Stormwater compliance. For anyone developing large-scale projects in California, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
The state of California recently extended Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ, a permit required for projects that disturb one or more acres of soil or projects that are part of a larger development that disturb one or more acres in total.
This permit requirement has been in place for years, and its extension will continue to have far-reaching implications. It affects a variety of construction activity from clearing and grading to excavation, and requires a stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) to be developed by a certified Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD).
It’s a tricky time to figure out how to get a permit or comply with the requirements to keep one. The pandemic has hit many businesses, and those that have QSDs on staff are seeing hits to productivity when their employees fall ill or have symptoms and can’t go to work.
With a proven track record and expert stormwater consultants on staff, a company like Emerald Site Services is going to make a trusted, reliable partner for developers and contractors during this challenging time.
Here are three reasons to choose a team of stormwater professionals as you prepare to obtain the Construction Stormwater General Permit or work on requirements to comply with it.
- Proven expertise: Emerald, which was founded in 2007, built its business on stormwater compliance and consulting, and we continue to serve many clients to help them comply. Though the company has expanded into other services since its founding, stormwater remains a core part of what we do.
- Certification: Emerald employs a team of qualified QSDs who are licensed by the state to develop stormwater plans. These professionals are well-versed in risk assessment, post construction water balance, watershed analysis and other essential components of SWPPP development.
- Dedicated staff: With a robust team of fully qualified QSDs, Emerald has more staff dedicated to stormwater than almost any other company out there. If one team member gets called to another project, another can step up. Over the years, Emerald’s stormwater experts have even developed an original SWPPP document to provide custom guidance for each unique project.
On top of all the other permits, requirements and labor needed to complete a project, stormwater compliance is a tough to-do. Rather than worry about how to make it happen, outsource the task to a team that is equipped to take care of it for you and has the manpower to back it up.
Austin Edwards is founder and principal of Emerald Site Services. Since 2007, Emerald has served Northern California with comprehensive stormwater consulting services, erosion and sediment control and more.
