UPDES Storm Water Permits

To visit or access our new storm water database use the following link:

(Note: Please wait until after January 1, 2013 to use the online Industrial Permit Renewal function)

Online Application Process and Search for Existing Permits—You must first create a "utah.gov" account and then "login" to the database. Guidance document for the use of database.

Welcome to the Storm Water Program of the Utah Division of Water Quality. Information about the program is available through the following pages.

Please be aware that our Storm Water Permit fees are scheduled to increase effective July 1, 2013. The new annual fees for Construction and Industrial Storm Water facilities will be $150 for each year of permit coverage.

Utah Storm Water Advisory Committee (USWAC)

The Utah Storm Water Advisory Committee (USWAC) was formed on December 9, 2003. The Committee Serves as an agent to address a variety of storm water issues statewide including Phase I and Phase II Implementation, Underground Injection Wells for Storm Water, SW Treatment Design Criteria and Storm Water Education.

Committee Chair—Steve Burgon, Salt Lake County

Mission Statement

The Utah Storm Water Advisory Committee will coordinate their efforts to reduce storm water pollution and provide adequate flood control. The committee will evaluate and define governing regulations, disseminate information, promote efficient training, and assist local municipalities and other interested parties to implement best management practices that are consistent with their individual needs and resources. The committee will also support efforts of State and Federal agencies to implement necessary storm water regulations that are economically feasible.

Storm Water Links

Best Management Practices (BMPs)

National Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMP) Database
This database provides monitoring results measuring the effectiveness of structural and non-structural BMPs used around the country.
Salt Lake County Education Program

Phase II

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
Site includes examples of local ordinances and contacts for local programs.
Phase II Fact Sheets
From EPA covering phase II changes in municipal, construction, industrial storm water regulations.
Storm Water Managers' Resource Center
Information on a wide range of NPDES storm water related issues including model ordinances.
US EPA Publication, Storm Water Phase II Compliance Assistance Guide
This publication offers a good overview of all the changes in Phase II of the storm water program.
US EPA Site with a Number of Model Ordinances

EPA Resource List of Stormwater Sites

EPA Resource List

Program Contacts

Harry Campbell—Construction
801-536-4391

Mike George—Industrial
801-536-4393

Rhonda Thiele—Municipal
801-536-4396
Jeff Studenka—Manager
801-536-4395

Emily Bartusek—Storm Water Specialist
801-536-4369

Monique Rodriguez—Customer Service Specialist
801-536-4319

Stormwater administative access—This is for approved regulatory agency use only

Guidance Document for the Storm Water Database (Tutorial)

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