Water Quality
Does Your Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut Need a Stormwater Permit?

Does Your Manufacturing Facility in Connecticut Need a Stormwater Permit?

What Is Stormwater? In the natural environment, stormwater is rain or snowmelt that covers the ground and is absorbed by plants and soil. However, some environments are more developed and contain structures such as buildings, rooftops, and pavement that may be exposed...

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My Facility Received a Stormwater Notice of Violation. Now What?

My Facility Received a Stormwater Notice of Violation. Now What?

Industrial facilities in New York have recently been receiving Notices of Violation (NOVs) from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for violating the terms of the SPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for Stormwater Discharges...

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NYSDEC Issues New MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001); Electronic Notices of Intent for Coverage Due February 20

NYSDEC Issues New MS4 General Permit (GP-0-24-001); Electronic Notices of Intent for Coverage Due February 20

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYSDEC’s) new "General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems" (GP-0-24-001) sets forth updated requirements for managing stormwater discharges from municipal separate...

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Winter Is Coming and So Is the Deadline for Semi-Annual Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting (GP-0-23-001)

Winter Is Coming and So Is the Deadline for Semi-Annual Stormwater Monitoring and Reporting (GP-0-23-001)

As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to complete semi-annual stormwater Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) in order to comply with New York’s State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) program requirements. Facilities that are covered under the New...

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