DSW Programs

Biological and Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment
statewide biological and water quality surveys to support water quality management activities

Biosolids
regulation and monitoring of the land application and disposal of biosolids (sewage sludge)

Combined Sewer Overflow Control
addressing the control of municipal and industrial sewer overflows that occur during periods of heavy rainfall

Compliance Assistance
a voluntary evaluation and training program wastewater treatment facilities that want to improve their effluent and/or increase their plant efficiency

Credible Data Program a.k.a. Volunteer Monitoring Program
a program that classifies surface water monitoring performed by watershed groups, state agencies, schools, local volunteers and other organizations

Enforcement
working with the regulated community to insure compliance with water quality standards

Environmental Mitigation and Special Permitting
review and follow-up mitigation required in Section 401 Certifications and Isolated Wetland Permits; review and issue Section 401 Certifications and Isolated Wetland Permits for ODOT and surface coal mining projects

External Advisory Groups
a means to educate and build consensus on controversial program issues

GIS & Interactive Maps
view and download geographic information related to Ohio's surface waters

Inland Lakes Monitoring Program
a new initiative to evaluate the water quality of Ohio's inland lakes and reservoirs and to provide a mechanism to determine attainment of Clean Water Act goals for various uses including aquatic life, recreation, public water supply, and human health

Lake Erie Programs
remedial action and management plans for restoring and maintaining beneficial uses of Lake Erie

Nonpoint Source Program
implementing land use practices to reduce nonpoint source(runoff) pollution

Operator Certification
insuring the safe operation of our public water systems through certification

Permits Program
permit regulations and procedures for municipalities, industries and concentrated animal feeding operations in the state of Ohio

Pretreatment
regulating industrial discharges into the public wastewater system

Semi-Public Disposal System Inspection Contracts (HB 110)
delegation of authority from Ohio EPA to local health departments for the management and inspection of small treatment facilities

Section 208 Plans & State Water Quality Management Plan
information on Areawide Waste Treatment Management Plans prepared pursuant to Section 208 of the Clean Water Act and the State Water Quality Management Plan

Section 401 Certifications and Isolated Wetland Permits
information and application forms for applicants wishing to discharge dredged or fill material in Ohio's surface waters, including wetlands

Sewage Sludge
regulation and monitoring of the land application and disposal of sewage sludge (biosolids)

Sport Fish Consumption Advisories
information on fish consumption advisories issued by the Ohio Department of Health for sport fish caught in Ohio waters

Storm Water
implementing the federal storm water program for both industry and municipalities

Surface Water Restoration and Protection (SRP) Clearinghouse
a means to connect someone “who has” a resource restoration, protection or enhancement project available for implementation with someone “who is interested” in implementing such a project

TMDL
the Total Maximum Daily Load Program focuses on identifying and restoring impaired or threatened waterbodies

Water Quality Standards
current standards and guidelines for meeting Ohio's water quality goals

Wetland Ecology / Bioassessment
wetland research and assessment information