Archive for July 2026
Be Empowered by BMPs
There are a variety of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that can be implemented to help maintain compliance and regulatory requirements. BMPs can be characterized into two types, either structural or non-Structural. What is the difference? Structural BMPs focus on preventing pollutants in stormwater runoff from leaving site boundaries. All types of structural BMPs…
Read MoreStormwater Inspection – More Than a Permit Requirement
A stormwater compliance inspection can be considered a documented snapshot in time of the construction project from the planning phase to the final stabilization. Each inspection can provide a story to the evolution of a construction projects performance against minimizing erosion and sediment departing the boundaries of the construction site. The primary mission of…
Read MoreDo you require an MSGP Coverage?
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…
Read MoreIndustrial Stormwater Violations can Occur
The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. Congress enacted the law in response to rampant contamination of waterways and brought about important improvements across the nation. After more than 50 years of…
Read MoreERP vs. NPDES Stormwater Permit: Understanding the Difference Before Your Project Begins
One of the most common questions we hear from developers, contractors, and property owners is, “If I already have an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP), do I still need an NPDES Stormwater Permit?” The short answer is yes—many projects require both. Although both permits deal with stormwater, they regulate different aspects of your project and are…
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