Archive for August 2025
NPDES Making Progress
The concerns associated to stormwater started with the Clean Water Act (CWA) recognizing rampant contamination of waterways that brought about important improvements across the nation. During the 1960s and early 1970s, two-thirds of the country’s waters were unsafe. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, was created in 1972 by the CWA, to dramatically…
Read MoreKeep it Clean
Keeping construction sites clean is not just about aesthetics; it is a critical component of effective project management and environmental stewardship. Construction sites usually have a lot of different things going on at once, with numerous moving parts that can lead to an accumulation of trash and debris. This buildup creates an eyesore and can…
Read MoreIndustrial Secondary Containment
With over 30 different industrial type sectors defined by the EPA, there are obviously countless activities where specific materials, liquids, residues, and chemicals are stored and used to produce a product. There are basic requirements for all industrial facilities that handle such hazardous materials to store and protect them from accidental exposure to the environment.…
Read MoreContinuity Plan for Stormwater Compliance
A crisis can be defined as something taking place because of an unpredictable incident or an unforeseeable outcome. It is certainly understandable that most construction and industrial businesses have proactively codified a continuity plan for potential situations or emergencies for the business. These types of industries have many moving parts taking place in their daily…
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