Permitting and Operator Assistance
The information and resources on this page are intended to assist the regulated community. This is your information hub whether you are seeking a new permit, looking for a particular form or requirement related to an existing permit, hoping to learn about becoming a certified operator, or looking for information about operating a public water supply system or wastewater system.
Please let us know if do not find what you are looking for in the sections below.
Permitting
Whenever a municipality, industry, or other entity wishes to discharge water to a surface water of the state, that entity must first obtain a permit from DEQ. Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permits regulate wastewater discharges by limiting the quantities of pollutants to be discharged. The limits and/or requirements in the permit help ensure compliance with Montana’s Water Quality Standards, and State and Federal Regulations, all of which were written to protect public health and the aquatic environment.
If you are looking to comment on a pending water quality permit, approval, environmental review, or other action, visit the Public Participation page.
Individual Permits for Discharges to Surface Waters
Whenever a municipality, industry, or other entity seeks to discharge wastewater to a state surface water, that entity must first obtain a Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit from DEQ. There are two types of MPDES permits: Individual and General. DEQ develops the limits and requirements for an Individual Permit based on a facility's operations, type and amount of discharge, and the nature of the receiving stream, among other factors. To view Individual Permits currently open for public comment click here.
All forms are provided using FACTS. Please log into, or create an account in FACTS to apply, or renew online, using the BLUE FACTS button above.
MPDES Individual Permits
Permit Number | Facility Name | Permittee Name | Location |
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MT0000019 | Whitefish Depot | BNSF | Whitefish MT |
MT0000191 | Montana Resources | Montana Resources | Butte MT |
MT0000221 | Kootenai Business Park | Kootenai Business Park Industrial District | Libby MT |
MT0000230 | Montana Sulphur and Chemical Co | Montana Sulphur and Chemical Co | Billings MT |
MT0000248 | Sugar Beet Processing Facility | Sidney Sugars Inc | Richland County MT |
MT0000256 | Phillips 66 Billings Refinery | Phillips 66 Company | Billings MT |
MT0000264 | CHS, Inc. | CHS, Inc. | Laurel MT |
MT0000281 | Sugar Beet Processing Facility | Western Sugar Cooperative | Yellowstone County MT |
MT0000302 | Lewis & Clark Station Steam Electric Power Plant | Montana Dakota Utilities Co | Sidney MT |
MT0000388 | Montana Rail Link Helena | Montana Rail Link | Helena MT |
MT0000400 | City of Harlowton | City of Harlowton | Harlowton MT |
MT0000442 | Great Falls WTP | City of Great Falls | Great Falls MT |
MT0000451 | Ash Grove Cement Company | Ash Grove Cement Company | Clancy MT |
MT0000477 | Par Montana Billings Refinery | Par Montana, LLC | Billings, MT |
MT0000485 | GCC Three Forks, LLC | GCC Three Forks, LLC | Three Forks MT |
MT0000884 | Big Sky Coal Company | Big Sky Coal Company | Colstrip MT |
MT0000892 | Decker West Mine | Decker Coal Company | Bighorn County MT |
MT0020001 | City of Miles City Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Miles City | Miles City MT |
MT0020028 | City of Hamilton Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Hamilton | Hamilton MT |
MT0020036 | City of Columbia Falls WWTP | City of Columbia Falls | Columbia Falls MT |
MT0020044 | City of Lewistown Domestic Wastewater Treatment Facilities | City of Lewistown | Lewistown MT |
MT0020052 | City of Choteau WWTP | City of Choteau | Teton County MT |
MT0020079 | City of Conrad WWTP | City of Conrad | Conrad MT |
MT0020125 | City of Chinook WWTP | City of Chinook | Blaine County MT |
MT0020133 | Town of Whitehall WWTP | Town of Whitehall | Whitehall MT |
MT0020141 | City of Cut Bank WWTP | City of Cut Bank | Cut Bank MT |
MT0020168 | Lolo Water & Sewer District | Missoula County Commissioners | Lolo MT |
MT0020184 | City of Whitefish Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Whitefish | Whitefish MT |
MT0020249 | Town of Joliet WWTP | Town of Joliet | Carbon County MT |
MT0020303 | Town of Bridger WWTP | Town of Bridger | Bridger MT |
MT0020311 | City of Laurel Wastewater Plant | City of Laurel | Laurel MT |
MT0020338 | Town of Chester WWTP | Town of Chester | Chester MT |
MT0020354 | City of Harlowton WWTP | City of Harlowton | Harlowton MT |
MT0020371 | Town of Ekalaka WWTP | Town of Ekalaka | Ekalaka MT |
MT0020389 | City of Malta WWTP | City of Malta | Malta MT |
MT0020397 | City of Bigfork Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Bigfork | Bigfork MT |
MT0020401 | Town of Three Forks WWTP | Town of Three Forks | Gallatin County MT |
MT0020435 | City of Livingston Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Livingston | Livingston MT |
MT0020451 | Town of Ryegate WWTP | Town of Ryegate | Golden Valley County MT |
MT0020460 | Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch | Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch | Billings MT |
MT0020478 | City of Red Lodge Domestic Wastewater Plant | City of Red Lodge | Red Lodge MT |
MT0020494 | City of Libby Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Libby | Libby MT |
MT0020516 | Town of Wibaux WWTP | Town of Wibaux | Wibaux MT |
MT0020656 | Hinsdale Water and Sewer District WWTP | Hinsdale Water and Sewer District | Hinsdale MT |
MT0020664 | City of Superior WWTP | City of Superior | Superior MT |
MT0020699 | City of White Sulphur Springs WWTP | City of White Sulphur Springs | White Sulphur Springs MT |
MT0020753 | City of Big Timber WWTP | City of Big Timber | Big Timber MT |
MT0020796 | Town of Circle WWTP | Town of Circle | Circle MT |
MT0021211 | City of Glasgow WWTP | City of Glasgow | Glasgow MT |
MT0021288 | City of Forsyth WWTP | City of Forsyth | Forsyth MT |
MT0021385 | Town of Jordan WWTP | Town of Jordan | Jordan MT |
MT0021431 | Galen WWTP | Montana Behavioral Health | Galen MT |
MT0021440 | Vaughn Cascade Cnty Sewer District WWTP | Vaughn Cascade Cnty Sewer District | Cascade County MT |
MT0021458 | City of Dillon WWTP | City of Dillon | Dillon MT |
MT0021555 | Town of Alberton WWTP | Town of Alberton | Alberton MT |
MT0021571 | Town of Belt WWTP | Town of Belt | Belt MT |
MT0021601 | City of Fort Benton WWTP | City of Fort Benton | Fort Benton MT |
MT0021628 | City of Glendive Domestic Wastewater Treatment Lagoon | City of Glendive | Glendive MT |
MT0021636 | Town of Hobson WWTP | Town of Hobson | Hobson MT |
MT0021679 | Town of Sunburst WWTP | Town of Sunburst | Sunburst MT |
MT0021750 | Absarokee Sewer District RSID 5 & 7 WWTP | Absarokee Sewer District RSID 5 & 7 | Absarokee MT |
MT0021792 | Town of Valier WWTP | Town of Valier | Valier MT |
MT0021849 | City of Sidney Wastewater Treatment Facility | City of Sidney | Sidney MT |
MT0021857 | City of Manhattan WWTP | City of Manhattan | Manhattan MT |
MT0021920 | City of Great Falls Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Great Falls | Great Falls MT |
MT0021938 | City of Kalispell Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Kalispell | Kalispell MT |
MT0022012 | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow Domestic Wastewater Treatment Facilities | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow | Butte MT |
MT0022080 | Highwood County Water & Sewer District WWTP | Highwood County Water & Sewer District | Highwood MT |
MT0022161 | Town of Stanford WWTP | Town of Stanford | Stanford MT |
MT0022373 | City of Colstrip WWTP | City of Colstrip | Colstrip MT |
MT0022390 | USCOE Libby Dam | USCOE Libby Dam | Libby MT |
MT0022462 | Town of Denton WWTP | Town of Denton | Denton MT |
MT0022535 | City of Havre Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Havre | Havre MT |
MT0022578 | US Bureau of Reclamation - Hungry Horse Dam | US Bureau of Reclamation | Hungry Horse MT |
MT0022586 | City of Billings Sewage Treatment Plant | City of Billings | Billings MT |
MT0022594 | City of Missoula Domestic Wastewater Treatment Facilities | City of Missoula | Missoula, MT |
MT0022608 | City of Bozeman Domestic Wastewater Treatment Facilities | City of Bozeman | Bozeman MT |
MT0022616 | City of Deer Lodge Domestic Wastewater Treatment Facility | City of Deer Lodge | Deer Lodge MT |
MT0022641 | City of Helena Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plant | City of Helena | Helena MT |
MT0022705 | Gardiner Park County Water & Sewer Dist WWTP | Gardiner Park County Water & Sewer Dist | Gardiner MT |
MT0022713 | Town of Stevensville WWTP | Town of Stevensville | Stevensville MT |
