NPDES Compliance Assistance

Contact: Chris Veldkamp 616-401-1556

Welcome to the NPDES Compliance Assistance webpage.  The intent of this webpage is to provide quick access to useful NPDES related web pages and documents.

Information

• NPDES (Surface Water) Discharge Staff Map
• NPDES Permits webpage
• Wastewater Operator Certifications webpage
• CAFO webpage
• IPP webpage
• Biosolids webpage
• Frequently Asked Questions - Discharge Monitoring Reporting (DMR) in MiWaters

Program Forms/Downloads

• NPDES Compliance Self-Audit Checklist
• RBT/CSO/SSO Report of Discharge form
• Monthly Operating Report forms
• Compliance Tips for Lagoon Facilities permitted under the Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon Effluent Permit (NPDES Permit MIG580000)
• Lagoon FAQ
• Electronic Lagoon Discharge form
• Quality Control Guidance Information for the sampling and analysis of Low Level Mercury in Water following EPA Method 1631 Revision E August 2002 
• Reporting Low Level Mercury Data on DMRs Webinar
• Laboratory Training Manual for WWTP Operators
• Top Compliance Questions
• Code of Federal Regulations
• Water Treatment Additive Discharge Application Instructions
• EDMR Reporting System User Guide 

Applicable Rules and Regulations

• Part 4 Rules: Water Quality Standards
• Part 5 Rules: Spillage of Oil Polluting Materials
• Part 8 Rules: Water Quality Based Effluent Limit Development for Toxic Substances
• Part 21 Rules: Wastewater Discharge Permits
• Part 31 Rules: Water Resources Protection
• Part 41 Rules: Sewerage Systems
• Rule 57 Values