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Nonpoint Source PollutionWater, Wastewater & Wetlands: Nonpoint Source Pollution
About Nonpoint Source Pollution
Nonpoint source pollution (NPS) comes from runoff, such as rainfall or snowmelt, moving over and through the ground, picking up pollutants as it goes. Some of these pollutants occur naturally, such as nutrients from sediments, manure or pet wastes; others are manmade, such as fertilizers or automotive grease. Nonpoint source pollution is a major cause of water quality problems both in Massachusetts and nationwide. What is Nonpoint Source Pollution? Basic information and links to further resources Stormwater Stormwater management is an integral part of nonpoint source pollution control. Back to Nonpoint Source Pollution Index Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Nonpoint Source Pollution
The Clean Water Toolkit - NPS Management Manual
The Clean Water Toolkit - February 2006 Also known as the Massachusetts Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Manual, the Toolkit is in interactive electronic PDF format. It includes information about nonpoint source pollution, a selector tool for choosing appropriate best management practices by criteria and alphabetically, and instructions. The Toolkit is accessible on the Web or as a CD ROM. National Menu of Stormwater Best Management Practices - from US EPA This page provides links to EPA facts sheets about additional Best Management Practices (BMPs) that were not included in the Clean Water Toolkit. These BMPs are equally effective for treatment and mitigation of point source or nonpoint source pollution. Back to Nonpoint Source Pollution Index Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Nonpoint Source Pollution
Massachusetts Watershed-Based Plans
The Massachusetts Watershed-based Plan (WBP) is an interactive, web-based tool that organizes information by subwatershed. The purpose is to present this information in a format that will enhance the development and implementation of projects that will restore water quality and beneficial uses in the Commonwealth. The WBP follows EPA's recommended format and is presented consistent with Massachusetts's twenty-seven major planning basins. Back to Nonpoint Source Pollution Index Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Nonpoint Source Pollution
Nonpoint Source Pollution Management Plan
The Massachusetts Nonpoint Source Management Plan sets forth an integrated strategy and identifies programs and resources to prevent, control, and reduce pollution from nonpoint sources to protect and improve the quality of our waters. Volume I: Strategic Summary Back to Nonpoint Source Pollution Index Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Nonpoint Source Pollution
Education in Pollution Prevention
Fertilizing the Lawn How fertilizer products can contribute to nonpoint source pollution. Motor Oil Proper management and disposal of waste motor oil. Car Washing Preventing nonpoint source pollution from car-washing runoff. Managing Pet Waste Proper disposal of pet wastes. "Troubled Waters": Stormwater Pollution & Phase II The National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater regulation. Educational brochure for the general public, community and watershed stakeholders on nonpoint source pollution in lakes and ponds. Horsekeeping Brochures Nine (9) educational brochures for horse owners, watershed stakeholders and the general public on horsekeeping best management practices to protect water quality. Unpaved Roads Best Management Practices for construction and maintenance of unpaved roads, prepared for DEP by the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission with funds from the s.319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Grants Program. September 2001. Lawns & Landscapes in Your Watershed Lawn care in an environmentally sensitive way can be achieved by following the information provided in this brochure. Easy tips and good reference sources are provided. Revised February 2004. Back to Nonpoint Source Pollution Index Water, Wastewater & Wetlands: Nonpoint Source Pollution
Related Links & Additional Resources
Grants & Financial Assistance General information about funding and MassDEP grant programs, including ss. 319 & 604 Indicative Summaries and Grantees Guide, outlining reporting and administrative procedures for grant recipients Com-Pass Current and previous 319 & 604 RFRs on the Massachusetts state contracts portal. Resources from Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Generic Environmental Impact Report (GEIR) for control of aquatic plants in lakes and ponds Massachusetts Dairy Farm Milkhouse Wastewater Management Pilot Program MassDEP and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources have established a pilot program that allows dairy farms to discharge wastewater from processing dairy products to vegetated areas where plants will treat the wastewater before it reaches ground water. April 2009. Water Well-Being - Massachusetts Department of Food & Agriculture DFA's resources on responsible pesticide and fertilizer use and water conservation. US EPA Nonpoint Source Page EPA's resources on nonpoint source for use by state and local agencies and other organizations interested in educating the public on nonpoint source pollution or stormwater runoff. US EPA Section 319 Clean Water Act Information Includes Nonpoint Source Program and Grants Guidelines for States and Territories (Oct. 23, 2003) Massachusetts Water Quality Standards Regulations governing water quality TARP Protocol Stormwater Best Management Practice Demonstration Tier II Protocol for Interstate Reciprocity. Published by the Massachusetts Technology Acceptance and Reciprocity Partnership (TARP). TMDL Reports & Integrated List of Waters Draft and Final TMDL analyses and the Integrated List of Waters Stormwater and Nonpoint Source Pollution Information from New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection University of Massachusetts Stormwater Technology Clearinghouse Provides a searchable database of third-party verified information about stormwater technologies The University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center This field research facility serves as a site for testing stormwater treatment processes, technology demonstrations, and workshops. Water Quality Assessment Reports MassDEP surveys watersheds throughout the state and issues reports on their ecological health. |
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