MT0023078 | Town of Boulder WWTP | Town of Boulder | Boulder MT |
MT0023566 | Elkhorn Health and Rehabilitation WWTP | Elkhorn Health and Rehabilitation LLC | Alhambra MT |
MT0023604 | Westmoreland Savage Corp Savage Mine | Westmoreland Savage Corp | W of Savage MT |
MT0023639 | Peace Valley Hot Springs Wastewater Treatment Facility | Peace Valley Hot Springs | Jefferson County MT |
MT0023965 | Rosebud Mine | Western Energy Company | Colstrip MT |
MT0024210 | Decker East Mine | Decker Coal Company | Blaine County MT |
MT0024619 | Spring Creek Coal - Spring Creek Mine | Spring Creek Coal LLC | Decker MT |
Stillwater Mining Co Stillwater Mine | Stillwater Mining Company | Stillwater County MT | |
MT0025020 | Paleo Search Inc. Suction Dredge | Paleo Search Inc. | Lewis and Clark County MT |
MT0025038 | Willow Creek WWTP | Willow Creek Sewer District #306 | Willow Creek MT |
Stillwater Mining Co East Boulder | Stillwater Mining Company | Big Timber MT | |
MT0027430 | County Sewer & Water Dist of Rocker | County Sewer & Water Dist of Rocker | Rocker MT |
MT0027821 | Beaverhead Mine | Magris Talc USA, Inc. | Madison County MT |
MT0028321 | Par Montana Billings Refinery (Suction Dredge Operation) | Par Montana, LLC | Billings MT |
MT0028584 | Yellowstone Mine | Magris Talc USA, Inc. | Madison MT |
MT0028665 | Sun Prairie Village WWTP | Sun Prairie Village Water & Sewer District | Sun Prairie MT |
MT0028720 | City of Helena - Ten Mile WWTP | City of Helena | Helena MT |
MT0028797 | Town of Twin Bridges WWTP | Town of Twin Bridges | Twin Bridges MT |
MT0028983 | Bull Mountain Mine #1 WWT | Signal Peak Energy LLC | Roundup MT |
MT0029840 | Econo Lodge | Motel Partners I | Missoula MT |
MT0029891 | Treasure Mine | Elevation NewCo, LLC | Dillon MT |
MT0029980 | Potable Water Treatment Plant | Montana Aviation Research Co | Valley County MT |
MT0030091 | Stockett Water & Sewer Dist WWTP | Stockett Water & Sewer Dist | Stockett MT |
MT0030155 | City of Bozeman WTP | City of Bozeman | Bozeman MT |
MT0030180 | Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership | Yellowstone Energy Limited Partnership | Billings MT |
MT0030244 | Town of Kevin WWTP | Town of Kevin | Kevin MT |
MT0030252 | Mineral Hill Mine | Jardine Land & Livestock, LLC | Gardiner MT |
MT0030261 | City of Laurel WTP | City of Laurel | Laurel MT |
MT0030279 | Montanore Mine | Montanore Minerals Corp | Libby MT |
MT0030287 | Rock Creek Mine | Revett Silver Company | Sanders County MT |
MT0030295 | City of Roundup WWTP | City of Roundup | Roundup MT |
MT0030309 | Town of Grass Range WWTP | Town of Grass Range | Grass Range MT |
MT0030341 | City of Libby WWTP | City of Libby | Libby MT |
MT0030350 | REC Advanced Silicon Materials WWTP | REC Advanced Silicon Materials LLC | Silver Bow County MT |
MT0030414 | City of Whitefish WTP | City of Whitefish | Whitefish MT |
MT0030422 | City of Colstrip WTP | City of Colstrip | Colstrip MT |
MT0030465 | Town of Plains WWTP | Town of Plains | Plains MT |
MT0030473 | City of Chinook Potable Water | City of Chinook | Blaine County MT |
MT0030601 | Lake McDonald WWTP | Glacier National Park | West Glacier MT |
MT0030651 | Non Contact Cooling Water | Don Abbey | Rollins MT |
MT0030732 | Town of Ennis WWTP | Town of Ennis | Ennis MT |
MT0031411 | Stoker Coal Processing Facility | Wolf Mountain Coal Inc | Decker MT |
MT0031437 | Sweetgrass Community WWTP | Sweetgrass Comm Community Water Sewer Dist | Toole County MT |
MT0031453 | Town of Winifred WWTP | Town of Winifred | Winifred MT |
MT0031488 | City of Shelby WWTP | City of Shelby | Shelby MT |
MT0031500 | Town of Philipsburg WWTP | Town of Philipsburg | Philipsburg MT |
MT0031551 | Fort Peck Dam | US Army Corps of Engineers | Fort Peck |
MT0031631 | City of Bozeman WTP | City of Bozeman | Bozeman MT |
MT0031658 | Non Contact Cooling Water | John Collins | Whitefish MT |
MT0031712 | Wolf Creek County Water Sewer Dist WWTP | Wolf Creek County Water Sewer Dist | Wolf Creek MT |
MT0031755 | Butte Highlands Mine | Butte Highlands JV LLC | Silver Bow County |
MT0031763 | Rock Creek Mine - Road Project | RC Resources | Sanders County |
MT0031780 | Rosebud Power Plant | Colstrip Energy Limited Partnership | Colstrip MT |
MT0031798 | Culbertson WWTF | Town of Culbertson | Culbertson MT |
MT0031801 | Columbus WWTF | City of Columbus | Columbus, MT |
MT0031828 | Western Energy Company | Rosebud Mine Area F | Colstrip, MT |
MT0031861 | Montana Artesian Water Company | Montana Artesian Water Company | Creston, MT |
MT0031879 | Laurel Travel Center Domestic WWTF | TA Operating LLC | Laurel, MT |
Tintina Montana, Inc.
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Black Butte Copper Project | White Sulphur Springs, MT | |
MT0022560 | City of East Helena WWTP | City of East Helena | East Helena MT |
MT0021229 | Westmoreland Resources - Absaloka Mine | Westmoreland Resources Inc | Big Horn County MT |
MT0032042 | Rosebud Mine Area B AM5 | Westmoreland Rosebud Mining, LLC | Colstrip, MT |
Yellowstone Mountain Club Snowmaking | Yellowstone Mountain Club Snowmaking | Big Sky, MT |
Contacts
Jeff May (406) 444-5326
Christine Weaver (406) 444-3927
Amelia Flanery (406) 444-2856
Hannah New (406) 444-3441
Kristeen Wofford (406) 444-5341
Coal Permits:
Alanna Shaw (406) 444-3967
Compliance Inspectors:
Billings Office
Dan Freeland (406) 256-7655
Bozeman Office
Chris Romankiewicz (406) 475-2138
Helena Office
Jacob Sharbono (406) 594-0944
Don Danesi (406) 444-6871
Missoula Office
John O'Bannon (406) 437-8333
General Permits for Discharges to Surface Waters
Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permits are required for wastewater discharges to state surface waters. There are two types of MPDES permits: Individual and General. A General Permit covers facilities with similar operations and types of discharge, and whose discharges have minimal environmental impact. Examples of this category of permit would be wastewater discharges associated with concentrated feeding operations or suction dredging. All facilities must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) form and other application materials required by the specific General Permit. Written authorization from DEQ is required before an applicant can discharge under any (non-storm water) General Permit.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) - MTG010000
The General Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations regulates discharge of manure, process wastewater, and other wastes to state waters from CAFOs. A CAFO is an Animal Feeding Operation that meets certain additional regulatory criteria, primarily based on number of animals in the confined production area. A CAFO may be designated as Large or Medium, depending on thresholds outlined in the General Permit, or by the determination of DEQ on the basis of potential to contribute pollution to state waters.
CAFO General Permit
Forms
- Notice of Intent (NOI) and Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)
- Instructions for Notice of Intent (NOI) and Nutrient Management Plan (NMP)
- Annual Report (AR2) Form
- Instructions for Annual Report Form (AR2)
- Discharge Event Form (CD)
- Technical Standards for CAFO
- Montana Phosphorus Risk Assessment Agronomy Technical Note
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $600
- Annual Fee: $600
Contacts
- Hannah New (406) 444-3441
Construction Dewatering (CDGP) - MTG070000
The General Permit for Construction Dewatering regulates the discharge of construction dewatering to state surface waters. Construction dewatering is the action of pumping or actively removing ground water and/or surface water from a construction site and includes well pump tests and/or well development. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit.
Construction Dewatering General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $900
- Renewal Fee: $400
- Annual Fee: $450
Contacts
- Christine Weaver(406) 444-3927
Disinfected Water & Hydrostatic Testing – MTG770000
The General Permit for Disinfected Water and Hydrostatic Testing regulates discharges into state waters after treatment resulting from hydrostatic testing or disinfecting with water containing chlorine. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit.
Disinfected Water & Hydrostatic Testing General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $800
- Annual Fee: $750
Contacts
- Kristeen Wofford (406) 444-5341
Domestic Sewage Treatment Lagoons – MTG580000, MTG581000
There are two General Permit for Domestic Sewage Treatment Lagoons 1) for Batch and Non-Discharging Facilities and 2) for Continuous Dischargers. These General Permits regulate the discharge of treated wastewater from eligible public and private domestic lagoons to state surface waters. The General Permits includes effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions.
