Comprehensive Services. Compliance Made Simple.
Our experienced team manages every aspect of construction stormwater compliance, providing the expertise, oversight, and regulatory support to keep your project on track.
Independent by design
HydroCompliance does not install, maintain or sell BMPs, and that is intentional. When one company installs the BMPs, inspects them, decides when they need repair or replacement, and then bills for that work, it is the fox watching the henhouse. Keeping inspection separate from installation means our findings are objective and our recommendations are based only on what your site needs.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs)
Full-service SWPPP supportWe provide complete SWPPP services covering development, implementation, monitoring, site compliance, sampling and reporting. Every plan is written by a Qualified SWPPP Developer for your specific site, risk level and construction schedule.
- Risk level determination
- Site-specific SWPPP and BMP plans
- Construction Site Monitoring Programs
- SWPPP amendments as your site changes
- Notice of Intent (NOI) preparation
- Coordination with your site team
QSP & QSD Site Inspections
Every required inspectionThe 2022 Construction General Permit requires the following inspections
- Weekly BMP
- MonthlyQSP
- Pre-QPEQSD or QSP
- During QPE
- Post-QPE
- NAL ExceedanceQSD & QSP
- Prior to a COIQSD or QSP
- Prior to NOTQSD or QSP
- Bi-AnnualQSD
- Start of ConstructionQSD
- Change of QSDQSD
Tagged inspections must be performed by a certified QSD or QSP.
Under the 2022 permit, most required inspections must be performed by a certified QSD or QSP. Our team holds both certifications and covers every inspection your site requires.
Sampling & Monitoring
Data you can defendWe manage all permit-required stormwater sampling, from field collection and analysis to documentation and reporting.
- pH and turbidity field sampling
- Calibrated field equipment
- Sampling records and chain of custody
- Sampling requirement tracking
- Exceedance response support
- Laboratory coordination when needed
SMARTS & Permit Administration
Paperwork handledWe manage your filings in the State Water Board's SMARTS system from the first NOI through the final Notice of Termination.
- Notice of Intent (NOI)
- Annual Reports
- Change of Information (COI)
- Notice of Termination (NOT)
- Sampling data uploads
- Ad hoc and violation reports
Water Pollution Control Programs (WPCPs)
For projects under one acreSmaller projects still need a plan. We prepare WPCPs that meet local agency requirements for projects disturbing less than one acre.
- Local agency WPCPs
- BMP selection and site maps
- Implementation support
- Erosivity Waivers
Site Assessments, Audits & Due Diligence
A second set of eyesWe perform complete assessments and audits of stormwater programs to verify compliance with regulatory requirements, and give you a clear, prioritized path to close any gaps. We also help buyers and developers evaluate properties before acquisition, including risk level, permit requirements and potential compliance costs, so stormwater is factored into the purchase decision.
- Program and document review
- Field BMP assessments
- Gap analysis and recommendations
- Portfolio-wide audits
- Pre-acquisition due diligence
- Risk level determination
Regulatory Representation & Violation Resolution
In your cornerWhen a regulator calls, we are there. We represent clients during agency inspections and work through regional and local notices to resolve issues quickly and professionally.
- Regional Water Board and local agency inspections
- Notice of Violation response
- Corrective action plans
- Agency communication and follow-up
Training
Build in-house knowledgeWe offer Construction General Permit training, site-specific compliance training and custom company-wide programs for superintendents, crews and project managers.
View training optionsNot sure what your project needs?
Send us the site details and we will tell you exactly what the permit requires.