FAQ Topic: DPW

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) administers a state program which has been approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the control of wastewater and stormwater discharges in accordance with the CWA. Under New York State law the program is known as the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) and … Continued

As rain or melting snow flows over roads, driveways and lawns, it can pick up pollutants like motor oil, fertilizers, litter and pet waste. This “storm water” that is not absorbed and filtered by the ground is not treated and usually flows into a storm drain system or directly into nearby waterbodies. This becomes storm … Continued