Environmental Compliance
Municipalities that operate and maintain water and wastewater systems must comply with local, state, and federal regulations. Consequently, non-compliance can result in permit denials or fines. It can also affect grant or loan funding eligibility. It is imperative to be compliant and to have full access to loan and grant programs.
Stringent Compliance Requirements
Environmental laws enacted approximately 15 years ago have greatly affected municipalities. Of course, municipalities have had to meet permit and regulatory requirements for their water and sewer systems for a long time. However, the new laws previously mentioned include stormwater regulations.
Interestingly, the EPA states their stormwater goals are to “reduce the discharge of pollutants from the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate water quality requirements of the Clean Water Act” (CWA). Subsequently, the law requires municipalities to comply with numerous regulations, develop programs and best management practices. However, for some municipalities, the stormwater compliance duties are more than they can handle.
Rindt-McDuff Associates Can Help with Environmental Compliance
Fortunately, you don’t always have to handle your environmental compliance on your own. As a matter of a fact, RMA has a seasoned group of environmental professionals who have extensive experience helping clients with environmental compliance. Further, we offer a broad range of water, wastewater, and stormwater consulting services to municipalities and government authorities.
RMA Environmental Compliance Services
At Rindt-McDuff Associates, we have a variety of environmental compliance services. Our environmental specialist can help you with the following:
What’s Next?
Environmental compliance is complex and time-consuming work. For this reason, you need a knowledgeable and experienced RMA environmental specialist. Click below to be connected with one of our specialists today.