To be eligible for authorization under one of the General Permits, a facility must:
- Be a facultative or aerated sewage treatment lagoon
- Be classified as a minor discharger (i.e. have an average daily design flow of less than 1.0 million gallons per day);
- Have no pretreatment program;
- Not accept discharge from categorical industrial users (CIU) or significant industrial users (SIU); and
- Not discharge to Outstanding Resource Waters, National Parks, or waterbodies classified as A-1 or A-Closed
Domestic lagoon facilities that do not meet eligibility requirements in the General Permits may need coverage under an Individual Permit using MPDES Form 2A.
Batch & Non-Discharging Facilities – MTG580000
To be eligible for coverage under the General Permit for Domestic Sewage Treatment Lagoons – Batch and Non-Discharging Facilities, a facility must meet the eligibility requirements above as well as discharge nine months of the year or less. To maintain permit coverage after January 1, 2023, all facilities must submit a complete application no later than October 31, 2022 , and receive authorization under the renewed General Permit.
Batch Facilities General Permit (Expiring 12/31/2022)
Batch & Non-Discharging Facilities General Permit (2023)
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $800
- Annual Fee: $850
Contacts
- Christine Weaver(406) 444-3927
Continuous Discharging Facilities – MTG581000
To be eligible for coverage the General Permit for Domestic Sewage Treatment Lagoons – Continuous Dischargers, a facility must meet the eligibility requirements above.
Continuous Discharging Facilities General Permit
The General Permit for Domestic Sewage Treatment Lagoons – Continuous Dischargers (MTG581000) will be administratively extended past the January 1, 2023 expiration date. Facilities authorized under this General Permit will receive additional information from DEQ during the last quarter of 2022.
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $800
- Annual Fee: $850
Contacts
- Christine Weaver(406) 444-3927
Fish Farms - MTG130000
The Fish Farm General Permit regulates discharge wastewater effluent to state surface waters from fish farms and hatcheries. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit. All facilities must develop and implement a waste management plan to minimize waste discharges into state waters.
Fish Farms General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $600
- Annual Fee: $450
Contacts
- Jeff May(406) 444-5326
Pesticides – MTG870000
The General Permit for Pesticides regulates the discharge of certain pesticides (due to application into, over, or near state surface waters) into state surface waters. This is not a pesticide applicator license.
Applicants will be classified as Tier I or Tier II facilities, depending on their pesticide use pattern and total annual treatment area. If a permittee’s application area is less than the thresholds designated for their use pattern, they are considered Tier I facilities and are subject to universal requirements. Tier II facilities are subject to additional requirements, including the development of a Pesticide Discharge Management Plan.
Pesticides General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
Category | New Application Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee) | Renewal Fee | Annual Fee |
---|---|---|---|
Single county-less than threshold | $50 | $25 | $25 |
Multi county-less than threshold | $100 | $50 | $50 |
Single county-greater than threshold | $500 | $250 | $250 |
Multi county-greater than threshold | $1200 | $600 | $600 |
Contacts
- Hannah New (406) 444-3441
Petroleum Cleanup Discharges - MTG790000
The General Permit for Petroleum Cleanup regulates discharge to state surface waters of wastewater from petroleum-related, contaminated water treatment facilities. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit.
Petroleum Cleanup General Permit
Instructions and Forms
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $800
- Annual Fee: $750
Contacts
- Alanna Shaw (406) 444-3967
Produced Water from Oil and Gas Production - MTG310000
The General Permit for Produced Water regulates discharge wastewater from oil and natural gas production wells to ephemeral (seasonal) drainage ways or holding ponds for the purpose of the prescribed beneficial use. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit.
Produced Water General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $900
- Annual Fee: $750
Contacts
- Amelia Flanery (406) 444-2856
Sand and Gravel - MTG490000
The General Permit for Sand and Gravel Operations regulates the discharge of wash water, transport water, scrubber water, and pit dewatering or other process water associated with mineral mining and processing to state surface waters. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit. Other operational discharges may require an Individual Permit and a separate application form.
Sand and Gravel General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
- New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee): $1,200
- Renewal Fee: $900
- Annual Fee: $750
Contacts
- Jeff May(406) 444-5326
- Amelia Flanery (406) 444-2856
Suction Dredges - MTG370000
The General Permit for Portable Suction Dredging regulates discharge wash water from portable recreational suction dredge operations into state surface waters. Effluent limitations, monitoring requirements, and other conditions are set forth in the General Permit.
New applicants must secure area seasonal stream restrictions from the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologist. Both new and renewal applicants must complete a Notice of Intent (Form NOI37), which is filed with DEQ. The fee structure is included on the NOI37 form. All applicants must secure a no-cost Section 310 Permit from the local Conservation District.
Suction Dredging General Permit
Fees and Contacts
Fees
Category | New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee) | Renewal Fee | Annual Fee |
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Resident of Montana | $50 | $25 | $25 |
Nonresident of Montana | $200 | $100 | $100 |
Contacts
- Jeff May (406) 444-5326
Transfer and Termination Forms
•Permit Transfer Notification (PTN) | Use this form to request a transfer or change in name of a legal entity that holds a MPDES General Permit authorization (excluding stormwater). |
• Notice of Termination (NOT) | Use this form to request termination of a MPDES General Permit authorization (excluding stormwater). |
Storm water runoff results from rain and snowmelt events that flow over land or impervious surfaces such as rooftops, paved streets, and parking lots. Storm water runoff carries a variety of pollutants including sediment, oil, fertilizers, pesticides, trash, and animal waste that can negatively impact water quality. DEQ regulates discharges of storm water from municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s), construction activities, and industrial operations through three Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) General Permits.
Storm Water Construction (SWC) – MTR100000
The General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity (SWC) regulates the discharge of storm water from construction sites. Authorization under the SWC is required for construction activities that disturb one or more acres of land. Disturbance is defined as clearing, excavating, grading, grubbing, or placement/removal of earthen material.
SWC General Permit
Forms
Applications
To apply for an authorization under the SWC, submit a complete NOI package to DEQ through DEQ’s e-permitting system (FACTS) A complete NOI package includes a NOI with map, SWPPP (see form below) with map(s), Sage Grouse Program consultation letter (if applicable), and appropriate fee. NOI packages are to be submitted through DEQ’s e-permitting system (FACTS) before the proposed construction start date. A permittee is authorized to discharge under the SWC after DEQ receives a complete Notice of Intent (NOI) package
Other Documents
Transfers
Use the Permit Transfer Notification (PTN) form in FACTS to request a transfer an authorization under the SWC to a new owner or operator or to change the name of a legal entity that holds an authorization.
Terminations
Projects which have reached final stabilization and meet additional termination requirements in the SWC may terminate permit coverage.
Rainfall Erosivity Waiver
To be eligible for a Rainfall Erosivity Waiver, a project must:
- Have a disturbance area of less than 5 acres,
- Begin construction after March 30 th and achieve final stabilization before November 30 th of the same calendar year,
- Have a rainfall erosivity factor of less than 5. The rainfall erosivity factor may be calculated using the EPA online calculator.
A Rainfall Erosivity Waiver does not remove the requirement to implement appropriate erosion and sediment controls, nor does it allow for the violation of water quality standards.
Recently Terminated and Currently Effective SWC Authorizations
Spreadsheets are updated monthly and reflect all current authorizations under the SWC and terminations that have occurred in the last 6 months.
SWPPP Admin/Preparer Training
All SWPPP Administrators and Preparers must be certified by a DEQ-approved training provider (no reciprocity with certification from other states). All approved providers meet the minimum training requirements for SWPPP Administrators and Preparers set forth by DEQ. DEQ does not endorse, control, or sponsor these websites or control the information provided in the training programs. It is the responsibility of the permittee to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Below is a list of currently approved providers for SWPPP Administrator and Preparer training.
