Technical Assistance Webinar Series: Improving CWA-NPDES Permit Compliance
This technical assistance webinar series supports the joint EPA and Authorized State Significant Noncompliance (SNC) Rate Reduction National Compliance Initiative (NCI). The SNC NCI is aimed at improving surface water quality and reducing potential impacts on drinking water by assuring that all Clean Water Act (CWA) – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NDPES) permittees are complying with their wastewater discharge permits.
This page includes registration information for upcoming webinars as well as recordings and supplemental materials for past webinars.
Intended Audience: The webinars are intended for plant operators, municipal leaders, technical assistance providers, and compliance inspection staff from federal, state, tribal and local governments. Every plant is unique and plant operators should discuss any major operational change with their NDPES permitting authority.
For attending live webinars: All registered attendees receive a follow-up email 24 hours after the conclusion of the webinar which includes a link to download a certificate of attendance. Acceptance of certificates for CEUs is contingent on state and/or organization requirements—EPA cannot guarantee acceptance. Discuss eligibility of continuing education credits with your state’s specific certification authority.
For viewing recorded webinars: We are unable to provide certificates of attendance for viewing our previously recorded webinars.
For additional information, contact: Laura Paradise (paradise.laura@epa.gov) or Cornell Gayle (gayle.cornell@epa.gov)
Upcoming Webinars
Process Control Best Management Practices for Lagoons and Small Mechanical Plants [Register]
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1-2:30pm (ET)
- Presenter: Mike Beck, ERG
- Description: Although similar, process control requirements for lagoons and small wastewater treatment plants can differ significantly in key areas. For system managers considering modifications to an existing lagoon or an upgrade to a mechanical plant, understanding the specific needs of each system is essential to maintaining compliance with NPDES permits. This presentation will provide an in-depth comparison of process control requirements and best management practices (BMPs), from preliminary treatment through to final discharge, for both lagoons and small mechanical treatment plants.
Recorded Webinars
For viewing recorded webinars: We are unable to provide certificates of attendance for viewing our previously recorded webinars.