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Report: State Enforcement of Clean Water Act Dischargers Can Be More Effective

Report Number
2001-P-00013

Report #2001-P-00013, August 14, 2001

What Was Found

We believe that state enforcement programs could be much more effective in deterring noncompliance with discharge permits and, ultimately, improving the quality of the nation’s water.

Report Type