Author Description

This volume is designed for use in a course or seminar devoted to water pollution. Part I provides an introductory overview of the Clean Water Act and addresses "waters of the United States" and point sources and pollutants. Part II focuses on the NPDES program by addressing technology-based standards for existing sources, new source standards of performance, water quality standards, variances, POTWs and pretreatment programs, NPDES permitting, storm water discharges, and government enforcement and citizen suits. Part III focuses on nonpoint source pollution, dredge and fill programs, oil spills, and common law remedies.