$2.25 Million in Federal Funding Available to Improve Long Island’s Water Quality
Federal funding has been announced for an initial $2.25 million under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will be made available to Long Island homeowners. The funding was jointly announced by the Long Island Sound Study, a cooperative effort led by the EPA, and...
The Semi-Annual Stormwater Sampling Deadline Is December 31, 2022
Prepare your facility for the semi-annual stormwater sampling deadline! If you own an industrial facility, you must be aware of the stormwater discharge regulations that apply. Under the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Act, stormwater discharges...
Controlling Harmful Algal Blooms
Lakes, ponds, and reservoirs are susceptible to unfavorable algae blooms. Algae thrive in warm stagnant water with excess nutrients, often resulting in algae blooms spreading rapidly in the summer. While some algae are harmless, several species can be harmful to...
Walden Teams Up with NYSDEC and EFC to Develop Asset Management Programs for New York’s Wastewater Infrastructure
Wastewater infrastructure needs in New York State are ever-increasing. It is difficult for local municipalities to keep pace with costs because of local tax cap restrictions and lagging rate changes. The importance of focusing on infrastructure improvements cannot be...
Proposed Regulations for PFAS in Drinking Water
On October 5, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) proposed regulations for 23 additional emerging contaminants in drinking water. This proposed rulemaking builds upon New York State’s proactive efforts to address emerging contaminants. Specifically,...
PFAS Regulatory Updates: EPA Health Advisory and NYSDEC Part 375 Draft Revisions
EPA Released Health Advisories On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced four health advisories (HAs) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This announcement included interim drinking water health advisories for...
Guest Blog: BCS Management, Inc. Communication and Transparency in Public Works Projects
Community awareness and education are crucial for programs related to public health. A communication plan with multiple touchpoints helps the community to develop an understanding of the issues, the scope of the project, and the steps being taken to complete it....
DEC Announces Availability of Grant Funding to Improve Water Quality, Bolster Resiliency in Estuaries
Tributary Restoration and Resiliency Grants will Help Hudson River, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island Communities Restore Habitat for American Eel and River Herring New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will award $1 million in grant...
NYS Modifies General Permit for Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
The State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) rules are currently in the modification process. The SPDES General Permit was originally issued in April 2015; this is...
The MS4 Annual Reporting Period Ends March 9th and the Reporting Deadline is June 1st!
The deadline to complete the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) annual report for March 10, 2021 to March 9, 2022 reporting year is June 1st, 2022! Failure to submit the report to the NYS DEC...