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StormWater Program
Storm water discharges are generated by runoff from paved surfaces including streets, parking
lots, and other impervious areas (e.g., buildings) during rainfall and snow events, which often contain
pollutants in quantities that could adversely affect water quality. Most storm water discharges are considered
point sources and therefore require coverage by an NPDES permit. The primary method to control storm water
discharges is through the use of best management practices.
Requirements for the storm water control in Arkansas come from three different permits: The
Industrial Permit,
Construction Permit, and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. Under the terms
of the Federal Clean Water Act and amendments as found in 40 CFR 122.26, operators of a wide range of
construction and industrial activities must obtain NPDES permits for non-point source discharges of storm water.
Conditions in the permit typically require the creation of a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP),
designed to control and reduce pollutants in storm water from these sites.
StormWater Regulations:
The Federal Code of Regulations Title 40 – Protection of the Environment,
Chapter 1 – Environmental Protection Agency, 40 CFR 122.26:
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