EPA has released a "beta" version of a new web-based tool for accessing
wastewater pollutant discharge information. EPA is seeking comment on
how to improve this tool and on the accuracy of the discharge monitoring
data supporting it. This new tool also supports the Agency's Clean Water
Act Action Plan, which seeks to improve transparency of information and
public knowledge about pollutant releases that may cause water quality
impairments. See: http://www.epa.gov/oecaerth/civil/cwa/cwaenfplan.html.
The new tool allows anyone to search and identify the amount, type, and
location of wastewater pollutant discharges and the identity of the
discharger. In short, the tool will allow users to search on "who" is
discharging "what" and "where." EPA has designed the tool for two main
audiences: (1) members of the general public (concerned citizens,
researchers), and (2) technical users (NPDES permit writers, watershed
modelers, and regulatory agencies). The increased access to wastewater
pollutant discharge data will allow for better transparency of
wastewater pollutant discharges and enhanced utility of the data.
Specifically, technical users of the new tool can enhance their
development of NPDES permit effluent limits, improve their watershed
pollution budget plans (Total Maximum Daily Loads, or "TMDLs"), and
refine their modeling of watersheds.
EPA is releasing this new tool as a "beta" version to obtain public
input on how to improve it. EPA will be accepting comments on the new
tool through February 4, 2011. This two-month period will also allow
reviewers to submit requests to EPA to correct any data they suspect is
in error. The beta version of the tool offers wastewater pollution data
from 2007. EPA plans to add data from subsequent years after this public
comment period.
To access the "beta" version of the tool go to:
http://www.epa.gov/pollutantdischarges/
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.
Your input is welcome. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Carey A. Johnston, P.E.
U.S. EPA, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
ph: (202) 566 1014
johnston.carey@epa.gov
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The increased access to wastewater
pollutant discharge data will allow for better transparency of wastewater pollutant discharges and enhanced utility of the data.
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