Water Regulating and Discharges
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Agricultural wastewater generated from a variety of farm activities including animal feeding operations and the processing of agricultural products, can pollute surface and ground water if not properly managed.
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Flow Proportioned Sample Collection Procedures
The Regulations require flow proportioning for all daily composite samples. See RCSA Section 22a-430-3(a)(3) for more information. This requirement is often a major area of non-compliance for permittees.
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Common Violations and How To Avoid Them
Common industrial wastewater violations and how to avoid them.
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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.
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General Permit for the Discharge of Dewatering and Remediation Wastewaters
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Pretreatment Compliance Assistance
Compliance Assistance for Industrial Pretreatment Permits
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What To Expect From An Inspection
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) conducts inspections at permitted facilities throughout the state. Under state law inspectors have the authority to enter your facility at reasonable times to evaluate compliance with your permit and the Water Discharge Permit Regulations of the State of Connecticut.
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Information regarding when it is necessary to contact the DEEP with permit related issues under CGS Section 22a-430.
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Construction Stormwater General Permit
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.
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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.