General Discharge Permit

General Permit for the Discharge of Exterior Vehicle Washwater to Groundwater from Commercial and Business-Related Vehicle Washing Opera​​​​tions​​

Maryland General Permit No. 21-VW

 ​NOTICE - Permit Issued (effective October 1, 2022) ​​​

The Department has issued the​ final renewal permit for the General Permit for the Discharge of Exterior Vehicle Washwater to Groundwater from Commercial and Business-Related Vehicle Washing Opera​​​​tions , effective October 1, 2022.  The Department held a public hearing on August 17, 2022 and offered the opportun​ity to submit comments until August 24, 2022.  After receiving no comments regarding the tentative determination, the permit was made final.  

21-VW Permit Information

Contact Info

If you have additional questions or would like more information, please contact Tracy Rocca-Weikart in the Groundwater Permits Division at 410-537-3778.