Technical Assistance Webinar Series: Strengthening CWA-NPDES Permit Compliance to Protect Surface Waters
This technical assistance webinar series provides practical compliance guidance to help Clean Water Act (CWA) – National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permittees understand permit conditions, meet monitoring and reporting requirements, implement corrective actions, and sustain consistent, lawful discharges. By strengthening compliance, facilities help protect surface water quality and reduce risks to human health and the environment.
Who Should Attend: The webinar series is designed for those responsible for achieving and demonstrating NPDES compliance, including:
- POTW operators/managers (including pretreatment)
- Industrial dischargers and EHS/compliance staff
- MS4/stormwater program managers and inspectors
- Tribal, state, and local permitting/compliance staff
- Consultants/technical assistance providers, city/utility managers, and others managing wastewater or stormwater for compliant discharge
Topics (compliance focused):
- Permit limits/conditions; sampling, monitoring, and QA/QC (DMRs/NetDMR)
- Corrective actions; bypass and SSO prevention/reporting
- Pretreatment/FOG; collection system O&M and CMOM
- Lagoons, algae control, solids management; biosolids handling/disposal
- Stormwater (industrial, construction, MS4): SWPPPs and inspections
- Inspection readiness, recordkeeping, internal audits; coordination with permitting authorities and permit modifications
Note: Every facility is unique. This content is informational and does not supersede your permit or applicable regulations. Consult your NPDES permitting authority before implementing significant operational changes.
Webinars are offered quarterly and typically 1.5 hours in length. Sessions are virtual and free to attend. Below you’ll find registration for upcoming webinars, along with on‑demand recordings and supplemental materials for past webinars.
Certificates and Continuing Education for attending live webinars: Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance via email approximately two weeks after the webinar. Please check your junk or spam folder if you do not receive the certificate. For continuing education credits, confirm eligibility with your state’s certification authority. EPA does not guarantee credits, as requirements vary by state. Some certification authorities require advanced notice or pre-approval to grant credit.
For additional information, contact the NPDES Technical Assistance Webinar Team: Laura Paradise (paradise.laura@epa.gov) or Cornell Gayle (gayle.cornell@epa.gov)
Upcoming Webinars
Practical Sampling and Flow Measurement Tips for Wastewater Operators
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 1-2:30pm
- Presenter: Cornell Gayle, US EPA Compliance, Inspector, and Training Division
- Description: We invite you to participate in this quarter’s webinar focusing on sampling and flow measurement techniques at wastewater treatment plants. This presentation will address the critical aspects of when, where, what, and how sampling and measurements should be conducted, ensuring precision and reliability.
Our objectives include guiding participants through the entire process — from preparation and calibration to sample preservation, storage, and thorough documentation. The session will feature a mix of instructional videos, detailed slides, and live mathematical demonstrations to enhance understanding. - Register for Practical Sampling and Flow Measurement Tips for Wastewater Operations
Going through a Wastewater Plant Upgrade
- Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 1-2:30pm
- Presenter: Matthew Scroggins, Class 1 Wastewater Operator for the state of Georgia
- Description: Join us this quarter as we go behind the scenes of the Wolf Creek Wastewater treatment Plant’s rehabilitation and expansion project. The plant was able to double its capacity and expand its monitoring capabilities while maintaining continuous operation. This presentation covers the project as seen from the operator’s perspective. The Operator will walk us through the whole process sharing his experience through pictures and stories enforcing the idea that it is critical for Operators to be involved in the development of new facilities they are to operate.
- Register for Going through a Wastewater Plant Upgrade
Recorded Webinars
We are unable to provide certificates of attendance for viewing our previously recorded webinars.