Relevant Classes: · BMP 101: Intro to Storm Water Management · BMP 201: SWPPP Admin/Preparer Certification · BMP 201(R): SWPPP Admin/Preparer Re-certification Contact:Scott Olson | |
Relevant Classes: · Creative Courses SWPPP Preparer & Administrator · Creative Courses SWPPP Preparer & Administrator Recert Contact:Alex Zimmerman | |
Relevant Classes: · MPDES SWPPP Admin/Preparer Full Certification · MPDES SWPPP Admin/Preparer Full Re-Certification Contacts:Nathan Hardebeck | Jennifer Lee | |
Montana Contractors Association and Morrison Maierle (joint trainer) Relevant Classes: · SWPPP Administrator Certification · SWPPP Administrator Re-certification Contact: Keith Ouzts | Phone: |
Classes Offered to Employees Only: · SWPPP Administration Certification Program · SWPPP Administration Refresher Program |
Relevant Classes: · CP241: QPSWPPP- Certified SWPPP Preparer and Administrator · CP241R: QPSWPPP Refresher- Certified SWPPP Preparer and Administrator Refresher · CI241: QCIS- Certified SWPPP Administrator · CI241R: QCIS Refresher- Certified SWPPP Administrator Refresher Contact:Andrew Demers | |
Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) Relevant Classes: · WET SWPPP Preparer and Administrator Certificate Program · WET SWPPP Preparer and Administrator Recertification Program Contact: Stephen Coe | |
Contacts and Fees
Contacts
- Wendy Simons
(406) 444-0574 - Jeff May
(406) 444-5326 - Rainfall Erosivity Waivers
Fees
Area (acres=acres of disturbance) |
New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee) |
Renewal Fee |
Annual Fee |
1-5 acres |
$900 |
$900 |
$650 |
More than 5 up to 10 acres |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$750 |
More than 10 up to 25 acres |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,150 |
More than 25 up to 100 acres |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,800 |
More than 100 acres |
$3,500 |
$3,500 |
$2,800 |
Storm Water Industrial (MSGP) – MTR000000
Authorization under the Multi-Sector General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity (also called the Multi-Sector General Permit or MSGP) is required for a wide range of industrial facilities based upon the standard industrial classification code of the facility.
Multi-Sector General Permit
New: Effective February 1, 2023
Forms
Applications
To apply for an authorization under the Multi-Sector General Permit, submit a complete NOI package to DEQ through DEQ’s e-permitting system (FACTS) A complete NOI package includes a NOI with map, SWPPP with map(s), Sage Grouse Program consultation letter (if applicable), and appropriate fee. Submit applications through DEQ’s e-permitting system.
Other Documents
Annual Report
All permittees authorized to discharge storm water under the MSGP must submit an annual report each year to DEQ.
Transfers
Use the Permit Transfer Notification form in FACTS to request a transfer an authorization under the MSGP to a new owner or operator or to change the name of a legal entity that holds an authorization.
Terminations
Facilities which cease operation, no longer discharge to state surface waters, and meet additional termination requirements in the MSGP may apply for termination of permit coverage using the NOT form in FACTS.
No Exposure Certification
Industrial facilities that are required to obtain permit coverage under the MSGP may be excluded from those requirements if they can demonstrate and certify that all industrial materials and processes are protected by a storm-resistant shelter from rain, snowmelt, and runoff. An Industrial No-Exposure certification must be recertified every five years.
Industrial No Exposure Certification Form
Industrial No Exposure Certification Instructions
Contacts and Fees
Contacts
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- Kristeen Wofford
(406) 444-5341
- Kristeen Wofford
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New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee) |
Renewal Fee |
Annual Fee |
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Small: 5 acres or less |
$1,500 |
$1,200 |
$1,000 |
Medium: More than 5 up to 20 acres |
$1,800 |
$1,500 |
$1,200 |
Large: More than 20 acres |
$2,000 |
$1,800 |
$1,500 |
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Renewal Fee |
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Required every 5-years |
$500 |
$300 |
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) – MTR000000
The General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) is required for urbanized areas within the state of Montana. Non-traditional MS4s are systems similar to those of urbanized areas such as such as systems at military bases, large educational, hospital or prison complexes, and highways and other thoroughfares.
MS4 General Permit
Contacts and Fees
Contacts
- Tyler Halligan
(406) 444-2897
Fees
Category |
New Permit Fee (Includes Initial Annual Fee) |
Renewal Fee |
Annual Fee |
Population Greater than 50,000 |
$10,000 |
$7,000 |
$5,000 |
Population of 10,000 to 50,000 |
$8,000 |
$6,000 |
$4,000 |
Population Less than 10,000 |
$6,000 |
$5,000 |
$2,500 |
County MS4 |
$5,000 |
$4,000 |
$1,200 |
Non-Traditional MS4 |
$3,000 |
$2,000 |
$1,200 |
General Contacts
Water Protection Bureau
Main Line
Data Control Specialist
Wendy Simons (406) 444-0574
Program Support Specialist
Theresa Froehlich
MPDES Section Supervisor
Alanna Shaw (406) 444-6769
Compliance Section Supervisor
Chris Romankiewicz (406) 556-4514
Water Protection Bureau Chief
Tatiana Davila
Compliance Inspectors
Billings Office
Dan Freeland
Bozeman Office
Chris Romankiewicz
Helena Office
Don Danesi
Missoula Office
John O'Bannon (406) 437-8333
Montanans rely heavily on groundwater as the primary source of drinking water for many rural domestic water supplies as well as public water systems. Groundwater is also important for irrigation, livestock, and indirectly for thermoelectric power. Montana’s programs for the protection and remediation of groundwater are driven by the need to keep groundwater safe from contamination and to protect and support the current and future uses of groundwater
Montana Groundwater Pollution Control System (MGWPCS) - Groundwater Permits
The Montana Groundwater Pollution Control System (MGWPCS) program issues groundwater discharge permits to owners of potential sources of pollution to state groundwater. Typical permitted facilities include residential wastewater treatment systems, metal ore mills, lumber mills, wood product manufacturers, breweries, and community water treatment plants.
Who Needs a Permit?
The Montana Water Quality Act (§75-5-605 ) requires a valid permit for the following activities:
(a) construct, modify, or operate a disposal system that discharges into any state waters;
(b) construct or use any outlet for the discharge of sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes into any state waters; or
(c) discharge sewage, industrial wastes, or other wastes into any state waters.
MGWPCS permits are for discharge to state groundwaters. They are not applicable for discharges occurring within the boundaries of federally recognized Indian Lands. For additional information on discharges occurring within Indian Lands please refer to the USEPA Underground Injection Control Program
MGWPCS permits may also not be applicable for discharges located near state surface waters. For additional information on surface water discharge permits, please refer to the Surface Water Discharge (MPDES) program.
Applying for a MGWPCS Permit
An individual MGWPCS permit is a stand-alone permit issued for a site-specific activity. Each individual permit may differ as they are based on the specifics of each discharge site and of each proposed discharge activity.
Each individual permit is placed into a category based on the type of wastewater to be discharged; either domestic (e.g. sinks, toilets, showers) or non-domestic (industrial or other wastewater). Please apply or renew an individual permit using our online system FACTS.
Permit Maintenance and Modifications
Maintenance of an existing permit is sometimes needed in order to keep the permit up to date with proposed facility or administration changes. A Modifications may be classified as either a minor or major depending on the proposed changes.
Major Modifications are typically required when the permittee plans to alter their collection system, treatment facility, or disposal structures (e.g. addition of a discharging structure, increase in design capacity). A modification may not be required when replacing like-for-like equipment, or improving the existing treatment methods.
The application procedures for major modification of an individual permit mirrors the administrative procedure in applying for a new permit. For more information, please refer to the Individual Permit Application Information.
Minor Modifications are typical when the permittee plans on undergoing minor administrative changes such as transfer of permit ownership. In order to transfer ownership, a complete PTN form, along with a $500 minor modification fee is required.
