The Challenges of Stormwater Management at Industrial Sites
Date: January 16, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Webinar Overview:
Industrial sites generate stormwater runoff from weather conditions such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail which can flow over impervious surfaces collecting chemicals and debris which could potentially contaminate surface waterbodies or even groundwater. Stormwater, if not handled properly, can not only cause environmental impacts but could also cause flooding, lead to regulatory fines and, in some municipalities, be subject to stormwater discharge fees. In this webinar we will discuss proper stormwater management on industrial sites and ways to reduce potential regulatory fines and stormwater discharge fees.
Industrial sites generate stormwater runoff from weather conditions such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail which can flow over impervious surfaces collecting chemicals and debris which could potentially contaminate surface waterbodies or even groundwater. Stormwater, if not handled properly, can not only cause environmental impacts but could also cause flooding, lead to regulatory fines and, in some municipalities, be subject to stormwater discharge fees. In this webinar we will discuss proper stormwater management on industrial sites and ways to reduce potential regulatory fines and stormwater discharge fees.
Our Speakers
Karen Okonta
NTH Project Professional
Ms. Okonta offers over 28 years of professional experience in the environmental field. Her expertise includes all aspects of project management, regulatory reviews, industrial/commercial compliance programs, permitting, and development and implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance programs. Ms. Okonta has extensive experience with stormwater management including the development and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans for construction and industrial activities, SPCC requirements, NPDES permitting, modeling applications, data management and analyses, statistical evaluations, risk assessment, geochemical studies, contaminant fate and transport, beneficial use programs, and special research and development projects. Throughout her career, she has managed projects that include remedial investigations and corrective measures, waste and materials management, and has designed and managed groundwater and surface water programs, and developed watershed and compliance monitoring plans. She works with the private and public sector on regulatory compliance programs in several states and her clients have ranged from municipalities to commercial and industrial entities and not-for-profit organizations.
NTH Project Professional
Ms. Okonta offers over 28 years of professional experience in the environmental field. Her expertise includes all aspects of project management, regulatory reviews, industrial/commercial compliance programs, permitting, and development and implementation of environmental monitoring and compliance programs. Ms. Okonta has extensive experience with stormwater management including the development and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention plans for construction and industrial activities, SPCC requirements, NPDES permitting, modeling applications, data management and analyses, statistical evaluations, risk assessment, geochemical studies, contaminant fate and transport, beneficial use programs, and special research and development projects. Throughout her career, she has managed projects that include remedial investigations and corrective measures, waste and materials management, and has designed and managed groundwater and surface water programs, and developed watershed and compliance monitoring plans. She works with the private and public sector on regulatory compliance programs in several states and her clients have ranged from municipalities to commercial and industrial entities and not-for-profit organizations.
Samantha L. Grant, P.E.
NTH Project Engineer
Ms. Grant has more than six years of experience in site civil design, stormwater management, environmental engineering, and structural engineering. Prior to joining NTH Consultants, Ms. Grant worked at a consulting firm in Indiana on the design team for projects such as low pressure sewer systems, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, and lift stations. She has experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to perform evaluations and analyses related to stormwater runoff, green infrastructure, detention ponds, lift station / forcemain design, pipe analysis, and grading for projects from landfills to parking lots.
NTH Project Engineer
Ms. Grant has more than six years of experience in site civil design, stormwater management, environmental engineering, and structural engineering. Prior to joining NTH Consultants, Ms. Grant worked at a consulting firm in Indiana on the design team for projects such as low pressure sewer systems, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, and lift stations. She has experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D to perform evaluations and analyses related to stormwater runoff, green infrastructure, detention ponds, lift station / forcemain design, pipe analysis, and grading for projects from landfills to parking lots.