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In the construction business these words, both permeable and impermeable, are often used.  Today’s urban sprawl is creating millions of acres of impervious or impermeable landscapes.  In the stormwater management business, permeable surfaces help reduce the volume of stormwater runoff that minimizes dramatic flooding and excessive erosion and subsequently waterway contamination and sediment pollution.  While…

Pre-planning for stormwater run-off and erosion and sediment control early is a necessity.  All landscapes are unique.  For every site being developed, one of the top priorities is ensuring stormwater run-off is diverted properly on a construction site. There are many ways a site developer or contractor can implement proper stormwater flow diversion structures.  Storm…

Recordkeeping is just good housekeeping.  Recordkeeping is preserving saved documentation that will assist industrial clients in maintaining compliance with the Florida’s Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP).  You need good records to always be prepared.  Good recordkeeping is key for successfully implementing your stormwater compliance and management plan.  At any given time, having readily available, accurate, and…

There are many types of inlets and the two most common seen during stormwater inspections are curb inlets and grated inlets. These types of inlets are usually connected to a community storm drain system that eventually deposits rainfall into an outfall. A curb inlet is considered a drainage inlet comprised of an opening along the…

Everyone enjoys a lush and green lawn.  Every year, many Floridians fertilize their landscapes to reinforce a great beautiful and green summer lawn. March through May is the perfect time of year to fertilize. Many Florida counties have established a ban on using fertilizer between the months of June through September.  These months directly coincide…

Spring in Florida typically runs from late March through May.  Spring for many people is the time of year to spruce up, spring clean, and get outside.  Springtime in Florida is the perfect time to do things considered outdoors.  The temperatures are typically milder in the spring which provides the perfect time to relax and…

First, what is concrete? The definition directly from encyclopedia.com states, “concrete is a hardened building material created by combining a chemically inert mineral aggregate (usually sand, gravel, or crushed stone), a binder (natural or synthetic cement), chemical additives, and water.†There are ingredients added to ensure the consistency and ultimately the hardening reaction for concrete. …

Construction sites near bodies of water can influence rivers and lakes becoming turbid. Turbidity is the amount of cloudiness in the water. There are several ways a body of water can become cloudy. The Clean Water Act regulates the amount of turbidity allowed, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program requires regular testing…

Did you know most of our water pollution comes from an accumulation of many sources?  Construction work creates a potential for erosion and sediment that can escape to nearby waterways and many industrial facilities and companies create unexpected and undetected pollutants.   The common denominator is stormwater.  When it rains, stormwater can easily pick up and…

Let’s first, in its simplest terms, define what it means for something to be temporary or permanent. Temporary is something that is only to last for a short period of time and then possibly will no longer be needed for its initial purpose. Permanent is something that is expected to stay in place to provide…