Existing Groundwater Permits
Permit Number | Facility Name | Name | Location |
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MTX000002 | CONTACT MINING COMPANY | CONTACT MINING COMPANY | PHILIPSBURG |
MTX000014 | OT MINING CORPORATION | OT MINING CORPORATION | BASIN |
MTX000052 | COLSTRIP ENERGY LP ROSEBUD FLYASH DISPOSAL | COLSTRIP ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | COLSTRIP |
MTX000061 | YELLOWSTONE ENERGY LTD | YELLOWSTONE ENERGY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | WARREN |
MTX000092 | PLUM CREEK MANUFACTURING FACILITY | PLUM CREEK COLUMBIA FALLS | COLUMBIA FALLS |
MTX000094 | BARRETTS MINERALS INC | BARRETTS MINERALS INC | DILLON |
MTX000097 | PARADINE MILL | PARADINE MILL, INC. | RADERSBURG |
MTX000099 | ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS | ROSEBURG FOREST PRODUCTS | MISSOULA |
MTX000100 | STAMPEDE PACKING COMPANY AKA MEAT PRODUCTION INC | STAMPEDE PACKING COMPANY | KALISPELL |
MTX000102 | NEW CASTLE COURT | LIERG INC | MISSOULA |
MTX000103 | RAMSHORN VIEW ESTATES | RAMSHORN SUBDIVISION OWNERS ASSOCIATION | GALLATIN GATEWAY |
MTX000105 | DRH CHICO TENANT LLC | CHICO HOT SPRINGS | PRAY |
MTX000108 | 4 DOT MEADOWS SUBDIVISION | 4 DOT MEADOWS CO WATER AND SEWER | BELGRADE |
MTX000110 | FOUR CORNERS WATER & SEWER DISTRICT WWTS | FOUR CORNERS WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | BOZEMAN |
MTX000111 | WOODY MOUNTAIN SUBDIVISION | TRIPLE TREE INC | MISSOULA |
MTX000112 | VALLEY GROVE WATER AND SEWER | VALLEY GROVE WATER AND SEWER DIST | BOZEMAN |
MTX000115 | BLAINS MOBILE HOME COURT | MEADOWLARK CAPITAL LLC | BILLINGS |
MTX000116 | CITY OF BELGRADE | CITY OF BELGRADE | BELGRADE |
MTX000118 | AVALON LIVING INC | ST. FRANCIS SENIOR RESOURCES INC | EMIGRANT |
MTX000119 | RED CREEK RANCH LLC | RED CREEK RANCH USERS ASSOC INC | WEST YELLOWSTONE |
MTX000121 | AQUAFLO LLC - SKYVIEW WATER AND SEWER UTILITY | AQUAFLO LLC | HELENA |
MTX000122 | CORVALLIS WWTF | CORVALLIS COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT | CORVALLIS |
MTX000123 | CRAZY MOUNTAIN GUEST RANCH | ALTRIA GROUP DISTRIBUTION COMPANY | CLYDE PARK |
MTX000125 | SUN MOUNTAIN LUMBER MILL | SUN MOUNTAIN LUMBER INC | DEER LODGE |
MTX000126 | BOZEMAN HOT SPRINGS CAMPGROUND | TRD INC | BOZEMAN |
MTX000127 | TOWN PUMP TRAVEL PLAZA BONNER | BONNER 1 RE | BONNER |
MTX000129 | FIRELIGHT MEADOWS SUBDIVISION | HLH LLC | BIG SKY |
MTX000134 | SUGAR LOAF WOOL CARDING MILL | SUGAR LOAF WOOL CARDING MILL | HALL |
MTX000135 | GOLDEN ESTATES III | GOLDEN ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC | HELENA |
MTX000136 | BELGRADE GARDENS SUBDIVISION | BELGRADE COMMERCIAL PARK CORP | BELGRADE |
MTX000138 | MT DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION - DENA MORA REST AREA | MONTANA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION | SALTESE |
MTX000141 | BRIDGE CREEK ESTATES | BRIDGE CREEK ESTATES LLC | HELENA |
MTX000142 | WILDFLOWER SUBDIVISION | WILDFLOWER SUBDIVISION HOA | HAMILTON |
MTX000143 | SADDLEBACK RIDGE SUBDIVISION | SADDLEBACK RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. | LAUREL |
MTX000144 | BRIDGER BOWL | BRIDGER BOWL | BOZEMAN |
MTX000145 | BOZEMAN FISH TECHNOLOGY CENTER | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE | BOZEMAN |
MTX000146 | TURAH MEADOWS CO SEWER AND WATER DIST | TURAH MEADOWS CO SEWER AND WATER DIST | TURAH |
MTX000147 | RIVER ROCK SUBDIVISION | RIVER ROCK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST | BELGRADE |
MTX000148 | TOWN PUMP THREE FORKS | THREE FORKS 1 RE2 | THREE FORKS |
MTX000149 | FOX CROSSING SUBDIVISION | FOX CROSSING SUBDIVISION HOMEOWNERS ASSOC | HELENA |
MTX000150 | GREEN HILLS RANCH SUBDIVISION | GREENHILLS RANCH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | BOZEMAN |
MTX000151 | HEBGEN LAKE ESTATES COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT | HEBGEN LAKE ESTATES CO WATER SEWER DISTRICT | WEST YELLOWSTONE |
MTX000153 | MANLEY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION COMMUNITY DRAINFIELD | MANLEY MEADOWS HOMEOWNERS ASSN | BOZEMAN |
MTX000157 | BROADWATER ESTATES MAJOR SUBDIVISION | BROADWATER DEVELOPMENT LLC | HELENA |
MTX000160 | GRASSLAND SUBDIVISION | GRASSLAND ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOC | HELENA |
MTX000161 | LINLEE LAKES SUBDIVISION | AQUANET INC LINLEE LAKE ESTATE | BILLINGS |
MTX000162 | TOWN PUMP TRAVEL PLAZA GREAT FALLS #5 GORE HILL | GREAT FALLS 5 RE | GREAT FALLS |
MTX000164 | GLACIER RANCH SUBDIVISION | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK | KALISPELL |
MTX000165 | EAST GALLATIN COMMERCIAL CNTR | EAST GALLATIN COMMERCIAL CENTER PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC | BOZEMAN |
MTX000166 | FALCON ESTATES SUBDIVISION | SCOTT TWITE | FLORENCE |
MTX000167 | GRAND VALLEY ESTATES | TOM AND KIM HARRISON | HELENA |
MTX000168 | SILVER CREEK COMMERCIAL SUBDIV | BRIDGE CREEK ESTATES LLC | HELENA |
MTX000170 | KOOTENAI CREEK VILLAGE | FBN INC KOOTENAI CREEK VILLAGE | VICTOR |
MTX000171 | ST MARY WASTEWATER FACILITY | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | SAINT MARY |
MTX000172 | LAZY J SOUTH SUBDIVISION | LAZY J UTILITY ASSOCIATION, INC. | BIG SKY |
MTX000174 | FOX CROSSING III SUBDIVISION | FX3 HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION | EAST HELENA |
MTX000176 | APPLEGATE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION | VALLEY SAND AND GRAVEL LLC | HELENA |
MTX000177 | COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES SUBDIVISION WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM | COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT | BELGRADE |
MTX000178 | GLACIER POINT SUBDIVISION | LEE WOLFE - INTEGRATED WATER INC | HELENA |
MTX000182 | BRYANT NO 3 SUBDIVISION | BRYANT ACRES NO 3 SUBDIVISION | HELENA |
MTX000188 | KOOTENAI LODGE LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST | KOOTENAI LODGE LAKE COUNTY WATER-SEWER | BIGFORK |
MTX000189 | TOWN PUMP TRAVEL PLAZA BILLINGS #4 | BILLINGS 4 RE | LOCKWOOD |
MTX000190 | HAYFIELD ESTATES WWTS | TENNESON FAMILY LLC | HELENA |
MTX000192 | JEFFERSON LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORP SUNLIGHT BUSINESS PARK | JEFFERSON LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. | WHITEHALL |
MTX000193 | HUNGRY HORSE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT | HUNGRY HORSE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS LLC | HUNGRY HORSE |
MTX000194 | THE WILDERNESS CLUB | WILDERNESS PRESERVE US LP | EUREKA |
MTX000197 | JULIE RASMUSSEN - STONEY BROOK VILLAGE CONDOS | JULIE RASMUSSEN | MONTANA CITY |
MTX000204 | HOMESTAKE MEADOWS PHASE II WWTP | HOMESTAKE MEADOWS PHASE II HOA | BUTTE |
MTX000205 | CORONADO RESOURCES - MADISON PROJECT | CORONADO RESOURCES USA LLC | SILVER STAR |
MTX000207 | FRENCHTOWN SCHOOL DIST HIGH SCHOOL & JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | FRENCHTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT | FRENCHTOWN |
MTX000208 | ONE HORSE ESTATES SEWER SYSTEM | ONE HORSE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. WILLIAM SCHROCK |
FLORENCE |
MTX000210 | HERON CREEK SUBDIVISION | SUSSEX DEVELOPMENT INC | HELENA |
MTX000211 | ROCK CREEK RESORT WWTF | RCR HOLDINGS, LLC | RED LODGE |
MTX000212 | ROBERT ALEXANDER - RED DOG RANCH SUBDIVISION | ROBERT ALEXANDER | FRENCHTOWN |
MTX000213 | PEAK HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER SEWER SYSTEM | PEAK HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER LLC | MISSOULA |
MTX000214 | POINT OF PINES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC INC WWTF | POINT OF PINES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC INC | WHITEFISH |
MTX000219 | INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH LLC INDIAN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION | INDIAN SPRINGS RANCH LLC | EUREKA |
MTX000220 | GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RENTAL CAR FACILITY CARWASH | FCA RENTALS LLC | KALISPELL |
MTX000221 | MANY GLACIER WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT | GLACIER NATIONAL PARK | BABB |
MTX000223 | GENESIS BUSINESS PARK | GENESIS BUSINESS PARTNERS LLC | BOZEMAN |
MTX000224 | BOZEMAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT | CITY OF BOZEMAN | BOZEMAN |
MTX000225 | FRONTIER BUILDERS - TIMBER WORKS ESTATES SUBDIVISION | FRONTIER BUILDERS INC | HELENA |
MTX000226 | GREY ROCK MAJOR SUBDIVISION | GREY ROCK LLC | HELENA |
MTX000228 | FH STOLTZE LAND AND LUMBER CO | F H STOLTZE LAND AND LUMBER CO | COLUMBIA FALLS |
MTX000229 | GALLATIN GATEWAY COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST WWF | GALLATIN GATEWAY COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DIST | GALLATIN GATEWAY |
MTX000230 | HF GATEWAY VILLAGE WASTEWATER FACILITY | HF GATEWAY VILLAGE, LLC | GALLATIN GATEWAY |
MTX000231 | ANACONDA-DEER LODGE COUNTY WASTEWATER HOLDING PONDS AND IP BEDS FACILITY | ANACONDA DEER LODGE COUNTY | ANACONDA |
MTX000232 | TOWN PUMP BELGRADE NO 4 TRUCK STOP AND CONVENIENCE STORE | BELGRADE 4 RES2 | BELGRADE |
MTX000233 | PARCEL #698800 | LEE FOSS | HAMILTON |
MTX000234 | SEELEY LAKE SEWER DISTRICT WATER RESOURCE AND RECOVERY FACILITY | SEELEY LAKE SEWER DISTRICT | POWELL COUNTY |
MTX000238 | SOUTH WIND WATER & SEWER DISTRICT WWTP | SOUTH WIND WATER & SEWER DISTRICT | GREAT FALLS |
MTX000240 | FOX HILLS UTILITIES, LLC | FOX HILLS UTILITIES WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM | KALISPELL |
MTX000241 | COUNTRY INN & SUITES HOTEL | GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | GLACIER PARK |
