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Industrial Stormwater Management
Industrial stormwater management is the process of controlling and treating rainwater runoff from industrial areas to protect water quality and prevent pollution. Industrial stormwater can pick up pollutants such as oil, chemicals, and debris from buildings, parking lots, and other industrial activities and then flow into local waterways and ultimately to larger bodies of water. …
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a significant national holiday in the United States. It celebrates the implementation of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared the United States’ independence. Reflecting on our nation’s history, progress, and challenges, this special holiday allows us to deeply appreciate the rights…
Read MoreHow to Beat the Heat
Florida residents along with the many people who travel to Florida enjoy the summer weather and sunny beaches. The first thing that comes to mind during this time of year is how hot the temperature can get in Florida. The summer months in Florida span from June to late September. Florida experiences a subtropical climate,…
Read MoreLurking Alligator
As you know, Alligators are everywhere in Florida. Wherever there is a body of water, most likely it is a home for an alligator. Did you know that alligators are found in all sixty-seven counties of the state of Florida? Florida continues to experience tremendous population growth. Over the past decade, Florida has seen more…
Read MoreWatch out for Blind Spots
National Safety Month (NSM) is an annual month-long observance in the United States during the month of June. During National Safety Month, the importance of safety is elevated to encourage individuals and organizations to proactively participate in activities and programs to reduce injury and accidents in the workplace. We all know construction sites are dangerous…
Read More2023 Hurricane Season is Here
The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 through November 30. This is the time, historically, when tropical or subtropical cyclones are most likely to form in the North Atlantic Ocean. Hurricanes form and intensify where the air is warm in the tropics. They start as weaker storms, called tropical storms, and then grow stronger while…
Read MoreStormwater Management – Managing the Timeline
For a construction project, stormwater management is the process or plan for reducing or eliminating stormwater runoff creating erosion and sediment from departing a construction site. Site operators who are assigned to manage the stormwater management plan play a crucial role in achieving quality outcomes for construction projects. Site operators also need to recognize there…
Read MoreStormwater Management – BMP Maintenance
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the Florida Construction Generic Permit (CGP) requires that sediment control and stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) be implemented, managed, and maintained to prevent erosion and sediment runoff from construction sites. When stormwater is managed and allowed to stay close to where it falls, then we have less…
Read MoreStormwater Management – Manage the BMP site Map
A part of a site evaluation is to understand the hydrologic and unique features of the site to better assess and define the stormwater management plan. To do this, a fundamental site map should be created that will assist in identifying all aspects, contours, and features of a given site. Boundaries of project/property Boundaries of…
Read MoreStormwater Management – Document and Record the Inspection
If you are building on a piece of land in Florida that disturbs over one acre or is part of a Larger Common Plan of Development you must obtain cover under the Florida Construction Generic Permit (FCGP) which is part of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater program. Florida also requires the operator…
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