Managing Costs to Meet Stormwater Permit Requirements

The pollution of stormwater can lead to many issues. Many chemicals are collected by stormwater as it flows to the stormwater systems. This can lead to a wide variety of environmental issues. In order to combat these problems, the EPA implemented new stormwater regulations in 2018 and requires a permit to operate stormwater infrastructure. While these regulations help improve water quality, many towns have struggled to meet the permit demands due to high costs. We will examine the permit and through the analysis of surveys, interviews, and research look for areas where it may be possible to reduce the costs.