National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Vector Control

The Vector Control Permit covers the point source discharge of biological and residual chemical pesticides to waters of the U.S. resulting from direct and spray applications for vector control. This permit only covers larvicides and adulticides that are currently registered by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

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Current Permit

On March 1, 2016, the State Water Board adopted the Vector Control Permit (Water Quality Order 2016-0039-DWQ). On October 4, 2022, the State Water Board Executive Director approved Water Quality Order 2022-0077-DWQ which adds the active ingredient pyriproxyfen and all pertaining findings, monitoring and reporting requirements to Water Quality Order 2016-0039-DWQ.

Water Quality Order 2022-0077-EXEC amending Water Quality Order 2016-0039-DWQ

Fees

• Fee Schedule (NPDES Permit Fees)

Please Note: The California Water Code requires the State Water Board to adjust the fees each fiscal year to conform with the revenue levels set forth in the California Budget Act. Thus, the fees could change every year.

Notice of Intents (NOI), Pesticide Application Plans (PAP)

• 2013 Draft Toxicity Study Report
  
• Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program Toxicity Report

Contacts

DWQ Pesticides NPDES
DWQ-PesticidesNPDES@Waterboards.ca.gov