Commission hears update on draft EPA NPDES permit that would impose new CSO bacterial limits

Feb 27, 2025

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.

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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).

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