Do you require an MSGP Coverage?

Industrial facility with large yellow tanks and conveyor belts.

Many industrial facilities are required to receive coverage under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The MSGP is under the federal and designated local state authorities of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Industrial activities that fall under the scope of the MSGP regulations, may be required to obtain MSGP coverage to comply with…

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The Harms of Industrial Stormwater Run-off

Stacks of compressed recyclable materials including plastic bottles and cardboard.

Industrial stormwater refers to runoff that is generated during industrial activities such as manufacturing, processing, and storage that may be exposed to rainfall. This runoff can pick up pollutants such as chemicals, oils, and heavy metals, and can potentially contaminate nearby waterways. To address this issue, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established regulations that…

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Industrial Stormwater Management

Industrial factory chimneys emitting smoke at sunset over a body of water.

Industrial stormwater management is the process of controlling and treating rainwater runoff from industrial areas to protect water quality and prevent pollution. Industrial stormwater can pick up pollutants such as oil, chemicals, and debris from buildings, parking lots, and other industrial activities and then flow into local waterways and ultimately to larger bodies of water.  …

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Happy 4th of July!

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The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a significant national holiday in the United States. It celebrates the implementation of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared the United States’ independence. Reflecting on our nation’s history, progress, and challenges, this special holiday allows us to deeply appreciate the rights…

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