by Caltha Company | Jan 4, 2013 | Stormwater, Water
EPA has announced that it will be considering revisions to selected portions of the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category. This action will address revisions to the effluent guidelines and standards...
by Caltha Company | Nov 16, 2012 | FAQ, Water
Recently, industrial, commercial and municipal NPDES discharge permits have been required for dischargers in selected areas that have not previous been required to obtain such permits, under existing applicability requirements. This requirement has been in conjunction...
by Caltha Company | Nov 14, 2012 | FAQ, Stormwater, Water
Benchmark values differ from permit limits. In a typical wastewater NPDES permit, limits may be specified for chemical parameters; if any of the limits are exceeded, it becomes a violation of the permit and may be subject to enforcement action. Benchmark values, in...
by Caltha Company | Oct 31, 2012 | Stormwater, Water
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has released a draft Construction General Permit (AZG2008-001). This permit replaces the previous construction general permit that was issued for a five-year term by ADEQ in February 2003. As written, this...