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Have you heard opinions like “you have to clean the system every year as a condition of repermit”? This may or may not be necessary based on the system’s use. Typically maintenance is “as needed” and not necessarily on a schedule. The reality is that all properties are different and so maintenance is not a one size fits all proposition. This is why we must first understand the specific requirements of the system found in the Stormwater Quality Management Permit (SWQMP). Our stormwater professionals can help you determine what is needed and when. https://lnkd.in/eevE5mka #stormwater #civilengineering #stormwaterprofessionalsgroup #texas #houston

The City of Houston & Harris County Stormwater Quality Permit Renewals Houston and Harris County are unique in that they are the only entities in Texas that require both monthly inspections and annual re-permitting of stormwater quality features. Additionally, they are the only ones requiring a licensed engineer to certify the functionality of the system and its components. Navigating the process of stormwater quality permit renewals in Houston is our lifeblood; we founded our company on managing these permits for our clients. We believe that taking this off our client’s “to-do” list allows them to focus on more important revenue-generating activities. https://lnkd.in/eevE5mka #stormwater #civilengineering #stormwaterprofessionalsgroup #texas

There are times in our lives when we have a conversation that forever stays in our memory. For me one of those was a chat I had with the late John Blanksby. He had a vision about getting rainwater out of sewers, his "NORIS" idea. That's about 15 years ago but I don't think anybody was listening then. They'd listen now I think given the intolerable pressures today on sewer networks and the incapacity of them to accept ever increasing volumes from new development. These concerns will be heightened further with the potential implementation of Schedule 3 of the FWMA, if it happens this time around. The good news is that we can re-purpose at least some popular techologies towards achieving at least in part John's vision. Importantly though, there has never been a more important watershed moment for runoff management, or for key stakeholders to achieve a fundamental joint understanding of how we can achieve real improvements in water management. Its a message I'm taking out to WASCs and LPA's because (as Wales have found out) there is still a hill to climb in terms of changing long entrenched mindsets

Utility and management districts, one is called the TexAmerican Center, but it's just a utility district with a special name. Along with compliance for stormwater facilities is covered in today's blog. https://lnkd.in/g5FzYYEi

Check out this video of Robinson crews inspecting sanitary sewer lines using a smoke test to locate breaks and defects in the sewer systems. Smoke testing involves ‘injecting’ a non-toxic white smoke into sewer lines through manholes located within public streets and utility easements. #Engineering #SmokeTesting #Field

Property transactions - a top line summary of our last 100 survey inspections for off mains/off grid/private drainage systems (in England); Instructing party; 87 - (Potential) purchaser 12 - Seller 1 - Solicitor (Probate) Assets identified; 93 - Septic tanks 6 - Sewage treatment plants 1 - Cesspit Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules; 32 - compliant 65 - non-compliant 3 - unable to confirm - further investigation required Cross connections (rain water connected to the foul water system or vice versa) this is a bad thing! 36 - with cross connections 64 - with correct separate foul and surface water systems Average prices; £750 + VAT further investigations required £2,697 + VAT - repair £14,889 + VAT - replacement and/or cross connection rainwater diversion I thought this might be of interest and hopefully serves to demonstrate, and reinforce, the critical importance of having a survey carried out, and ideally as early as possible in the transaction process in case costs need to be negotiated or works need to be carried out. I hope everyone is having a great day. #loveagoodstat #compliance #generalbindingrules #conveyancers #solicitors #surveyors #estateagents #environmentagency #defra

What is stormwater management? Stormwater management minimizes the risk of water damage or other issues that occur from poor drainage. This includes preventing erosion and damaging runoff. Our efforts to reduce runoff from rain and melted snow are critical to protecting water quality. Working under the guidelines of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Comer Construction ensures proper stormwater management controls in place at each of our construction sites. Some common stormwater management controls include: • Sediment and erosion control • Bioretention facilities • Detention and retention ponds • Wetland restoration and bioswales • Underground stormwater management systems • Value engineering options Learn more: https://bit.ly/37Bgknv