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