Permits, Environmental & Compliance
Industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance
Industrial stormwater SWPPPs, monitoring and corrective action under EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit or state permits. Typical US fees run $2,000 to $25,000 per facility, and most projects take 2 to 8 weeks. Our drawings, calculations and reports are sealed by a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the state where your project is located, ready for permit submission.

What the work involves
Many industrial facilities must obtain stormwater permit coverage, prepare a facility SWPPP, monitor discharges and take corrective action when benchmarks are exceeded. Engineers design structural controls such as covers, berms and treatment devices when good housekeeping alone does not meet requirements.
When you need it
- Facility in a regulated industrial sector
- Benchmark exceedances
- Agency inspection findings
- New facility or expansion
What you receive
- Facility SWPPP
- Monitoring plan
- Structural control design
- Corrective action reports
What drives the cost
Estimate. Plan updates are modest; structural controls and treatment design cost more.
Frequently asked questions
How much does industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance cost?
Across the US, industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance usually costs $2,000 to $25,000 per facility. Estimate. Plan updates are modest; structural controls and treatment design cost more.
How long does industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance take?
Plan on 2 to 8 weeks from signed proposal to stamped deliverables, longer if a site visit, soil testing or a permit review cycle is involved.
Do I need a licensed PE for industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance?
In most US jurisdictions, yes. When the work needs a permit, the plans, calculations or report usually must be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the state where the project is located. Every deliverable we issue for permit is sealed that way.
Will I also need a environmental consultant?
Sometimes. Depending on the site, industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance can also involve a environmental consultant. We tell you up front which other professionals your project needs and coordinate with them so the drawings agree.
Who do you provide industrial Stormwater Permit Compliance for?
Most of our clients for this service are business owners and municipalitys. Describe your project and one of our engineers will reply with scope, fee and schedule.
Which facilities need industrial stormwater coverage?
Facilities in industrial categories defined in EPA's stormwater regulations, identified largely by SIC or NAICS code, unless they qualify for an exclusion. Examples include many manufacturing plants, recycling yards, vehicle maintenance at transportation facilities and landfills.
What is a no exposure certification?
A certification that industrial materials and activities are not exposed to stormwater. Facilities that qualify can be excluded from permit requirements but must recertify periodically.
Who issues industrial stormwater permits?
Most states are authorized to issue them. EPA's Multi-Sector General Permit applies where EPA is the permitting authority.
What happens if monitoring exceeds a benchmark?
Benchmarks are not effluent limits, but exceedances typically require the operator to review controls and take corrective action. An engineer may design structural controls such as covers or treatment devices.