by Caltha Company | Dec 26, 2012 | Waste, Water
The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board has approved rules addressing untreated sanitary sewer overflows. Current state and federal law make sewage overflows into lakes and rivers illegal. However, some exceptions are allowed under current rules. The rule revisions...
by Caltha Company | Dec 26, 2012 | Industrial Wastewater, Stormwater, Water
Ohio EPA has released a guidance document on the elements of salt storage that are relevant to preventing contamination including: siting, design, and operation. The document provides guidance on salt storage practices to prevent the contamination of ground water and...
by Caltha Company | Dec 22, 2012 | Caltha LLP Services, Stormwater, Water
Update: The revised Maryland industrial permit became effective January 1, 2014. Caltha has updated our Maryland SWPPP Template and Compliance Plan to align with the new requirements of this permit. Caltha is currently working with numerous facilities across Maryland...
by Caltha Company | Dec 22, 2012 | Stormwater, Water
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is issuing a draft General Permit Number 12-SW for stormwater discharges from industrial facilities. MDE has chosen to base the state’s permit on the EPA’s Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP). The draft permit will replace...
by Caltha Company | Dec 21, 2012 | Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the rule for pathogens in drinking water, including setting a limit for the bacteria E. coli to better protect public health. The Revised Total Coliform Rule regulates approximately 155,000 public water...
by Caltha Company | Dec 21, 2012 | Industrial Wastewater, Stormwater, Water
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved Oklahoma’s request for issuing agriculture-based Clean Water Act discharge permits to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). Oklahoma will take over responsibility to implement the...