Scale On-Site Wastewater Renovation Systems

  The Guidance Document for Design of Large-Scale On-Site Wastewater Renovation Systems (OWRS) is intended to provide information and methodologies for the design, construction, operation and maintenance for those wastewater renovation systems which are under the Department’s regulatory authority.

• Common Violations and How To Avoid Them

  Common industrial wastewater violations and how to avoid them.

• Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Compliance Information

  How to maintain compliance with your individual discharge permit; a summary of key information and requirements that apply to your permit.

• Notice of Violation

  If you receive a Notice of Violation, be sure to read the Notice of Violation, make sure you understand its content, and contact the Water Permitting and Enforcement Division if you have any questions.