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Pollution Control
Water pollution prevention and control measures are critical to improving water quality and reducing the need for costly wastewater and drinking water treatment. Because water pollution can come from many different sources, a variety of pollution prevention and control measures are needed.
Sediments
Sediments are fragmented materials that originate from weathering and erosion of rocks or unconsolidated deposits and are transported by, suspended in, or deposited by water. Contaminated Sediments Suspended and Bedded Sediments
Stormwater
Stormwater runoff is generated when rain and snowmelt do not soak into the ground but flow over land or impervious surfaces, accumulating pollutants that could adversely affect water quality. This page provides technical and regulatory information about the NPDES storm water program.
Wastewater Programs
EPA's Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) oversees a range of programs contributing to the well-being of the nation's waters and watersheds. Learn about OWM programs that promote compliance with the requirements of the Clean Water Act through effective and responsible water use, treatment, disposal, and management and by encouraging the protection and restoration of our watersheds.
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Watershed Management
Our individual actions can directly affect the watersheds we live in. Discover ways you can help protect our water resources.
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