What do I do about storm water run off from my marina?
It is important to note that a storm water discharge permit is a federal (not a state) permit. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues these permits. The first step a marina needs to do is determine if they are required to obtain a storm water discharge permit. The two reasons why a marina would need this permit are if: • The marina performs service/maintenance on boats (storage does not count); AND • Storm water flows from the marina property through a point source and discharges to a surface water. In addition, it is important to note that there are two major eligibility requirements that would prevent a permit from being issued: • If the storm water poses any threat to any endangered species; or • If the marina is located next to historical land (registered as a historic property). If it is determined that the marina is eligible for a storm water discharge permit, the next step is to choose one of the permit options. The options are: • Individual Permit • Multi-Sector Ge
