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Construction site operators who are requiring coverage under the Florida Construction Generic Permit (CGP) must apply for permit before construction begins. Additionally, it is required to have a fully executable and completed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prior to filing the Notice of Intent (NOI) to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The site…

Industrial stormwater management may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of spooky and scary topics, but the potential consequences of neglecting this crucial aspect of environmental protection can indeed be terrifying. Imagine a dark, stormy night where heavy rain is pounding the ground. As the water rushes across industrial…

The only thing that should enter a storm drain is natural and uncontaminated stormwater runoff. Storm drains, also known as storm sewer systems, are designed to collect and divert surface rainwater runoff to prevent flooding and erosion. What you can find in a storm drain can be quite creepy.   Throughout the year, storm drains can…

Florida, with its vast network of lakes, ponds, springs, and oceans, is blessed with an abundance of water bodies that are essential to our ecosystem. Protecting these precious resources is paramount, especially when construction projects are situated nearby. One of the most effective methods for safeguarding our water during such activities is the use of…

Stormwater run-off picks up pollutants and contaminants once it falls to the ground, runs across impervious surfaces, and then eventually flows down the drain. Industrial facilities and construction sites must take aim at ensuring hazardous liquids and chemicals are safely maintained and always contained. It is a requirement, based on the Florida Department of Environmental…

Did you know that the Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP) requires industrial facilities to conduct annual training with their employees? Employee training is an integral piece of making your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) program a success. Your employees are working with potentially hazardous materials, which if not controlled properly can lead to severe human health…

If you operate an industrial facility in one of the 30 sectors described by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP), permiting for stormwater discharge, you should be aware that you may be required to conduct both analytical and visual stormwater monitoring.  Analytical monitoring means that water must be collected on site at…

Much of Florida’s stormwater eventually empties into inlets allowing stormwater to flow efficiently through an urbanized storm drain conveyance system.  Our intricate and elaborate storm drain systems eventually carries stormwater towards creeks, tributaries, rivers, lakes, and eventually our oceans.  For those who call Florida home are quite used to torrential rainfall.  This is because our…