MTX000242 | LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS STATE PARK | MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS | LEWIS & CLARK CAVERNS STATE PARK |
MTX000243 | MILL CREEK MEADOW SUBDIVISIONS | MILL CREEK MEADOWS HOA | MISSOULA COUNTY |
MTX000244 | WEST YELLOWSTONE WWTF | TOWN OF WEST YELLOWSTONE | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000245 | TERRA NOVA CABINS WWT SYSTEM | E.I. HOLDINGS | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000248 | PARK 520 HOTEL | PARK 520 HOTEL LLC | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000249 | MICROTEL INN & SUITES SYSTEM | M. Y. GLOBAL PROPERTIES LLC | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000261 | PARADISE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY | SANDERS COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT AT PARADISE | SANDERS COUNTY |
MTX000264 | WINSTON MINE | WINSTON GOLD CORPORATION | BROADWATER COUNTY |
MTX000265 | SHEPHERD SCHOOL WASTEWATER SYSTEM | SHEPHERD SCHOOL | YELLOWSTONE COUNTY |
MTX000266 | BIG SKY OPHIR SCHOOL | BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT #72 | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000267 | LEWIS AND CLARK CAVERNS CAMPGROUND | FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, STATE PARKS DIVISION | JEFFERSON COUNTY |
MTX000268 | SMITH SUBDIVISIONS WWTF | VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OF HELENA, LLC | LEWIS & CLARK COUNTY |
MTX000274 | R BAR N ESTATES SUBDIVISION | DRT INVESTMENTS, LLC | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000275 | NORTH STAR LANDING SUBDIVISION | LODESTONE ADVENTURES, LLC | LINCOLN COUNTY |
MTX000278 | MANHATTAN WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY | TOWN OF MANHATTAN | GALLATIN COUNTY |
MTX000280 | RIDGE RUN BASEBALL FACILITY | MARTIN KELLY | FLATHEAD COUNTY |
MTX000287 | STONEY BROOK VILLAGE CONDOS | STONEY BROOK VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION | JEFFERSON COUNTY |
MTX000289 | BIG SKY WATERPARK | MARLO'S LIQUID ASSESTS COMPANY, LLC | FLATHEAD COUNTY |
MTX000292 | BOZEMAN #9 TOWN PUMP HUFFINE LANE | BOZEMAN GOOCH HILL RE, LLC | GALLATIN COUNTY |
Contacts
Section Supervisor
Erik Englebert (406) 444-4806
Program Lead
Chris Boe (406) 444-6752
401 Water Quality Certification
The federal Clean Water Act requires state certification for any permit or license issued by a federal agency for an activity that may result in a discharge to state waters, including wetlands.
This requirement allows Montana to have input into federally approved projects that may affect its waters (rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands) and in protecting water quality by applying state water quality standards. Examples of activities that may require a Section 401 certification include:
- Placement of dredged or fill materials into waters of the state and/or wetlands;
- Structural fill such as culverts and bridge supports;
- Road and utility crossings;
- Dredging, excavation, channel widening, or straightening;
- Flooding, excavating, draining and/or filling a wetland;
- Bank sloping; stabilization;
- Stream channel relocation;
- Water diversions;
- Diversion, obstruction, or change of the natural flow or bed of any waters of the state (e.g., debris removal, bank stabilization, or culverting);
- Constructing a barrier across a stream, channel, or watercourse that will create a reservoir (e.g., dams, weirs, dikes, levees or other similar structures).
FORMS | DESCRIPTION | ASSOCIATED AUTHORIZATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS |
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This form is used to apply for a short-term exemption from surface water quality standards for emergency remediation application | 308-Emergency Remediation | |
This form is used to apply for a short-term water quality standard for turbidity related to construction activities | 318-Turbidity |
Nationwide Permits
Nationwide Permits are for projects that have minimal impacts and that qualify for the Nationwide Section 401 Certification. Every five years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reissues Nationwide Permits which authorize specific activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act.
DEQ’s Water Quality Certification for the 2021 Nationwide Permits.
We have partnered with state and federal agencies and utilize a Joint Application Form which is available through the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation stream permitting site
Fees
Fees for applications are based on the gross value of any proposed project and must be submitted with the Joint Application Form. The 401 Certification requires a minimum fee of $400, or 1 percent of the gross value of the proposed project, not to exceed $20,000.
Submit a completed Joint Application Form and pay fees through FACTS under the Applicant's organization.
Contacts
401 Water Quality Certification
Keenan Storrar (406) 444-2734
Temporary Turbidity (318 Authorization)
Operators of a short-term construction or construction-related activity that could result in a release of sediment or turbid water must obtain authorization prior to beginning the project. Each authorization will include conditions that minimize, to the extent practicable, the magnitude of any change in water quality and the length of time during which any change may occur. Some may include site-specific requirements that ensure the activity does not have any long-term impact on existing and beneficial uses of state water.
Who Must Apply
Any person, agency, or entity, public or private, initiating construction activity that will cause short-term or temporary violations of state surface water quality standards for turbidity.
Activities Requiring a Permit
Any activity in any state water that will cause unavoidable short-term violations of water quality standards. “State water” includes any body of water, irrigation system, or drainage system, either surface or underground, including wetlands, except for irrigation water where the water is used up within the irrigation system and the water is not returned to other state water.
Application Procedure/Timeline
A 318 Authorization must be obtained prior to initiating a project. The authorization may be obtained from DEQ, or may be waived by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks during its review process under the Natural Streambed and Land Preservation Act (310 Permit) or the Stream Protection Act (SPA 124 Permit). Under certain circumstances, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks can issue 318 permits on behalf of DEQ.
Individual applications submitted to DEQ are normally processed within 30 to 60 days. Authorizations waived under the 310 or SPA 124 permit processes correspond to the timeframe under each permit system, usually 30 to 60 days. There is an application fee of $250 (make check or money order payable to Water Protection Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality).
Apply for short-term water quality standard for turbidity related construction activity using the Joint Application Form available through the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) stream permitting site.
Contacts
318 Authorization,
Keenan Storrar (406) 444-2734
FACTS is the Water Protection Bureau’s online system to apply for and manage wastewater and stormwater discharge permits. All permits, individual surface and groundwater as well as general permits, are included in the system.
The only "general permit" exceptions are for 318 and 401 authorizations (respectively, these are Short-Term Water Quality Standard for Turbidity Related to Construction Activity and Water Quality Certification for Other Federal Permits & Licenses). These authorizations will be added in a future development phase of the system. For questions or assistance, please call 406-444-5388 or contact Gina Self by email at: gself@mt.gov
System Tutorials and Help
- User Registration and Management
- Manage Organizations
- Manage Organizations Contacts
- Signatory Authorities - Identity Proofing and Electronic Signature Agreement
- Renewing a CAFO
- MPDES/MGWPCS Application
- MPDES/MGWPCS Application Renewal
- Pay Fees
- Sign Application
- Frequently Asked Questions
- FACTS System SW-C Training:
Log In to FACTS
Note: This application works best when using Internet Explorer or Chrome.
Noncompliance reporting is required when a permittee identifies condition(s) that are not in compliance with or when a permittee determines they will not be able to comply with a condition(s) of their permit. Examples of noncompliance include: any noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment; a discharge of pollutants from the construction project site to state waters; failure of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs); and failure to conduct inspections.
Timelines to Report Noncompliance
Permittees are required to adhere to the following oral and written reporting timelines.
24-Hour Notification
The permittee must provide an oral report to the Compliance Inspector within 24 hours of first identifying the noncompliance. If the event of noncompliance occurs on a weekend, leave a message on the Water Protection Bureau’s main number: (406) 444-5546 or the Water Quality Division line at (406) 444-6697.
Written Report
A written report must be submitted to the Compliance Inspector within five days of the discovery of noncompliance. The Discharge Permit Noncompliance Reporting form must be completed and mailed to the address below within five days of the 24-hour oral report.
