Green Stormwater Infrastructure Practices
What is porous pavement? It is a pervious surface designed and created to replace traditional paved areas we find utilized through-out the constructi
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Last Line of Defense
Construction sites can be classified into several types. The most common construction taking place in Florida are sites with physical structures
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Stabilization Practices
Soil exposed to stormwater runoff on a construction site can cause erosion and sedimentation polluting lakes, rivers, and other water bodies.
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Difficult to Dissipate
As the construction site becomes more impacted with less vegetation and more structural impervious surfaces are in place, the stormwater runoff veloc
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What does NPDES Mean?
NPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. NPDES was created in 1972 as an amendment to the Clean Water Act. It states that th
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Rain Data is Imperative
KCI has an informative and active storm and rain watch initiative that allows every employee to be on point and alert to daily rain activity. Thi
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Assembling the Team
Construction site operators who are requiring coverage under the Florida Construction Generic Permit (CGP) must apply for permit at least 2 days befo
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Protecting your Perimeter
Any well-fortified area starts with a sound and solid perimeter. We all have learned that fortified means strengthened or protected. Think about an
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Industrial Attention to Detail
During industrial activities, stormwater can contact manufacturing materials, equipment, and chemicals. Pollutants like oil and grease, metals, pai
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Population Growth Driving New Construction
Population growth and economic development is still on the rise! The US census data shows over 2.7 million people relocated to Florida over the
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