Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System

Step 1.Authorization

Authorization(PDF, 181KB) document information. 

Step 2.Read, discharge and responsibilities

1. This permit(PDF, 628KB) authorizes existing or new stormwater point source discharges to surface water in the state from those portions of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) owned or operated by the permittees. 
2.  The following discharges, whether discharged separately or commingled with municipal stormwater, are not authorized by this permit(PDF, 628KB):
   a. discharges of non-stormwater;
   b. stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity;
   c. storm water discharges that must be authorized by a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit; and
   d. discharges of materials resulting from a spill, except when necessary to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage. 
3. This permit(PDF, 628KB) does not negate any person's ability to assert the force majeure (Act of God, war, strike,riot, or other catastrophe) defenses found in 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC)§ 70.7.
4.  This permit(PDF, 628KB) does not transfer liability for discharging without, or in violation of, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) or TPDES permit from the responsible party of the discharge to the permittees.
5. The requirements in this permit must provide substantial compliance with the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards (TSWQS) as specified in 30 TAC§§ 307.1-307.10

Step 3.Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)

• Stormwater Management Program (SWMP)(PDF, 2MB)

Step 4.Monitoring and Reporting Requirements

Step 5.Definitions and Standard Permit Conditions

Step 6.Other Requirements

• Other Requirements(PDF, 208KB)

Download the full permit text(PDF, 5MB)

Comments and questions from residents regarding these documents are welcomed as part of our education and outreach process. Please email comments to: environmental@fortworthtexas.gov.