Discharge Permit Noncompliance Reporting Form
Department of Environmental Quality Water Protection Bureauc/o (Name of Compliance Inspector)
P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901
Water Protection Bureau Contacts:
Bureau Chief
Tatiana Davila (406) 444-0420
Program Support Specialist
Theresa Froehlich (406) 444-6764
Compliance, Training, and Technical Assistance:
Section Supervisor
Chris Romankiewicz (406) 556-4514
Groundwater Permitting (MGWPCS), 401 Certification, and 318 Authorization:
Section Supervisor
Erik Englebert (406) 444-4806
Surface Water Permitting (MPDES):
Section Supervisor
Alanna Shaw (406) 444-3967
Public Water Supply System Operator Assistance
An estimated 86 percent of Montanans get their water from public water systems. These public water systems and their water works operators are the first line of defense against contaminants getting into our water supplies and threatening public health. This section was developed for public water system owners and operators. For consumer information, go to Understanding Your Drinking Water on the Drinking Water program page.
Compliance and reporting is critical to maintaining both Montana’s public water supply and the health of Montana lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands. DEQ conducts a variety of inspections and requires mandatory reporting to ensure compliance and protection of public health and Montana waters.
The purpose of a sanitary survey is to protect public health by ensuring a water system is able to consistently and reliably deliver an adequate quality and quantity of safe drinking water to the consumer and to maintain compliance with regulations.
To achieve this, the surveyor will evaluate eight key elements of a water system.
Eight Key Elements of a Sanitary Survey:
- Source
- Treatment
- Distribution system
- Finished water storage
- Pumps, pump facilities, and controls
- Monitoring, reporting, and data verification
- System management and operation
- Operator compliance with state requirements
In addition, technical assistance can be provided during the survey visit. This can be an opportunity to clarify proper monitoring and sampling requirements or procedures and be informed of any upcoming changes in regulations.
How Often are These Surveys Conducted?
Please refer to Sanitary Survey Fact Sheet for information on what to expect and how to prepare for an upcoming sanitary survey.
- Community Water Systems: At leaste every three years
- Non-Transient Non-Community Water System: At least every five years
- Transient Non-Community Water System: At least every five years
The Public Water Supply Monitoring Schedule informs public water system operators, owners, and administrators on: what they must sample for; the required number of samples to be taken; where and when samples are to be taken; correct label information for the sample bottles and forms; and whether the system has met the current requirement.
Public Water Supply Monitoring Schedule
Submitting Public Water Sample Results
Individual system submittals for chlorines, SWTR monthly reports, and miscellaneous system submittals can be emailed to:
Submitting Public Water Sample Results - Using Compliance Monitoring Data Portal (CMDP)
The Compliance Monitoring Data Portal is a web-based reporting system created by EPA for laboratories reporting drinking water compliance sample results (and soon for public water systems to report operational data) to state primacy agencies. Nationally, the State Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) is being replaced and CMDP is the start of this transition to the new SDWIS Prime database
- CMDP replaced the DEQ Lab Application Sample Reporting (LASR) application which has been retired and no longer supported by DEQ.
- In Montana CMDP went into production October 2017
- Information on Drinking Water Certified Lab Program.
Create a CMDP Account - CMDP - Reporting Data - EPA Advanced Shared Services
Submit your water sample results to CMDP - CMDP Login Page
Create a Sample Result Report - CMDP-Lab Report Builder Tool
This report builder tool is for CMDP labs to generate a results report for their customers. This tool provides a splitter that separates the CMDP report by individual PWSID and provides customization features for Lab address, logo, and customer address for a standard mailing window envelope.
Getting Started:
- Save as a zip file, extract all, and will be saved as an html file.
- Expand the instructions and step through to your sample results report.
Issuing a Drinking Water Advisory
Water systems and state or local agencies issue drinking water advisories when they believe water quality is or may be compromised. Advisories tell individuals, schools, hospitals, businesses, and others about the situation and how to take immediate action.
- Boil Water Order Public Notice MCL
- Boil Water Order Public Notice – Non MCL
- Health Advisory Public Notice MCL
- Health Advisory Public Notice – Non MCL
- Practice Fillable Form
- Health Advisory Tables Denied
Mail, fax or email a copy to the person that sent you the letter. Please consult the specific rule manager for public notice requirements. Be sure to include the name of the DEQ staff person in the mailing address.
Submit information to:
Water Quality Division
c/o (Name of DEQ Employee)
P.O. Box 200901
Helena MT 59620-0901
Fax: (406) 444-1374
Public Water Supply Forms
Consumer Confidence Rule
Lead and Copper
- Consumer Notice Certification Form of Lead Tap Water Monitoring
- Lead and Copper Consumer Notice Posting Template for Non-Community - Non-Transient Systems
- Lead and Copper Consumer Notice Letter Template for Community Systems
- Sampling Location Change
- How to Calculate 90th Percentile Values
- Lead and Copper Site Sampling Plan
- 90th Percentile Calculator (EXTERNAL LINK)
- Sampling Instructions for NTNC
- Sampling Instructions for Communities
Revised Total Coliform Rule
- Level 1 Assessment Form
- Seasonal System Checklist and Certification Form (Instructions)
- Seasonal Start-up Form
- Montana Site Sampling Plan Form
- Sample Siting Plan Guidance and Instructions
Disinfection By Products Rule
Fluoride Public Notice
Groundwater Chlorine Monitoring Form
Chemical Waivers
Surface Water Treatment System Report (SWTR)
Filtered System Forms:
- Single Baffle Factor Direct & Conventional Filtration MOR
- Single Baffle Factor Alternative (Membrane or Cartridge) Filtration MOR
- 2 Baffling Factor Direct & Conventional Filtration MOR
- UV Calculated Dose Approach
- UV Set Point Approach
Unfiltered System Forms
- Source Water Quality Conditions for Unfiltered Systems
- Long-Term Source Water Quality Conditions for Unfiltered Systems
- CT Determination for Surface Water Systems
- CT Compliance Report & Distribution System Disinfectant Residual Data
Consecutive Connection Systems (Surface Water Purchase)
Water/Sewer Main and Water Supply Well Checklists
- Deviation Form A
- Fillable Deviation Form A
- Deviation Form B
- Fillable Deviation Form B
- Sample Easement Language
- GWUDISW Preliminary Assessment Form
- Well Grout Form
- 2018 Community Water Supply Well Checklist DEQ-1
- 2018 Non-Community Water Supply Well Checklist DEQ-3
- 2014 Water Main Extension and Replacement Checklist
- 2014 Sewer Main Certified Checklist
Subdivision Forms
General Subdivision Forms
- Complete Application Package (Print)
- Complete Application Package (Fillable)
- Guidance & Instructions
- Pre-Application Form (Print)
- Pre-Application Form (fillable)
Application Parts I - IV
- Application Part I - General Description & Information (Print)
- Application Part I - General Description & Information (Fillable)
- Application Part II - Required for Approval under Sanitation in Subdivisions Laws
- Application Part III - Required for Environmental Assessment under the Subdivision & Platting Act
- Application Part IV - Subdivision Checklist (fillable)
- Application Part IV - Subdivision Checklist (Print)
Other Subdivision Forms
- Municipal Facilities Exclusion Checklist (MFE)
- Municipal Facilities Exclusion Checklist (Fillable)
- Notice of Change to Municipal or District Water & Sewer Checklist
- Notice of Change to Municipal or District Water & Sewer Checklist (Fillable)
- Significance Determination Checklist
- Subdivision Review Fee Calculation - Effective March 1, 2020
- Environmental Assessment Checklist
- Nitrate Calculation Sheet
- Nitrate Calculation Sheet - Includes option for calculating cumulative effects
- Phosphorus Calculation Sheet
Deviation Waiver Request Forms
Public Water Supply Field Services: (406) 444-6697
Field Services Supervisor
Lisa Kaufman (406) 444-5313
Field Services Contacts:
Billings Office
Karl Carlson (406) 247-4444
Helena Office
Gerard Gernand (406) 444-5881
Kirk Yoder (406) 444-7494
Tammy Jacobson (406) 444-4071
Kalispell Office
Mike Kropp (406) 755-8971
Melissa Gonser (406) 755-8976
Greg Sandberg (406) 755-8972
Missoula Office
Sandy Arnold (406) 541-9015
Melee Valett (406) 541-9016
Water Protection Bureau: (406) 444-0917
Compliance Section Supervisor
Chris Romankiewicz (406) 556-4514
Compliance Inspectors:
Billings Office
Dan Freeland (406) 256-7655
Bozeman Office
Chris Romankiewicz (406) 475-2138
Helena Office
Don Danesi (406) 444-6871
Missoula Office
John O'Bannon (406) 437-8333
Sample Reminders
DEQ will send a phone call, text, or email reminder for outstanding samples or forms with upcoming due dates. Participation is voluntary. It is still the responsibility of the PWS to meet their monitoring requirements and DEQ is not responsible for a PWS to maintain compliance. The contact is responsible for associated phone call or text charges, not DEQ.
