The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a regulatory program established under the Clean Water Act that aims to control water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into U.S. waters. It requires permits for any entity discharging pollutants, which helps to ensure that water quality standards are maintained and that the discharge does not harm public health or the environment.
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