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Commission hears update on draft EPA NPDES permit that would impose new CSO bacterial limits
Summary
Commission staff reported the EPA issued a second draft NPDES permit that would impose coliform/enterococci limits on combined sewer overflows; staff said the limits could require billions in infrastructure work and the commission has received an extended comment period.
Commission staff provided an update on Feb. 26 about a draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would impose new fecal coliform/enterococci limits on combined sewer overflows (CSOs).
Paul Furlan said the EPA first issued a draft permit in early 2024 and the commission submitted extensive, technical comments, including an integrated plan and supporting documentation. After a period of little activity, the EPA issued a second draft earlier in 2025. Furlan said the second draft replaced earlier…
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