Since its introduction in 1972, the NPDES permit program is responsible for significant improvements to our Nation's water quality. In most cases, the NPDES permit program is administered by authorized states like Georgia. Individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do not have a surface discharge do not need an NPDES permit however, industrial, municipal, and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Address, Phone Number, and Hours for Newton County Water Plant, a Water Department, at Riverfront Road, Porterdale GA. As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Water pollution degrades surface waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. Established in 1970, the Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority is currently obtaining its supply from surface water sources: 95 from Lake Varner, the source for Cornish Creek Water Treatment Facility via the City Pond Reservoir and the remaining 5, from the Alcovy River for the Williams St. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) The primary method to control stormwater discharges is through the use of best management practices ( BMPs).
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