Tag: stormwater
It’s Raining Stormwater NOVs in California
For many California industrial facilities, above average rainfall brought 60-day notices of violation from private enforcers threatening to file federal Clean Water Act complaints.
New Pig DrainBlocker Drain Covers
PIG DrainBlocker Drain Covers help comply with EPA’s SPCC and Storm Water regulations and are designed to seal off floor or storm drains entirely so that no unwanted liquids get into the water supply.
Belgard® Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers Manage Stormwater Runoff
A new medical office building in Charlotte, NC had special considerations for its parking lot — stormwater runoff on a space-limited site.
Partnership Expands Capacity of Storm Water Ponds
Opti’s cloud-based, proprietary adaptive control technology will allow NST to generate off-site storm water offsets through enhancing existing performance of regional facilities throughout Florida.
Storm Water Drain Inlet Inserts
StormwateRx, in exclusive partnership with Frog Creek Partners, announced the availability of its Frontline family of drain inlet inserts.
Stormwater Management Survey Reveals Missing Links
Industry supplier New Pig asked facilities about their site protocols for protecting drains and other areas subject to stormwater runoff.
7th Annual Campus RainWorks Challenge Winners Named
The national competition engages college students in the design of on-campus green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution.
Facility Executive | October 2018 Issue
The October 2018 issue features green building, workplace design, zero energy, recycling furniture, and anti-terrorism security. Plus, we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Question Of The Week: Designing For Stormwater Management
The EPA has chosen the winners of its 2017 Campus Rainworks Challenge. What stormwater management strategies have you implemented to reduce runoff from your facility sites?
Protect Property From Rainstorm Damage
A commercial landscape contractor provides tips to safeguard landscaping and property during heavy rains.
Zinc-B-Gone Filters From StormwateRx
Available in Basic and Pro, this line of stormwater filters removes dissolved zinc and copper to strict stormwater benchmark and numeric action levels.
Site Water Management Goes Underground
Designers of a LEED certified office park utilized an existing water vault as a centerpiece of drainage and irrigation.
EPA Grants For Urban Water Improvement Projects
Several K-12 and higher education facilities are among the 22 organizations receiving up to $60,000 each for water quality initiatives.
EPA Honors Winners of 2015 Campus RainWorks Challenge
The challenge engages college and university students in reinventing the nation’s water infrastructure and developing green infrastructure systems to reduce stormwater pollution and build resilience to climate change.
Six Considerations For A Green (Vegetative) Roof
Structural factors and upkeep are among the leading items for facility decision-makers to evaluate.
EPA Looks At Airport Deicing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule that would make deicing practices on aircraft and at airport runways more environmentally friendly while maintaining operational safety.