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| NPDES | |
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| Definition : | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System |
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The NPDES controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States |
| Related Terms: | point source pollution |
| References: | Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Wastewater Management: "NPDES Permit Program" |