Water quality general permits

General water quality permits regulate specific discharge categories that release treated stormwater or wastewater to either surface or groundwater.

Categories of general permits include:

• All stormwater permits
• Aquatic pesticide permits
• Boatyard Permit
• Bridge & Ferry Terminal Washing Permit
• Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Permit
• Construction Stormwater Permit
• EPA Vessel Permit (greywater)
• Fresh Fruit Packing Permit
• Industrial Stormwater Permit
• Municipal Stormwater Permit
• Sand & Gravel Permit
• Upland Fin Fish Permit
• Vessel Deconstruction Permit
• Water Treatment Plant General Permit
• Winery General Permit

If you do not see your industry covered by one of the general permit categories, you may need coverage under an individual discharge permit.