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Asset Management in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits

The NPDES program regulates point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the U.S. and serves to standardize practices associated with operating and maintaining sewer and stormwater collection systems.

Incorporating Asset Management Planning Provisions into NPDES Permits - This document outlines the benefits and basis for addressing asset management in NPDES permits. It also suggests potential language and implementation practices to incorporate into permits.

Case Studies - The case studies examine the experiences of several municipalities in various stages of implementing asset management practices: Folsom, California; South Placer, California; South San Francisco, California; San Diego, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • Incorporating Asset Management Planning Provisions into NPDES Permits (pdf) (571.59 KB)
  • Case Study: City of Folsom, California Collection System Asset Management Program (pdf) (269.51 KB)
  • Case Study: South Placer, California Municipal Utility District Collection System Asset Management Program (pdf) (457.87 KB)
  • Case Study: City of South San Francisco, California Sewer System Asset Management Planning (pdf) (371.38 KB)
  • Case Study: City of San Diego, California Watershed Asset Management Planning (pdf) (517.85 KB)
  • Case Study: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota Stormwater Asset Management System (pdf) (224.49 KB)
  • Case Study: City of Grand Rapids, Michigan Stormwater Asset Management Program (pdf) (543.45 KB)

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Last updated on March 31, 2025
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