NPDES permits, or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, are legal documents issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that regulate the discharge of pollutants from point sources into navigable waters. These permits play a crucial role in ensuring that wastewater treatment facilities comply with federal standards for effluent quality, thus safeguarding water quality and public health while supporting various aspects of advanced wastewater treatment.
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