Stormwater Insights
Compliance updates, maintenance guides, and practical advice for property managers, HOA boards, and facility managers.
Winter Stormwater Maintenance: What Not to Skip in the Off-Season
Winter is the best time to inspect, plan, and schedule stormwater maintenance. Here's what property managers should focus on during the off-season.
Read more →HOA Stormwater Fines: How $70,000-Per-Month Penalties Actually Happen
How small stormwater maintenance failures escalate into five-figure monthly penalties for HOAs, and what board members can do to prevent it.
Read more →Sediment Buildup in Stormwater Ponds: How to Tell When It's Time to Dredge
Learn how sediment accumulates in stormwater ponds, the warning signs that dredging is overdue, and what happens when you wait too long to address it.
Read more →Charleston's New Water Plan: What It Means for Property Owners
Charleston released its Complete Integrated Water Plan in 2024, a 25-year strategy covering stormwater, tidal flooding, and sea level rise. Here's what property owners should expect.
Read more →Hurricane Helene's Impact on South Carolina Stormwater Systems
Hurricane Helene carved a 500-mile path of destruction in September 2024, with 28 SC counties receiving FEMA disaster declarations. Here's what property owners need to know about stormwater recovery and compliance.
Read more →Tropical Storm Debby: What the Lowcountry Learned About Stormwater Preparedness
Tropical Storm Debby dropped 10 to 19 inches of rain across coastal South Carolina in August 2024, exposing stormwater failures across the region. Here's what property managers need to know.
Read more →Outlet Structure Failures: Warning Signs and When to Call for Repairs
Outlet structures control water levels and discharge rates in detention and retention ponds. Learn the warning signs of failure and when repairs can't wait.
Read more →SCDHEC Becomes SCDES: What Changes for Stormwater Permits
On July 1, 2024, SCDHEC split into SCDES and DPH. Here's what South Carolina property owners need to know about the transition and what it means for stormwater permits, inspections, and compliance.
Read more →Parking Lot Stormwater: Why Commercial Properties Keep Getting Cited
How parking lot stormwater systems work, why commercial properties face frequent violations, and what property managers need to know about catch basins, oil-water separators, and NPDES compliance.
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