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Understand Your Permit
Start with the basics of NPDES permits and what industrial stormwater coverage means for a facility.
Prepare for an Inspection
Get a practical look at the records and site conditions to review before an EGLE inspection.
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Explore our articles on compliance, pollution prevention, and environmental topics.
Animals/Pets and Pollution
When it comes to pollution, animals usually bear the brunt of the effects. Like kids and the elderly, their lungs are less equipped to filter out pollutants
What are NPDES Permits?
← Stormwater Resource Center The short answerNPDES stands for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System. This Clean Water Act program regulates certain discharges to waters of the United States.A
A Brief Look at Pollution from Motor Vehicles
Cars are a very convenient mode of transportation, though they contribute to multiple forms of pollution, especially if they are operated improperly or are not adequately maintained.
A Brief Look into (Michigan’s) Recyling
Last week we explored how landfills are created, and some common issues that result from disposal practices, such as how methane is a byproduct of food waste.
How to Prepare for an EGLE Inspection (Industrial Storm Water)
An NPDES permit for industrial storm water is required for certain industries or locations and allows the permittee to discharge runoff to surface waters. In order to
Am I Drinking Contaminated Water?
Nearly half of all U.S. faucets contain deadly chemicals. In the United States alone, over 7 million people contract waterborne illnesses every year. On a larger scale,
What are Brownfields?
A brownfield is any land that has previously been built on, like abandoned factories, unoccupied office buildings, or any location that was once a work site. These
How to Adapt to Stormwater
Untreated stormwater poses a large threat to human and animal safety because of pollutants and bacteria. However, it is also an untapped resource that can help combat
Urban Stormwater, Impervious Surfaces, and Human Health
Stormwater runoff can possess many contaminants, ranging from microplastics to bacteria in our drinking water. Drinking this untreated water poses many health risks for humans, such as
What is Industrial Snow?
Industrial snow is a rare phenomenon that occurs where industrial pollution is found, provided there are specific atmospheric conditions such as sub-zero temperatures and high humidity. When
What is Salt Pollution?
Earlier this month we talked about the dangers of snowmelt—the runoff causes neighborhoods to flood, and deposits pollution as it moves. One specific form of winter pollution
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