Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES)

Individual Permit

Revised On: Dec. 28th, 2023 - 04:32 pm

Revised on: August 20, 2023 - 10:30 a.m.

This permit is for municipal, domestic and non-domestic (industrial) discharges of pollutants to a surface water that fits the definition of “waters of the U.S.” as described in the Clean Water Act. The permit is valid for five years. A renewal permit can be continued past five years if a renewal application is received 180 days prior to the expiration date of the permit.

AZPDES How to

Apply for Individual Permit

Revised On: Dec. 28th, 2023 - 04:32 pm

To apply for AZPDES Individual Permit, use the following forms (starting with Step 1 - Form 1). We now take all AZPDES Individual Permit applications electronically through email (see Final Step) for email details.  

STEP 1 — Form 1: General Information

For all applicants applying for an AZPDES Individual Permit, except treatment, works treating domestic sewage (TWTDSs) | View/Download >

 

Required of new and existing treatment works treating domestic sewage (TWTDSs) 

Form 2A/2S Data Sheet | View/Download >

Required of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and concentrated aquatic animal production (CAAP) facilities | Coming Soon

Required of existing manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural operations.

Required of new manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural operations that have not yet commenced discharge of process wastewater.

  • Form 2D | View/Download >
  • Form 2D Addendum | View/Download >

 

Required of manufacturing, commercial, mining, and silvicultural operations that discharge only non-process wastewater.

Form 2E | New Form Coming Soon! 

Required for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity.

Form 2F | View/Download > 

ADEQ will assess and collect an hourly rate for a water quality protection service, except for minor permit amendments or flat fee permit types. In addition, an annual fee for this permit is due to ADEQ each year | View Fees >

Final Step — Once completed, please email your completed form(s) and all supporting documents | Email Now > 

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AZPDES Individual Permit

Compliance Reporting

Revised On: Dec. 28th, 2023 - 04:32 pm

DMRs, exceedances, annual reports, and sanitary sewer overflow reports are all available to submit online with myDEQ (ADEQ's online portal). The Federal e-Reporting Rule requires digital submission for DMRs. As a myDEQ user, you can submit reports online 24/7 when you register for a free myDEQ account | Learn More >

 

AZPDES Noncompliance Reporting Goes Paperless with myDEQ!

Now you can report AZPDES Individual Permit exceedances online 24/7 with a myDEQ account. 

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