The department helps safeguard our water resources by working with businesses and municipalities to ensure they have the tools and knowledge to develop sustainable practices that protect Missouri’s water quality and quantity. From creating specific permits with defined limitations to training and licensing utility leaders, the department assists industry leaders with the shared goal of protecting waters in Missouri.
Clean Water fees, primacy fee and various laboratory and operator certification fees
Certified laboratories and assistance for water and wastewater facilities
Funding for projects, training, water conservation and water planning
Select wastewater permit sites and CAFO sites of special interest to local citizens
Active enforcement cases and reports for clean water violations
State and federal rules governing the protection of our natural resources
