Lift stations and pumps are fairly common in Houston. This is simply due to the topography of the great state of Texas. Anyone who’s driven across the state knows that most of Texas is about as flat as a pancake. The average elevation in the Houston region is 79...
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Bringing you something different today. I'm starting a video series that will detail good and bad maintenance and design in regards to detention ponds in our area. Check out the video, leave comments and make sure to subscribe if you would like to be notified when...
Stephen has been with us for a little over a year, but he is no stranger to the stormwater industry. I initially hired him at a previous company, and after 5 years, he came to work with us, bringing his vast experience and winning personality. I call him smiley...
A few nights ago, I saw this story on Houston’s local Fox affiliate on channel 26. Houston business accused of leaking chemicals illegally into storm drains, hazmat investigates. Being an environmental issue, it piqued my interest. Quite frankly, I was surprised to...
Josue has been with the Stormwater Professionals Group pretty much from the start. He manages all of our field services, including landscaping services, skimmer basket installation and maintenance, and assisting in special projects wherever his expertise is needed. ...
Today I’m kicking off a new blog series, and while the title is reasonably descriptive of the content, I thought it prudent to explain why this might be a good exercise for our development and for engineering friends. Over the last 18 years in the stormwater industry,...
As a stormwater consultant, I’m often asked why we rarely advise using a detention pond as a dual-purpose (detention and stormwater quality) pond. On the surface, it would make sense that since detention is already required, we could simply add a trash screen or cage...
Hurricane Harvey Devastates Houston On August 17th. 2017 Houston was devastated by Hurricane Harvey, one of the worst disasters in the city’s history. The cost was staggering. According to the National Hurricane Center, it caused $125 billion in damages and ranked...
Stormwater Quality Management plans are required in the city of Houston and Harris County for properties over an acre. And while there are some caveats, this is the rule rather than the exception. And as these government agencies periodically review and amend their...
As I look out my window and see the big yellow school bus pass by I’m reminded of another summer winding down and the hope that the hot weather will break and the fall cold fronts will be soon approaching. Back to school represents a change of season. A time of...