Preparing and Updating Clean Water Plans
An integrated approach to keep permits and prevention plans up to date.
Under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) routinely works with federal and state regulatory agencies to ensure that facilities are compliant with clean water laws. These laws, which have been implemented to protect human and environmental health, require facilities to have plans in place for wastewater management and spill prevention.
TRC combines professional, technical and construction solutions to achieve your clean water goals. Our compliance experts review your current practices to ensure you meet EPA standards. We routinely prepare and update Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) for midstream facilities. We also provide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program permitting guidance to address the most significant issues involving pollutants in U.S. waters.
TRC’s Regulatory Expertise Puts You Ahead
TRC’s environmental and regulatory services encompass the full scope of water permitting and compliance in accordance with the Clean Water Act and similar guidelines at the federal, state and local levels. Our solutions include:.
- SPCC Plan preparation
- SPCC Plan updates
- SWPPP preparation
- SWPPP updates
- NPDES permitting
- Water permitting and compliance
Maintain Compliance with TRC
TRC has spent decades at the top of our industry, delivering unique resolutions to our clients’ toughest challenges. If your next project falls under the scope of the Clean Water Act, we will work side by side with your developers, project managers, construction teams and other stakeholders to ensure permit approval and long-standing compliance excellence. Contact us online to get started.
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TRC aide une petite ville à rétablir l’approvisionnement en eau potable
février 13, 2024
Maysville s’est tourné vers TRC, une société mondiale de conseil, d’ingénierie et de gestion de la construction de premier plan, pour obtenir de l’aide.
Innovative Remedial Concepts to Address Microplastics
août 11, 2023
Microplastics (MP) encompass plastic particles ranging in size from 1 nanometer to 5 millimeters. MP historically appeared in lotions and creams as “microbeads,” which acted as exfoliants. MP also form through different processes including the gradual degradation of larger plastic items over time, which results in the generation of progressively smaller plastic particles. Additionally, textiles and synthetic clothing can form MP from daily wear and tear.
U.S. EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to Develop Revised Rule to Define “Waters of the United States”
août 8, 2023
The US EPA and Army Corps of Engineering are redefining « Waters of the United States ».
Regulators Update Design Storm Rainfall Depths in Response to Climate Science Projections and Recent Storm Data
août 3, 2023
Regulators are responding to anticipated increases in extreme rainfall events by updating design storm rainfall depth regulations.
Le rapport 2023 sur le taux d’eau et d’eaux usées en Virginie est maintenant disponible
juillet 24, 2023
La réussite d’une évaluation technique de l’impraticabilité est la collecte de données solides, la documentation et la communication efficace des conditions du site et du potentiel de restauration des eaux souterraines.
Understanding Microplastics in Sediments
juillet 21, 2023
The accumulation of plastic pollution in the environment has rapidly increased in recent decades. Microplastics (MP) are very small pieces of plastic that come from a variety of sources.
Prevent Harmful Algal Blooms with Nutrient Inactivation
juillet 21, 2023
Best Practices for Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of Alum Treatments
TRC Assists in Securing $11M in funding for small Communities
avril 14, 2023
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and United States Department of the Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. ACOE) are redefining “waters of the United States (WOTUS).” A new Rule is expected to be finalized by September 1, 2023, and will address the May 25, 2023, U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. In the interim, the U.S. EPA and U.S. ACOE will interpret the phrase “waters of the United States” consistent with the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett.
Proposed MCLGs and MCLs for PFAS
mars 15, 2023
Final Regulatory Determination for Contaminants on the Fourth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List
Water Resiliency: Military Base Experience and Application to Communities and Industries
février 23, 2023
Water resiliency is the ability to effectively operate if the water resources you rely on are stressed, contaminated or even cut off for a specified amount of time.
EPA Announces $2 Billion in Funding to Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water
février 14, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced $2 Billion in infrastructure funding to help the nation’s rural water supplies.
PFAS on the Move: Fate and Transport in Sediment
janvier 3, 2023
PFAS tend to sorb to sediment particles and organic matter, which settle at the bottom of a waterbody, creating a reservoir of PFAS that can cycle in the environment for decades.
PFAS Discharges in NPDES Permits
Décembre 19, 2022
In a follow-up to the EPA Office of Water’s April 28, 2022 memo, EPA released “Part 2″, providing guidance for the NPDES permitting/pretreatment program as it relates to restricting discharges of PFAS to water bodies.
Data Requirements to Improve Statistical Decision Making
octobre 25, 2022
One goal of statistics is to draw meaningful inferences but your dataset must be large enough to provide technically-defensible and robust statistics.
A Green Future for Stormwater Management
septembre 26, 2022
Green Stormwater Management is an effective strategy for flood control and pollution mitigation.
Washington State Establishes PFAS Cleanup Levels
septembre 21, 2022
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently published a list of 6 PFAS compounds that now have soil and groundwater cleanup levels
EPA Issues Proposed Rule Designating PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances
septembre 7, 2022
The EPA has issued a pre-publication version of a proposed rule to designate two PFAS compounds as hazardous substances under CERCLA.
