When it rains or snows, water flows over impervious and disturbed soil surfaces on industrial sites, creating stormwater runoff. This runoff picks up loose soils, debris, hazardous wastes, oils, and other pollutants and transports them to nearby waterbodies or storm sewer systems. Proper stormwater controls are critical for stopping these pollutants from entering communities, waterways, and the surrounding environment to protect Utah's water quality.

Stormwater runoff and wastewater discharges from industrial sources can contain high levels of pollutants that negatively impact the waterways the discharge enters. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting program places limits and regulations on the discharge from each industrial facility and/or activity. Industrial facilities are typically required to obtain permits for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities. 

Industrial Stormwater Guides