by SWIMS Team | Feb 27, 2026 | Storm Water Compliance, Storm Water Maintenance
Most storm drain service companies clean the drain. The good ones also protect you from regulatory risk. That distinction matters more than many property managers realize. A truck can vacuum out sediment and still leave you exposed if there is no record of what was...
by SWIMS Team | Jan 22, 2026 | QSP Inspections
Inspections are part of the grind on most California construction projects. The paperwork gets done, but QSP inspections don’t always reflect what’s actually happening on site. When that disconnect gets noticed, it’s usually by regulators. This article breaks down...
by SWIMS Team | Sep 25, 2025 | Storm Water Compliance
As winter nears and the days grow short, preparing storm water systems for winter should be on every property manager’s list. The storms and chills of the season don’t wait for anyone, especially when it comes to drains, filters, and treatment devices that keep your...
by SWIMS Team | Jul 3, 2025 | Storm Water Compliance
Picture this: It’s late August 2025. Your construction site is making great progress; steel is going up, concrete curing, the trades are on schedule. But while everyone’s eyes are on the next inspection or milestone, a quiet deadline is sneaking up fast: September 1,...
by SWIMS Team | Jun 4, 2025 | Storm Water Compliance
In the early phases of a construction project, stormwater BMPs (Best Management Practices) are often installed by the grader. From straw wattles, silt fencing and inlet protection, these initial controls are treated as a checklist item, installed once and done. But...