Illinois Surface Discharge Permit (ILG62)
The ILG62 General Permit expired February 9, 2019. These discharges in the state of Illinois will now be handled by Illinois EPA. For more information please contact Amy Dragovich, Manager of the Permits Section for IEPA’s Division of Water Pollution Control, at (217) 782-0610, or at amy.dragovich@illinois.gov.
EPA’s Illinois Discharge Permit (ILG62) for new and replacement surface discharging systems in Illinois became effective on February 10, 2014. The permit authorizes a discharge of pollutants from new and replacement surface discharging systems to waters of the United States, not the actual systems themselves.
People who are eligible for the final general permit will be able to discharge pollutants from septic systems to waters of the United States in accordance with the terms and conditions of the general permit. The permit sets discharge limits and requires periodic inspection, monitoring and reporting. Anyone not eligible for the General Permit may apply to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for an individual NPDES permit.
How do I get coverage under the general permit?
Complete the following documents:
- Notice of Intent form IL G62
- Economic Feasibility Calculator (Excel spreadsheet) (1 pg, 140 K, Dec. 31, 2013)
- Any supplemental information required in the Final NPDES Permit No. ILG62
Submit the documents by email (r5npdes@epa.gov) or by mail to:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Region 5 Water Division
NPDES Programs Branch (WN-15J)
General Permit ILG62 NOI
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604-3590
How will I know if I am covered under the general permit?
EPA will review the NOI and other documents and will make a decision 30 calendar days from the date it is received. Unless coverage is denied, you are eligible to discharge in accordance with the General Permit 30 calendar days after EPA receives your NOI. EPA will send a coverage letter to you and the applicable county health department. If you are denied coverage, EPA will notify you and the applicable county health department of the decision by phone and will follow up with a formal decision letter.
Aren't there new electronic reporting requirements?
After December 21, 2016 you are required to submit semi-annual effluent monitoring reports electronically. Learn about Illinois Surface Discharge Permit Electronic Reporting Requirements. Complete this form to request a waiver from electronic reporting.
Was there a public notice for this permit?
EPA published a draft general permit for public comment on September 17, 2012 in the Federal Register and accepted comments on the draft permit through November 15, 2012. EPA responded to all significant comments received during the public comment period and revised the permit where necessary in response to comments.
I still have questions.
We produced fact sheets and frequently asked question documents to answer your questions.
If you still have a question, call or email Jason Hewitt at (hewitt.jason@epa.gov) or 312-353-3114.