Overview & Objectives
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Awareness course from Exceed Safety is an introductory level training that examines the NPDES permit program and how it regulates and controls the discharge of pollutants from point sources throughout the United States. Throughout this training, participants can expect to understand the need for NPDES permits, the different types, and when one is required to ensure pollutants do not adversely affect water quality or people’s health.
Exceed Safety’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Awareness course is designed to help participants to understand the purpose and requirements of the NPDES. Specific course topics include the following:
- Information about the terms and definitions related to NPDES
- Explanations of the reasons why NPDES permits are necessary and how they are obtained and monitored
- Easy-to-understand descriptions of actions you can take to protect yourself and your work environment when NPDES permits are required
- Practical tips to put your learning into context
- Knowledge checks throughout to measure your understanding
- Additional EPA and industry resources