Reminders will be sent for samples and forms before they are due, generally about 75% through compliance period. For example, total coliform reminders will be targeted for the third week of the month and annual nitrate will be scheduled for the end of the 3rd quarter (September). Each reminder will be sent specific to a rule (Bacteria will be separate from Chlorine, etc.). For contacts who are signed up as contact for multiple PWS, will receive one email with all the PWS that have outstanding forms or samples. Phone messages will leave a voice message if there is no answer and the phone has a voicemail option.
Reminders will not be sent for all rules. The rules that reminders will be sent include: RTCR - Monthly and Quarterly Bacteria and Seasonal Startup Form; Monthly Chlorine Sheets; Nitrate; Asbestos; SOC, VOC, IOC; DBP (3-year schedules only); Lead and Copper Sample and Consumer Notice; CCR and CCR Certification Form; Radionuclides; and State-Wide Waiver.
Please email the required information to dpws@mt.gov . The required information includes: Contact Name, PWS Name and PWSID, Preferred delivery method phone call, text message, or email, phone number or email address.
Reminder contact need not be the operator or administrative contact, it can be anyone the system designates. Contacts that wish to receive reminders for more than one PWS are required to sign up for email reminders only (phone call and text message are not eligible). Each PWS is limited to one phone or text contact and up to five email contacts.
I sampled and still received a reminder. It is likely that the lab has not submitted the sample to DEQ. Please call your lab first and ask them to submit the sample to DEQ or contact the DEQ Rule Manager.
I signed up for reminders and have not received one yet. If you have been sampling on time it is likely because DEQ has received the samples prior to sending the reminders. You can also confirm the contact information by asking DEQ.
I did not receive a reminder and then I received a violation. It is the responsibility of water system to maintain compliance. This reminder service is designed to assist water systems but does not replace their responsibility.
Wastewater Treatment System Operator Assistance
Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permits for wastewater treatment require the reporting of discharge monitoring results. All Montana facilities required to submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) are directed to file electronically with NetDMR. EPA provides guidance and information to NetDMR through its support portal.
I. Attend NetDMR Training before creating a NetDMR account using one of two trainings:
EPA Online Training and Presentations
II. Create an account in NetDMR Test Site
Step 1: Create an account in the NetDMR Test Site (used for training only)
Step 2: Request your permit (s) and practice entering and submitting data in your NetDMR test account.
Step 3: After entering DMRs in the test environment log into the NetDMR Production Site.
III. Create an account in NetDMR Production Site
Step 1: Go to NetDMR Production Site (used for actual DMR submissions)
Step 2: Request your permit and VERIFY that your DMRs in NetDMR production match your permit requirements
Step 3: Submit a subscriber agreement for each permit to which you are requesting NetDMR production access.
Step 4: Enter and submit DMR data in your NetDMR production account per your permit requirements.
Step 5: Print a copy of a submitted DMR (COR).
Contacts
Wendy Simons 444-0574
Gina Self 444-5388
An unintentional discharge of raw sewage from a sanitary sewer (sanitary sewer overflow), which does not occur at the designated waste water treatment plant outfall, can seriously endanger public health and contaminate waters, causing serious water quality problems.
Timelines to Report Noncompliance
Permittees are required to adhere to the following oral and written reporting timelines.
24-Hour Notification
Information must be provided orally to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) within 24 hours from the time the overflow was discovered. The 24-hour report of noncompliance must be made to the DEQ Water Protection Bureau at (406) 444-5546 or 444 - 6697 or to the state Office of Disaster and Emergency services at (406) 431-0411.
Written Report
A written report must also be provided within five days from the time the overflow was discovered. All sanitary sewer overflows, no matter the circumstances or cause, must be reported to DEQ, even if you do not believe a violation has occurred. See the documents below for additional information regarding timelines and reporting requirements for a sanitary sewer overflow.
DEQ is authorized by state law to require compliance with environmental laws, federal regulations, and state rules regulating surface water discharge and storm water permits. Compliance activities include traditional enforcement methods, such as inspections and public complaint response, as well as technical assistance.
General Compliance Evaluation Inspections
Compliance Evaluations Inspections (CEI) determine a facility’s status with regulations, permit conditions, and other program requirements. Inspectors also verify the adequacy of sampling and monitoring conducted and the accuracy of information submitted to DEQ.
Compliance Inspection Process
There are four major components of a compliance evaluation inspection. In addition, the review and submission of the inspection report package is to be completed by the permittee following the inspection:
- Entrance Meeting
- Records Review
- Site Evaluation
- Reporting Preliminary Findings
- Inspection Report
Entrance Meeting
During the entrance meeting, the inspector will inform the on-site personnel of the reason for the Compliance Evaluation Inspection and provide an overview of the process. Examples of information discussed during this portion of the CEI include:
- Identification/verification of the owner/operator;
- A determination of who is the authorized representative for the facility;
- A determination of whether the facility is being leased, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the lessor and lessee;
- Address questions concerning the history of the facility including any discharges which may have occurred;
- A determination of the conditions at the facility as they exist at the time of the CEI.
Records Review
During the Records Review portion of the CEI, the compliance inspector will review the facility-specific records to ensure the permit stipulated recordkeeping and reporting conditions are being met. Depending on the type of permit, the inspector may request copies of the following information:
- General Permit/Authorization Letter
- Individual Permit
- Operational/Laboratory/Facility Monitoring Records
Facility Site Evaluation
During the Facility Site Evaluation, the compliance inspector will assess site conditions and determine if the number and location of discharges are as described in the permit, and if the discharges are in accordance with the permit provisions. The inspector will verify operational conditions, including best management practices. The inspector will also review whether nutrient reduction plans are being implemented, assess the condition and adequacy of implemented plans, and determine areas of noncompliance.
Report of Preliminary Findings
At the conclusion of the inspection, the compliance inspector will provide preliminary findings and explain the Inspection Report process. If additional information is required from the permittee to complete the CEI, the inspector will provide a list of information and specify a date for submittal. Permittees are encouraged to ask questions so issues that arose during the inspection can be clarified.
Please Note Any information presented during the exit report is preliminary. The final factual findings and observations will be documented in the Inspection Report Package.
Inspection Report
Documented areas of noncompliance that require the permittee to complete corrective action will be reported in the Inspection Report and require the permittee to complete corrective actions to return to compliance. Additional information included in the Inspection Report Package may include areas of potential noncompliance. The Final Inspection Report Package will include:
- Cover Letter
- Completed MPDES 3560 Compliance Inspection Form
- Narrative Inspection Report
- Photo Report
The permittee is required to compose a written response addressing each one of the factual findings and observations presented in the Narrative Inspection Report. The Letter of Violation will specify a date the written response is due. Please contact the inspector if there are questions regarding the content of the Narrative Inspection Report or if assistance is needed in composing a required response.
For further information, contact the Water Protection Bureau at (406) 444-5546.
Storm Water Construction Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI)
The purpose of a storm water construction Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) is to assess the adequacy of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by ensuring the plan meets the requirements of the General Permit, reviewing how pollutants are being managed, and determining whether pollutants are being discharged from the construction site and to state waters.
Storm water construction CEIs are typically completed during and/or immediately following precipitation events. During a CEI, an inspector will conduct a records review, facility site evaluation, and review the SWPPP and SWPPP Site Map to ensure compliance with the General Permit.
For additional information about CEIs, contact the Water Protection Bureau at (406) 444-5546.
Noncompliance reporting is required when a permittee identifies condition(s) that are not in compliance with or when a permittee determines they will not be able to comply with a condition(s) of their permit. Examples of noncompliance include: any noncompliance that may endanger health or the environment; a discharge of pollutants from the construction project site to state waters; failure of installed Best Management Practices (BMPs); and failure to conduct inspections.
Timelines to Report Noncompliance
Permittees are required to adhere to the following oral and written reporting timelines.
24-Hour Notification
The permittee must provide an oral report to the Compliance Inspector within 24 hours of first identifying the noncompliance. If the event of noncompliance occurs on a weekend, leave a message on the Water Protection Bureau’s main number: (406) 444-5546 or the Water Quality Division line at (406) 444-6697.
Written Report
A written report must be submitted to the Compliance Inspector within five days of the discovery of noncompliance. The Discharge Permit Noncompliance Reporting form must be completed and mailed to the address below within five days of the 24-hour oral report.
Discharge Permit Noncompliance Reporting Form
Department of Environmental Quality Water Protection Bureauc/o (Name of Compliance Inspector)
P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901
Wastewater Standard Operating Procedures
- SOP and Preventative Maintenance for Aerators and Mixers in Lagoons
- Basic Lagoon Wastewater Treatment Manual
- Lift Station Maintenance
- Lock Out / Tag Out
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Requirements For Submitting Noncompliance Reporting Forms
- Sanitary Sewer Overflows
- SOP For Sampling
- On-Site Wastewater Treatment Manual
- SOP For The Laboratory
- Special Sampling and Handling Requirements
- Ground-Water Sampling Record
- Confined Space Entry Permit
Water Protection Bureau: (406) 444-5546
Compliance, Training, and Technical Assistance Section Supervisor
Chris Romankiewicz (406) 556-4514
Wastewater Technical Assistance:
Billings Office
VACANT
Helena Office
Josh Viall (406) 444-9631