DEP's Southwest District Office regulates the discharge of stormwater from certain construction sites and industrial facilities under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program.

Operators of regulated activities must obtain NPDES stormwater permit coverage and implement appropriate pollution prevention techniques to reduce contamination of stormwater runoff. Permits for NPDES stormwater facilities are processed in Tallahassee.

For more information on the NPDES Stormwater Program and how to obtain permit coverage for certain construction sites and industrial facilities, visit NPDES Stormwater.


Permitting

Stormwater permit questions? Please contact:

Permitting ProgramContact Information
NPDES Stormwater Program

866-336-6312

npdes-stormwater@FloridaDEP.gov


Compliance

Southwest District stormwater questions? Please contact:

Compliance ProgramContact Information
Steve Tafuni, Program Manager

813-470-5792

Steven.Tafuni@FloridaDEP.gov

Last Modified: Tuesday, Aug 25, 2026 - 06:56am