by Caltha Company | Nov 14, 2012 | FAQ, Stormwater, Water
Benchmark values differ from permit limits. In a typical wastewater NPDES permit, limits may be specified for chemical parameters; if any of the limits are exceeded, it becomes a violation of the permit and may be subject to enforcement action. Benchmark values, in...
by Caltha Company | Nov 14, 2012 | FAQ, Water
Two Offices within US EPA derive “standards” for pesticides to protect aquatic life. However, the methods used to derive these “standards” are quite different, as are the intended uses for the information. Aquatic life benchmarks are derived by Office of Pesticide...
by Caltha Company | Nov 5, 2012 | Caltha LLP Services, Industrial Wastewater, Water
Caltha LLP provides expert consulting and permitting support to wastewater dischargers in Iowa. Under Federal and Iowa laws, all discharges of wastewater to the waters of the State require an NPDES permit issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)....
by Caltha Company | Nov 2, 2012 | Water
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding public meetings across the state to gather input on proposed water quality standards designated use changes for selected rivers and streams in Iowa. These changes are intended to enhance the protection of...
by Caltha Company | Oct 31, 2012 | Stormwater, Water
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has released a draft Construction General Permit (AZG2008-001). This permit replaces the previous construction general permit that was issued for a five-year term by ADEQ in February 2003. As written, this...
by Caltha Company | Oct 31, 2012 | Water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released a general permit that streamlines and shortens the wetland permitting process for some residential, commercial and industrial projects impacting wetlands. The statewide general permit (“GP”) is required under...
