NPDES Program

What is NPDES?

The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal program designed to eliminate stormwater pollutant discharges to receiving waters of theunited States.  In 1987, The EPA required under Section 402 (p) of the Clean Water Act (N40CFR Part 112.26) to establish final regulations governing stormwater discharge permit application requirements.  In 1990, the Federal Register indicated that Palm Beach County was to begin compliance with the program.

In 1997, the first permit was issued to Palm Beach County’s  co-permittees.   The County has a cooperative program now involving 39 co-permittees, including Northern (NPBCID), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District (NPBCID) acts as lead co-permittee for the Palm Beach County group. A Steering Committee was formed to coordinate and facilitate joint activities within the Palm Beach County NPDES  program. Mock, Roos & Associates, Inc. acts as staff to the Steering Committee, assisting with the administration of the program.  By establishing the co-permittee program, costs are shared between local governments thus reducing the overall required program costs.

Note: If you would like a copy of any of the documents listed above, please call (561) 624-7830 or email office@npbcid.org and specify if you need it in a specific format for assistive technology. Users who need accessibility assistance can also contact us by phone through the Florida Relay Service at 711 for TTY/Voice communication or 800-955-8771 if you are using TTY equipment.