If you are someone who deeply cares about the environment, you might be curious as to whether your construction project or industrial facility may need a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit .
The NPDES program, created in 1972 by the Clean Water Act (CWA), was established to control, regulate, and prevent pollution from point source discharges of stormwater into surface waters of the United States of America from certain municipal, industrial and construction activities. The permit includes limits on what can be discharged and requires reporting and other provisions to ensure any contaminants are contained. The NPDES permit was established to help ensure a safe environment for our ecosystem and the health of our communities.
Environmental compliance and stormwater management is our specialty. When you apply for a NPDES permit, you must follow certain protocols to minimize the risk of being fined. KCI can be your partner to reduce your risk and ensure your successful by helping you follow the steps below.
You will need a plan for your stormwater associated with any construction activity or industrial facility. The SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) is a requirement for specified Florida NPDES Construction Generic Permit (CGP) and Multi-Sector Generic Permit (MSGP) industrial permits. This should be completed before filing your NOI.
You need an NOI for any construction project that disturbs over one acre of land or if it is part of a larger common plan of development. In Florida, the NOI needs to be filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Installing and maintaining your BMPs (Best Management Practice) is important to reducing runoff and pollution before it leaves your property. KCI has professionals who will go to your site to ensure you’re on track.
Keeping up with regulatory requirements is essential for maintaining compliance on both construction and industrial sites. In Florida, construction projects disturbing one acre or more must conduct NPDES inspections every seven days and within 24 hours of a 0.5-inch rainfall event, all performed by a qualified inspector. These inspections help identify areas that require maintenance or corrective action to stay aligned with permit expectations. For industrial facilities, the MSGP mandates quarterly inspections as well as one comprehensive annual review. While managing and updating the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) may feel like an afterthought during a busy project, it remains a fundamental regulatory obligation. And once the project is complete, submitting a Notice of Termination (NOT) is required to formally close out permit responsibilities.
If you have any questions at all, contact us at KCI. We are experts at guiding you through the NPDES Requirements and process. Call us today at 888-346-7779.
