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Is your industrial facility permitted under the Multi-Sector Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge (MSGP)?  Are you in Year 2 or Year 4 of your permit? If the answer to these two questions is a yes, then you may be required to submit what is known as an analytical monitoring, or Discharge Monitoring Report (DMR). DMR’s are to…

Florida is known as the sunshine state for fun, vacation, and adventure. People come from all over the world to enjoy the sun, the soft sand, and perhaps, a day on the beach somewhere along Florida’s 825 miles of coastline. Florida’s beaches have become the state’s most valuable natural resources, and with good reason. There…

Industrial facilities can potentially generate stormwater exposure to material handling or general business operation activities. An industrial business must take daily precautions so work activity does not start polluted stormwater runoff that may cause harm to the environment. Industrial stormwater refers to runoff that is generated during industrial activities such as manufacturing, processing, and storage…

It’s that time of year in Florida when the winds pick up and rainfall remains relatively low, leading to a common and pervasive issue on active construction sites, dust. In accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), all construction sites that disturb 1 acre of land or more must have coverage under the…

The construction site operator should assemble a select group of individuals to help implement, maintain, evaluate, and revise the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan SWPPP as needed during the various phases of the construction project. An effective stormwater team should be made up of people who represent all phases of the project operations including management and third-party environmental service…

Construction sites are responsible for managing the process and implementation of a quality stormwater management plan. In most cases, there are staff members who take primary responsibility to oversee the design, operation, and maintenance of all stormwater management systems during construction. A typical stormwater management system can include drainage systems, retention and detention ponds, erosion…

Rainfall that enters a storm drain is transported through the storm sewer system to nearby ponds, lakes, and streams. Storm drains are typically designed to channel rainwater runoff directly into nearby waterways without undergoing treatment at a facility. In many urban areas, storm drains are designed to collect stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and then…

KCI’s stormwater inspector’s primary role is to arrive on a construction site, obtain the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), and then begin to ensure that all erosion control measures have been implemented properly. A KCI stormwater inspector is the first person to determine if the performance standards and intent of the erosion and sediment control…

Many industrial facilities create unexpected and undetected pollutants. During industrial activities, stormwater can encounter manufacturing materials, equipment, and unsafe chemicals through product movement, staging, or transfer. Pollutants like oil and grease, metals, paints, and other contaminants can make their way through stormwater runoff and into storm drains where the stormwater in most cases remains untreated…

Proper industrial stormwater management is critical to maintaining a healthy environment and protecting local water resources from contamination. Practicing good housekeeping is also crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. Adhering to environmental regulations is essential for any industrial site. Proper housekeeping and environmental management practices help ensure compliance with laws and regulations, avoiding…