The Town of Indian River Shores is required to participate in a statewide program to increase awareness of and reduce pollution caused by stormwater runoff. Two pamphlets have been widely distributed to Town residents, one which explains personal pollution, and another discusses swales. The Town began its second 5-year cycle of the NPDES program in May 2008.
NPDES (Nationwide Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) is designed to monitor and maintain our water quality.
Each year, a presentation is given for the benefit of Indian River Shores residents during a regular Town Council meeting regarding this program. It is well worth your time to attend the meeting or review the presentation to gain understanding of the program and how you can help to keep our waters free from pollutants that may be present inside and outside your home. Please click here to view the 2009 presentation in PDF format.
The following is an excerpt from the State's website on this subject, which may be found at this link: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/
"In October 2000, EPA authorized the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) to implement the NPDES stormwater permitting program in the
State of Florida (in all areas except Indian Country lands). DEP's authority to
administer the NPDES program is set forth in Section 403.0885, Florida Statutes (F.S.). The NPDES
stormwater program regulates point source discharges of stormwater into surface
waters of the State of Florida from certain municipal, industrial and
construction activities. As the NPDES stormwater permitting authority, DEP is
responsible for promulgating rules and issuing permits, managing and reviewing
permit applications, and performing compliance and enforcement activities.
Residents are encouraged to call or e-mail us with any questions or to report possible illegal dumping or polluting activity.
