Archive for December 2022

Soil exposed to stormwater runoff on a construction site can cause erosion and sedimentation polluting lakes, rivers, and other water bodies.   When topsoil and natural vegetation is removed or disrupted on a construction site, erosion can occur.   Through proper use of Best Management Practices (BMPs), such as temporary and permanent covers to stabilize soils can…

As the construction site becomes more impacted with less vegetation and more structural impervious surfaces are in place, the stormwater runoff velocity and volume dramatically increase.  This will escalate the potential for erosion and sediment leaving the site.  Early in the project, it is a good practice to jointly review with design engineers, project teams,…

NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPDES was created in 1972 as an amendment to the Clean Water Act. It states that the discharge of pollutants from any point and non-point source to waters of the United States is unlawful unless the discharge is in compliance with a permit. This is one of…

KCI has an informative and active storm and rain watch initiative that allows every employee to be on point and alert to daily rain activity. This proactive insight allows KCI field consultants and stormwater inspectors to be ready and engaged to deliver excellent service every day.  We often hear the term “to be ready in…