Bills

Requiring National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit holders to post public signage about effluent discharges promotes transparency and accountability, ensuring communities are aware of what is being released into local waterways. This enhances public health and safety by informing individuals about potential risks and encourages better environmental stewardship through increased awareness. This bill would require any person in possession of a NPDES permit to post a sign informing the public about the effluent being discharged in an area. The sign shall include the words “Treated Wastewater” or “Cooling Water” and information identifying the name of the permittee and faciilty.