Posts by KCI Now
NPDES Making Progress
The concerns associated to stormwater started with the Clean Water Act (CWA) recognizing rampant contamination of waterways that brought about important improvements across the nation. During the 1960s and early 1970s, two-thirds of the country’s waters were unsafe. The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, was created in 1972 by the CWA, to dramatically…
Read MoreKeep it Clean
Keeping construction sites clean is not just about aesthetics; it is a critical component of effective project management and environmental stewardship. Construction sites usually have a lot of different things going on at once, with numerous moving parts that can lead to an accumulation of trash and debris. This buildup creates an eyesore and can…
Read MoreIndustrial Secondary Containment
With over 30 different industrial type sectors defined by the EPA, there are obviously countless activities where specific materials, liquids, residues, and chemicals are stored and used to produce a product. There are basic requirements for all industrial facilities that handle such hazardous materials to store and protect them from accidental exposure to the environment.…
Read MoreContinuity Plan for Stormwater Compliance
A crisis can be defined as something taking place because of an unpredictable incident or an unforeseeable outcome. It is certainly understandable that most construction and industrial businesses have proactively codified a continuity plan for potential situations or emergencies for the business. These types of industries have many moving parts taking place in their daily…
Read MoreThe Industrial Site MAP
The site map is the foundational element of a professional and functional stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). The starting point for developing a SWPPP is to evaluate a facility’s site and identify areas of potential concern where stormwater may become exposed with pollutants. A part of a site evaluation is to understand the hydrologic and…
Read MoreManaging Pollutants for Metal Manufacturers
Industrial sites, construction sites, and commercial sites all have something in common when it comes to preventing pollutants from leaving the site, they all need Best Management Practices, also known as BMPs. There are 30 industrial sectors, and one of the more prevalent sectors is Sector AA – Metal Manufacturing facilities. If your facility produces…
Read MoreIndustrial Stormwater Compliance Control
A quality, well though-out SWPPP is the road map for an efficient inspection. A certified and trained Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector (FSESCI), help industrial clients deliver and maintain accountability on the SWPPP’s defined exceptions. Performing stormwater compliance and regulatory inspections that are clearly laid out by a well-defined SWPPP will ensure the…
Read MoreConstruction Site Hurricane Readiness
The most active month for hurricanes making landfall is September, then August is close second. When such events happen, it raises the question, why does Florida always seem to be in the path of a hurricane? Many of us who live in the Southeast often wonder why we seem to always get attacked by tropical…
Read MoreNonpoint Source Water Pollution
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) basically defines nonpoint Source pollution as any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal definition of “point source” in section 502(14) of the Clean Water Act: “The term point source means any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel,…
Read MoreTop 5 Safety Concerns
Construction sites and Industrial facilities have a huge responsibility to provide a safe environment for employees. It is also critically important to provide a quality support program in case something might happen. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can conduct random inspections on workplaces. Therefore, having a safe workplace to work is a fundamental objective…
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