Archive for August 2026
Who Is the Site Operator
Florida’s Construction Generic Permit (CGP) for Stormwater Discharge from Large and Small Construction Activities defines “site operator” this way: The person, firm, contractor, public organization, or other legal entity that owns or operates the construction activity and that has authority to control those activities at the project to ensure compliance with the terms and…
Read MoreExposed Areas where Stormwater Flows
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a national compliance and regulation program. Many components of the NPDES program describe rules and policies to minimize and prevent pollutants in stormwater discharges. Industrial facility operators may be required to obtain an NPDES permit before they can discharge stormwater. This permit is required for…
Read MoreStormwater Volume, Quantity, and Control
Stormwater runoff occurs after a rainfall. In Florida, especially during the wet and rainy season, rainfall and storms can become torrential at times generating high volume of water in a short period of time. This stormwater eventually reaches lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands untreated and potentially contaminated. Stormwater runoff can collect pollutants along…
Read MoreAll Aboard Stormwater
Marinas and shipyards make their home on or adjacent to waterways. Marina operators and their tenants frequently store oil, fuel, and many other hazardous chemicals used to maintain their vessels. These harmful substances can be carried off by stormwater attributing to a negative impact to nearby waterbodies. While performing boat maintenance and general…
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