The NPDES Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) training modules cover the key elements of EPA’s NPDES WET permits program.
The training is for persons implementing or permitted under the NPDES WET permits program. The modules familiarize viewers with EPA’s NPDES WET permits program and important WET technical concepts.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Module 1: Overview of the NPDES WET Permitting Program (PDF)(30 pp, 925 K)
- Module 2: NPDES Testing Methods for Whole Effluent Toxicity (PDF)(28 pp, 902 K)
- Module 3: NPDES Reviewing WET Tests and WET QA/QC (PDF)(30 pp, 940 K)
- Module 4: NPDES WET Statistical Analysis and Data Interpretation (PDF)(37 pp, 979 K)
- Module 5: Determining WET Reasonable Potential for NPDES Permitting (PDF)(27 pp, 892 K)
- Module 6: NPDES WET Permit Development (PDF)(46 pp, 1 MB)
- Module 7: NPDES WET Testing Decision-Making and WET Permit Language Review (PDF)(32 pp, 1 MB)
- Module 8: NPDES WET Compliance and Enforcement (PDF)(19 pp, 700 K)
- Module 9: NPDES Toxicity Reduction Evaluations and Toxicity Identification Evaluations (PDF)(38 pp, 1 MB)