Ground Water Discharge Permit For Oil Terminals Details

The groundwater discharge permit for oil terminals combines the requirements of the State of Maryland discharge permit program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) into one permit for oil terminal facilities that discharge storm water or hydrostatic test water to State groundwater. The permit is designed to meet federal effluent guidelines where applicable and to ensure the discharge satisfies State water quality standards. Oil terminals receiving oil by pipeline or marine transfer and which have greater than 5 million gallons storage capacity must apply.