Five New PFAS Added to EPA Regional Screening Levels (RSLs)
juin 24, 2022
EPA announced the addition of five new PFAS to the list of Regional Screening Levels (RSLs)
EPA Announces Updated Drinking Water Health Advisories for Four PFAS Chemicals: PFOS, PFOA, PFBS, & GenX
juin 24, 2022
On June 15, 2022, the EPA released updated Health Advisory Levels for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water
Integrating Sustainability, Digital Connectivity and Design Optimization in Wastewater Treatment Systems
juin 20, 2022
Some organizations rarely think about water and wastewater treatment, until there is a problem. American industry depends on the ability to treat wastewater discharges while complying with regulatory standards and addressing emerging contaminants. If wastewater treatment fails, our environment is negatively impacted, and companies are exposed to shutdowns, delays and fines.
EPA Proposes Aquatic Life Criteria for PFOA and PFOS
mai 25, 2022
On May 3, 2022, under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) proposed the first aquatic life criteria for both short-term and long-term toxic effects from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS).
Controlling PFAS Discharge to Surface Water (PFAS-Trapping Cap)
février 15, 2022
Controlling PFAS in discharge water is critical for the management and protection of aquatic life.
Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule Lists 29 PFAS
janvier 21, 2022
EPA published fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule as required every five years and 29 of the 30 contaminants listed are PFAS.
Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Revised Definition: Proposed Rule Published
Décembre 16, 2021
Rule Proposed to Revert Back to Pre-2015 Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) published December 2021
Construction Delivery Method Comparison: Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build
Décembre 16, 2021
In the construction industry the successful execution of every project depends on the delivery method. Two of the most widely used project delivery methods are Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
Overhauling Oroville: The Amazing Push to Repair the Tallest Dam in the United States
novembre 8, 2021
The Oroville Dam in Northern California is the highest in the country at 770 feet – four stories taller than the more celebrated Hoover Dam – but few outside the Golden State had ever heard of it before February of 2017.
EPA Solicits Comments on PFAS Discharges in Five Point Source Categories
septembre 23, 2021
EPA solicits comments in five point source categories (PSCs) in the manufacture, use, treatment and discharge of PFAS.
PFAS Sampling Advisory on Aqueous Samples
avril 1, 2021
Advisory on collecting aqueous samples (e.g., groundwater, wastewater, stormwater, etc.) for PFAS analysis.
The View on Climate Change has Changed in Washington
mars 1, 2021
The Biden Administration signals both a renewed and accelerated focus on climate change.
The Making of a Mural
Décembre 22, 2020
Watch workers in Los Angeles transform this aging storage tank into a vibrant, three-story work of art that’s visible from miles away.
TRC Companies Inc. Acquires 1Source Safety and Health
novembre 11, 2020
TRC Companies (« TRC”), a leading technology-driven provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions, has acquired 1Source Safety and Health, a firm that provides management consulting services in areas such as indoor air quality, asbestos management, industrial hygiene and safety management systems.
TRC Awarded a Yahara WINS Grant
août 28, 2020
TRC was recently awarded a Yahara WINS grant to develop a pilot scale simple aeration method for removing phosphorous from the discharge of manure digesters. The grant application was developed and submitted by: Bob Stanforth, Alyssa Sellwood, Mike Ursin, Ted O’Connell, Ken Quinn, and John Rice, who are members of multiple TRC CORE teams.
World Health Organization Examines Danger of Microplastics in Drinking Water
novembre 5, 2019
There’s growing concern that microscopic plastic particles could be having a detrimental effect on drinking water quality.
Potential Impacts from EPA’s Proposed Waters of the United States Rule
juillet 24, 2019
The EPA is redefining which bodies of water are eligible for protection under the federal Clean Water Act – and which ones aren’t.
TRC Acquires California Construction Management Firm Vali Cooper & Associates
juin 26, 2018
LOWELL, Mass. – TRC, a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions fueled by innovative technology, announced today it has acquired Vali Cooper & Associates Inc., a top California infrastructure firm that manages transportation, water/wastewater, utility and facilities projects.
Groundwater Recharge: How It Affects Your Decisions
mai 30, 2018
Often misunderstood, groundwater recharge rate is an important consideration when assessing groundwater supply or aquifer vulnerability.
Michigan Steps Up Fight Against PFAS Contamination
mai 8, 2018
Michigan is cracking down on PFAS contamination with a pair of new regulatory actions aimed at protecting the state’s water supply.
TRC Recognized for Removing Lead Contamination from Mill River in Fairfield, Connecticut
mars 7, 2018
LOWELL, Mass. – TRC, a leader in engineering, environmental consulting and construction-management services, has been awarded a pair of awards from the Environmental Business Journal – one for business achievement and the other for an innovative remediation project to remove lead sediment from the Mill River in Fairfield, Conn.
States Struggle to Set Standards for Hundreds of Toxics
octobre 24, 2017
TRC’s Liz Denly talks to Bloomberg Environment about nascent efforts at the state level to establish standards for PFAS compounds.