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NPDES Monitoring on Movie Sets.

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federal program that regulates pollutant discharge into U.S. waterways. When it comes to movie set design, NPDES monitoring is a critical consideration to ensure that the production has no negative environmental impact.


Implementing best management practices (BMPs) to prevent pollutants from entering stormwater runoff is one way that movie sets can comply with NPDES regulations. Among these practices are the use of biodegradable products, the proper storage an