Why all the fuss about stormwater control?
 Controlling stormwater run-off and stormwater pollutants is
a serious issue across the nation. Besides flooding caused by increased amounts of stormwater run-off, state and federal governments are increasingly mandating local stormwater management programs to institute stormwater pollution prevention controls. These controls include the monitoring of industrial companies that have stormwater discharge to a municipal separate storm sewer system or waters of the United States and operators of construction activities that disturb one acre or more.
Stormwater run-off occurs from rainfall or melting snow that runs off the ground or impervious surfaces like buildings, roads and parking lots and drains into natural or manmade drainage ways. In many cases, this run-off drains directly into streams, rivers, lakes, ponds or the ocean. In urbanized areas, stormwater runoff drains into streets and manmade drainage systems consisting of inlets and underground pipes commonly referred to as "storm sewers." These sewers are not to be confused with sanitary sewers that transport human and industrial wastewaters to a treatment plant before discharge to surface waters.
New Pig carries a number of stormwater control products for municipalities, industries and construction. For more information on stormwater management, click here or call 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) now.
What you need to know about the EPA and stormwater management!
Stormwater drainage accommodations at industrial facilities fall under the scrutinizing eye of the Environmental Protection Agency. Of particular concern to these good folks are the stormwater control policies in place for material handling and storage operations that are often exposed to the weather. As runoff from rain or melting snow comes into contact with these materials, it picks up pollutants and transports them to nearby storm sewer systems, rivers, lakes, or coastal waters. Pollution generated by stormwater runoff is a significant source of water quality problems for the nation's waters. In fact, of the 11 pollution source categories listed in EPA's "National Water Quality Inventory: 2000 Report to Congress," urban stormwater runoff and storm sewers was ranked as the fourth leading source of impairment in rivers, third in lakes and second in estuaries.
Consequently, the Clean Water Act was amended in 1987 to require implementation of a comprehensive national program for addressing stormwater pollution prevention measures for storm water discharges. In response to the 1987 amendments, EPA developed the NPDES Storm Water Program and, on November 16, 1990, EPA issued Phase I of its storm water regulations. Basically, the Phase I stormwater control regulations require facilities who (1) discharge to waters of the United States and (2) engage in industrial activities, including construction activity of over 5 acres of land (later amended to between 1-5 acres by Phase II in 1999), to perform the following:
- Obtain National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Coverage from the appropriate state or federal permitting authorities
- Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
- Implement Best Management Practices (BMPs), including structural and operational controls, to prevent the migration of pollutants (including sediments) off-site via storm water runoff
New Pig carries a number of stormwater control products for municipalities, industries and construction. For more information on stormwater management,
click here or call 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) now.
Before we go Hog Wild.
 We know you've got better things to do (like order stormwater products from New Pig!) than hang around here and go into in-depth detail with us regarding EPA stormwater control regulations, which tend to be (like most governmental documents) very long and very involved. Our intent here is merely to impress upon you that the EPA takes stormwater pollution prevention very seriously, and give you some examples of New Pig products that can help you comply with specific local and state government stormwater management guidelines. Take some time to browse the following pages for more specific information on sizes, applications, and custom configurations.
Drain Covers and Shields for Stormwater
Perhaps the easiest and most economical way to prevent unwanted stormwater runoff is through the use of drain covers and shields. Our DRAINBLOCKER® Drain Cover is available in square, round, or rectangular configurations, and in a variety of sizes, to suit virtually any application.
SPILLBLOCKER® Dikes
SPILLBLOCKER® Dikes are great for diverting spills and preventing them from reaching stormwater drains on either smooth or rough surfaces. Available in a variety of sizes with built-in connectors, SPILLBLOCKER® Dikes give you the ability to respond to any size spill quickly and easily.
 Containment Berms
For areas where a spill must be contained and prevented from reaching a stormwater drain in active work areas, turn to a PIG® Build-A-Berm® Barrier. These custom-sized, crush-resistant permanent berms confine leaks and spills while they keep their shape, even when you roll over them!
Curb and Grate Guards
Over-the-grate filters protect your in-ground drains and keep sentiment and other debris out of curb inlets.
If you’ve got questions—we’ve got answers! Whether you are procuring stormwater management product for your municipality, industrial facility, or construction company, or are concerned about what you need to do to comply, New Pig has the stormwater products and application expertise that you need! Call us now for a no-obligation consultation.
New Pig carries stormwater control products for municipalities, industries, and construction. For more information on stormwater management, click here or
call 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) now!
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