Stormwater can be harmful to our water because of the pollution it picks up as it flows over hard, impervious surfaces. Cities with large populations, like Durham, are required to have a federal permit to discharge stormwater into creeks and streams.
This federal permit requires the City to have a program to keep stormwater as clean as possible. This permit is called National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System or NPDES permit. It helps protect local water so it can be used for drinking, fishing, and swimming.
Durham was issued its first NPDES permit in 1995. The Water Quality unit of Public Works carries out many parts of the City’s stormwater management program. Read on for more information.
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