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Stormwater Runoff Permitting & Training

Stormwater Runoff Permitting & Training Services

Stay compliant with state and federal stormwater runoff regulations with Vanguard Environmental, Inc. Our site-specific permitting and training solutions help protect the environment while keeping your facility compliant.

What is Stormwater Runoff Permitting?

Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation flows over impervious surfaces, such as rooftops, driveways, and industrial sites, picking up pollutants like chemicals, oils, and debris. Permitting ensures that facilities take appropriate measures to control and minimize toxic pollutants in runoff to protect water quality. Vanguard provides turnkey compliance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and state-specific requirements.

Steps to Achieve Stormwater Compliance

  1. Notice of Intent (NOI) Submission
    Filing an NOI is the first step to obtaining stormwater discharge coverage under the appropriate permit. Vanguard Environmental ensures that all documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
  2. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) Development
    A PPP is critical for identifying potential pollution sources and outlining control measures. Our team conducts a site assessment to create a customized plan, addressing:
    • Site drainage and stormwater flow.
    • Best management practices (BMPs) for pollution control.
    • Monitoring and reporting requirements.
  3. Water Priority Chemicals
    Facilities must identify any of the 670 Water Priority Chemicals present. We simplify this process by:
    • Screening the facility’s chemical inventory for all Water Priority Chemicals.
    • Mapping the location and quantity of regulated chemicals.
    • Ensuring proper storage and handling to prevent runoff contamination.

Stormwater Training Services

Proper training ensures your team understands how to maintain compliance and reduce environmental risks. Vanguard provides:

  • On-Site Training
    Tailored training for employees and Pollution Prevention Teams (PPT) to meet the site-specific needs of your facility.
  • Update Compliance and Training Annually
    Refresh your team’s knowledge and stay ahead of changes in stormwater regulations with a recurring training program and ever-changing state-specific requirements.

Industries We Serve (All Industry Sectors)

Vanguard supports a wide range of industries, including:

  • Manufacturing Facilities
  • Construction Sites
  • Transportation and Logistics Hubs
  • Oil and Gas Operations
  • Food and Beverage Processing Plants

Each industry faces unique challenges in managing stormwater runoff, and our turnkey compliance solutions are tailored to fit site-specific needs.

Benefits of Stormwater Compliance

Compliance with stormwater regulations isn’t just about avoiding fines. It also:

  • Protects local water resources and ecosystems.
  • Enhances your facility’s reputation as an environmentally responsible organization.
  • Reduces the risk of costly spills and contamination.
  • Supports sustainable operational practices.

FAQs About Stormwater Runoff Permitting and Training

  1. What happens if I don’t comply with stormwater regulations?
    Non-compliance can result in significant fines (EPA’s 2025 penalty policy $68,446 per day), legal action, and damage to your business’s reputation.
  2. How often should stormwater training occur?
    Annual training is required.
  3. Can Vanguard help with multi-site compliance?
    Yes, we work with dozens of companies operating in multiple states to ensure compliance is satisfied to the specs of federal, state, and local laws.

Achieve Turnkey Compliance with Vanguard.

Stormwater compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. Let Vanguard’s experts satisfy your facility’s compliance through Identification of Water Priority Chemicals onsite, Pollution Prevention Plan development, and Employee Training on 124 Data Points. With services available in all 50 states, we’re your trusted partner in environmental compliance on this and over 60 EHS laws.