Archive for August 2024

Stormwater regulations in the industrial sector aim to control pollution from stormwater runoff, which can carry harmful contaminants into water bodies. These regulations typically require various industries to implement best management practices (BMPs) and obtain permits to discharge stormwater. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a crucial role in regulating and enforcing the National…

Reducing and managing stormwater runoff pollution is a critical issue in protecting our waterbodies. Both in the construction and industrial industries, it takes people power to enforce and control the plan, process, and performance of managing stormwater runoff.  Pollutants, such as sediment and other possible contaminants, can be carried by stormwater runoff towards local water…

Assessing a potential construction site is an important part of the start of a construction project. Before beginning any construction work, it is important to have knowledge of the specific site conditions and review the adjacent areas to the planned construction site. Collecting key information about the site can help in the planning, design, and…

One of the most important requirements of your Construction Generic Permit (CGP) is the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Inspections. In the State of Florida, NPDES inspections have 2 components: routine inspections and storm event inspections. What is the difference between them? A big difference between the two is frequency. Routine inspections must be conducted once every 7 days,…