Compliance Documentation Management

Electronic Data Management

When managing any stormwater program there are two important concerns that must be addressed. These are the Electronic Data Management and the Stormwater Management or BMP needs of the site. Owners and Operators must keep focused on the physical location and the proper management of the site; however, they must also be sure to properly document the site as required by Federal, State, and Local authorities. Companies face significant fines for not properly documenting sites as required by the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

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Stormwater Management

Managing the quantity and quality of stormwater is termed, “Stormwater Management.” The term Best Management Practice (BMP) is often used to refer to both structural or engineered control devices and systems (e.g. retention ponds) to treat polluted stormwater, as well as operational or procedural practices. There are many forms of stormwater management and BMPs, including:
• manage stormwater to control flooding and erosion;
• manage and control hazardous materials to prevent release of pollutants into the environment (source control);
• plan and construct stormwater systems so contaminants are removed before they pollute surface waters or groundwater resources;
• acquire and protect natural waterways where they still exist or can be rehabilitated;
• look for opportunities to build “soft” structures such as ponds, swales or wetlands to work with existing or “hard” structures, such as pipes and concrete channels;
• revise current stormwater regulations to address comprehensive stormwater needs;
• enhance and enforce existing ordinances to make sure property owners consider the effects of stormwater before, during and after development of their land;
• educate ourselves about how our actions affect the quality of our water, and about what we can do to improve water quality; and
• plan carefully to create solutions before problems become too great.