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
Wastewater Lagoons 101: EPA Tools for Operators [Register]
- Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Presenters: Alma Hidalgo (EPA), Cornell Gayle (EPA), and Mike Beck (ERG)
- Description: There are more than 4,500 publicly owned discharging wastewater lagoon systems in the U.S. and these lagoons comprise approximately 24% of all publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). This webinar will discuss how lagoon systems are designed to treat wastewater and common compliance problems operators face. The webinar will also discuss several new tools EPA has developed for lagoon operators including the First Stop Toolbox for Lagoons, a Lagoon Troubleshooting Manual, and two documents providing compliance tips for lagoon operators.
Recorded Webinars
For viewing recorded webinars: We are unable to provide certificates of attendance for viewing our previously recorded webinars.