Stormwater Consulting for Permit & Regulatory Compliance
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Navigating Stormwater Compliance
Is your business operating under a general stormwater permit or a site-specific operations and maintenance (O&M) manual? If so, you already know there are multiple requirements and records that must be kept, from your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to routine inspections and, depending on your industry, stormwater sampling and analysis as well.
Keeping on top of these obligations in addition to maintaining your daily operations can be a major challenge. AQUALIS provides expert stormwater consulting to maintain compliance with local, state and federal regulations, building customized compliance programs so nothing is missed while protecting your facility.
Stormwater Permitting & Regulatory Requirement Consulting
The language around permits can be complicated and the permit requirements can vary depending on your location, industry and type of discharge. AQUALIS helps property owners and facility managers stay on top of regulations and keep records in one organized place, making inspections and audits easy to pass. We offer expert guidance if you are currently under a state or local permit, and for anyone seeking help to determine which permits they need. Proactive permit management can minimize chances of violations while remaining permit compliant.
AQUALIS can create a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to provide a roadmap for your team to follow in order to be compliant with your specific permit. An SWPPP can document your possible pollutant sources and the best management practices (BPMs) you have in place to control them. Having an SWPPP will give your team clear direction and provide vital documentation in case of an audit or inspection.
Discharging any pollutants from a point source into waters of the United States is prohibited unless authorized by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. AQUALIS helps facilities with NPDES permit acquisition, continued compliance management and violation resolution. We offer these services to keep operations authorized and your discharge compliant with all limits and reporting requirements.
AQUALIS has a proven track record of assisting industrial properties in navigating their stormwater permit requirements. Industrial stormwater dischargers need to comply with sector-specific requirements under the MSGP, and we help facilities spot applicable requirements, develop or update SWPPPs and maintain the documentation necessary to stay compliant.
AQUALIS assists municipalities with MS4 permit compliance through record keeping, training, inspections and maintenance. We help MS4 operators create and apply SWMPs that meet permit conditions, document activities in mandated annual reports and prepare for regulatory audits and reviews.
Inspection & Audit Support
Inspections are a primary part of nearly every stormwater compliance program and failing one can result in costly enforcement actions. AQUALIS offers inspection and audit support to assist property owners and managers in annual, monthly, permit and other inspections, providing thorough documentation and professional guidance to help facilities with this issue. We prepare clients before inspections and provide detailed reports to serve as an organized compliance record in case of an audit or inspection.
AQUALIS specializes in conducting stormwater due diligence inspections to gain a thorough understanding of a site. These inspections are especially valuable for property transactions, as they help both parties involved understand the current state of the stormwater infrastructure, identify any compliance obligations and avoid unresolved regulatory problems.
AQUALIS provides NOT inspections to aid in the transition of property ownership. A Notice of Termination will confirm that a site’s permit coverage is no longer necessary, often after completing any construction activity or a change in site conditions. AQUALIS can ensure that the inspection and documentation process to verify the NOT is properly submitted and accepted.
AQUALIS provides record keeping for clients across the country, ensuring their SWPPP and all required reporting is organized for any audits. Having well-organized records is one of the best ways for a facility to pass a regulatory inspection or enforcement inquiry. Our team can maintain the documentation that your permit requires to help reduce the administrative burden on your staff.
Stormwater regulations are created at the federal, state and local levels; it is important to maintain compliance with all regulations to avoid fees and potential jail time. AQUALIS can help your facility understand what compliance permits it needs to apply for based on its operations, ensure permit conditions are being met and provide support through corrective actions if deficiencies are noticed.
Leading Nationwide Stormwater System Consulting Services
AQUALIS has been one of the most trusted names in stormwater consulting for over two decades. We have been serving the commercial, industrial and municipal fields throughout the United States and our team of experienced professionals is prepared to deliver full-service stormwater compliance solutions to those who need it.
Whether your facility needs assistance navigating a new permit process, maintaining an existing compliance program or responding to an emergency, AQUALIS has the resources and knowledge to help. Our network of nationwide support means that clients with properties in multiple states have a single consistent point of contact for all of their stormwater consulting needs.
For urgent situations that require immediate attention, you can use our emergency response line that is available around the clock. Stormwater system failures, unexpected notices of violation and compliance deadlines do not adhere to regular business hours, and neither does AQUALIS.
Nationwide Services
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Full-Service Stormwater Consultants
Stormwater systems are installed with an expected lifespan of around 100 years. In order to achieve that kind of lifespan, constant care of your stormwater systems is necessary. We pair our regulatory stormwater consulting services with hands-on maintenance, inspection and repair services to ensure that your infrastructure is performing properly, and your facility is in good standing with regulators. By remaining vigilant over your system through regular maintenance and inspections, you can protect your long-term investment and avoid expensive rehabilitation projects that come from years of neglect. Our stormwater compliance programs for commercial facilities of all sizes can match the level of service demanded by your permits, industry and site.
Various levels of stormwater management include:
- Preventative maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Repairs
- Rehabilitations
How often do I need to perform stormwater maintenance?
Stormwater maintenance should be performed at least quarterly. In some cases, property owners may be required to have maintenance performed monthly, especially in during the growing season.
How do I handle a stormwater Notice of Violation?
Municipalities may send property owners a notice of violation or corrective notice due to lack of compliance with stormwater regulations. The notice will include the stormwater failure and a timeline to perform repairs. Contact a stormwater professional today to remediate the notice.
Is stormwater management required?
Stormwater maintenance is preventative. Regular maintenance ensures the system will continue to operate without major interruptions.
When is a SWMP or SWPPP Recertification Required?
SWMP (Stormwater Management Plan) and SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) are operational permits and require recertification and/or renewal on a regular cycle. Recertification/renewal cycles are anywhere between one and five years and will be stated in the permit. Tasks associated with permit recertification are often detailed in a signed agreement between the property owner and the permitting agency.
Why is stormwater management important?
Stormwater management is important because unchecked runoff can carry pollutants, sediment and debris that lead directly into local water supplies and threaten water quality, public health and aquatic ecosystems. In addition to the environmental impact, most commercial and industrial properties are required to manage stormwater under federal or state law. Through proactive stormwater management, you can protect your property from flooding and erosion while extending the life of your infrastructure, all while remaining compliant with your permits.
When does a property need stormwater compliance consulting?
A property often needs stormwater consulting when it requires a stormwater permit, has received a Notice of Violation, is going through redevelopment or similar levels of construction, is getting a new owner or has not been inspected or updated in years. AQUALIS can determine the current status of your facility and aid you in either maintaining compliance or getting up to compliance standards.
Does AQUALIS provide stormwater compliance consulting nationwide?
Yes, AQUALIS does offer stormwater consulting services to industrial, commercial and municipal clients across the country. We have extensive experience working with regulatory authorities at all levels of government and can aid single-site facilities as well as multi-site portfolios.
AQUALIS assisted MWF in applying for and receiving $72,100 in grant funding from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and $25,000 from the Fund for Lake Michigan to manage the site stormwater runoff using green infrastructure.
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Did you receive an NOV? Have an urgent need? We can help.
Notices of Violation (NOVs) or Corrective Notices should be taken seriously. Contact AQUALIS today to learn how to resolve the issue and comply with regulations.