Stormwater BMP Installation, Maintenance, and Inspection Services in Florida
Florida's stormwater regulatory environment reflects the state's exceptional sensitivity to water quality. With high groundwater tables, sandy soils, coastal exposure, and water bodies chronically affected by nutrient loading, Florida's stormwater program is structured around water quality treatment as a primary objective. Stormwater BMP maintenance and inspection are governed by Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the applicable regional water management district, creating a dual-agency compliance structure that varies by geography within the state. Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP installation, maintenance, and inspection services across Florida from our Jacksonville office, supporting commercial property owners, HOAs, municipalities, and contractors working under ERP permit conditions.
Florida Stormwater Regulatory Context
Florida's stormwater program is administered jointly by FDEP and five regional water management districts under FAC 62-330 and FAC 62-40. Environmental Resource Permits govern post-construction stormwater management for projects that disturb wetlands, alter water flows, or require stormwater treatment. The applicable water management district issues the ERP and establishes specific maintenance and inspection obligations based on the permit conditions. Because permit requirements vary by district and by the characteristics of the water bodies receiving discharge, compliance in Florida requires familiarity with both state standards and the applicable district's criteria. Fines for unpermitted discharges to state waters begin at $10,000 per day. Nutrient reduction is a primary focus of Florida's stormwater program, driven by widespread algal bloom problems affecting springs, estuaries, and coastal waters throughout the state. Exact's Jacksonville office serves Florida clients directly, with field crews experienced in the permit conditions and BMP types common across the state's diverse geography.
Need a certified stormwater inspection or maintenance plan in Florida? Call (904) 831-6479 or (804) 302-5151, or contact us to request a quote.
Who We Serve in Florida
Exact serves commercial property owners, HOAs, resort and hospitality properties, municipalities, general contractors, and land developers throughout Florida from our Jacksonville office. Our clients include commercial centers with wet detention ponds under ERP permit conditions, coastal communities requiring nutrient-sensitive BMP management, and construction contractors managing turbidity compliance near Florida's sensitive water bodies. We serve clients across Northeast Florida and throughout the state for larger project scopes.
Frequently Asked Questions: Florida Stormwater BMP Services
How often do stormwater BMPs need to be inspected in Florida?
Inspection frequency for stormwater BMPs in Florida is typically established by the Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) issued by the applicable water management district. Most ERPs require annual inspection and maintenance of stormwater management systems. FDEP and the water management districts can require documentation of inspections and maintenance activities as a condition of permit compliance. Fines for permit violations begin at $10,000 per day, making consistent inspection and maintenance records essential for property owners.
What is an Environmental Resource Permit in Florida?
An Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) in Florida is a permit issued by FDEP or the applicable regional water management district governing projects that alter water flows, affect wetlands, or require stormwater treatment. ERPs establish specific conditions for construction, operation, and long-term maintenance of stormwater management systems. Post-construction, the ERP remains the controlling document for maintenance and inspection obligations. Property owners who acquire land with an existing ERP inherit its maintenance and reporting requirements.
Who can inspect stormwater BMPs in Florida?
Florida ERPs typically require inspections by qualified professionals, which may be specified in the permit conditions. In most cases, a licensed engineer, certified inspector, or qualified contractor familiar with the BMP type and applicable permit conditions can perform the inspection. Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP inspection services across Florida from our Jacksonville office, producing written reports structured to satisfy ERP documentation requirements. Call (904) 831-6479 to schedule an inspection.
What stormwater installation and maintenance services are available in Florida?
Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP installation, inspection, and maintenance across Florida, including wet detention pond maintenance, bioretention installation and maintenance, underground detention systems, geomembrane liner installation, erosion control, permeable pavement, pond management through our Aquatics Group, and green infrastructure. All services are designed to align with FDEP and water management district requirements. Our Jacksonville office serves Florida clients directly with crews experienced in the state's ERP compliance framework.
What are Florida's stormwater permit requirements for new construction?
New construction projects in Florida that disturb wetlands, alter water flows, or require stormwater treatment typically require an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) from FDEP or the applicable regional water management district. ERP requirements vary by district and by the characteristics of the project site and receiving water bodies. Florida's five water management districts are the South Florida Water Management District, Southwest Florida Water Management District, St. Johns River Water Management District, Suwannee River Water Management District, and Northwest Florida Water Management District.
Exact Stormwater Management serves property managers, HOAs, developers, and contractors across Florida. Contact us today to discuss your stormwater compliance needs.
Exact Southeast
904-831-6479
Exact Stormwater Management
4106 Abston Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
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Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
SPECIALTY INSTALLATIONS
• Geomembrane / Liner
• Underground Detention
• Permeable Pavement
INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE OF STORMWATER FACILITIES
• Ponds
• Underground Detention
• SunTree Screens & Filters
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is now enforcing new requirements that project plans include site-specific stormwater maintenance cost estimates.
Exact Southeast is now LOCAL, ready to help you with all sorts of technical stormwater issues. From expert installations of liners and underground stormwater detention systems (and all the others below) to inspection and maintenance of systems you’ve already installed, our team is ready to go to work for you.
With millions of cubic feet of underground detention installed, Exact Stormwater Management is your go-to partner to ensure proper installation of your detention system. We make sure the system is installed correctly, and can help navigate around common pitfalls. We install every system out there, including arched chambers (ADS’ StormTech and Cultec’s Recharger), modular box systems (Ferguons’s R-Tank, Brentwood’s StormTank, and ACO’s StormBrixx), and concrete vaults (StormTrap and StormCapture).
Underground Detention - More Info
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Underground Detention MAINTENANCE
Keep your underground stormwater detention, infiltration, and cistern systems working properly with regular inspections and required maintenance. We perform inspections and maintenance on all underground detention systems including: R-Tank, RainTank, StormTech arch chambers, isolator rows, Cultec, pipe detention systems by Contech, ADS, Lane Enterprises, and others.
Haven’t had your Suntree Skimboss Filtration System maintained recently? Let us help you get back into compliance with our Inspection, Cleaning, and, when needed, cartridge replacement confined space teams. Also cleaning Suntree Nutrient Separating Baffle Boxes and most other stormwater facilities.
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Inlet Filter and Baffle Box Maintenance
Inlet filters and baffle boxes are incredibly effective and they require regular maintenance to stay that way. Our team can do a quick inspection and provide maintenance on the systems that need attention.
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Bioretention Facility, Biofilter, Dry Swale
Bioretention systems, biofilters, rain gardens, dry swales, compost amended grass swales, and many other variations of a semi-natural stormwater filter all serve to clean stormwater before it enters our streams. We specialize in proper installation of these systems - the right materials in the right arrangement at the right time - to make sure the system works as designed.
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Stormwater POND, Detention Ponds, Wet Ponds
Stormwater ponds can be an effective and attractive method of managing water quality and flow. They require regular maintenance to remove sediment, keep inlets and outlets clear and free of debris, and properly maintain vegetation. Let us restore the functionality of your pond and develop a routine maintenance program to protect your investment and keep your site beautiful.
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Sand/Cartridge Filters, Hydrodynamic Separators
We maintain all types of manufactured treatment devices (MTD’s) such as sand filters, cartridge filters like StormFilter, Bayfilter, Perk filter, Jellyfish filter, Modular Wetlands, and many others. We have industrial vacuums that remove sediment from these filters as well as hydrodynamic separators such as Hydroguard, Stormceptor, Contech CDS, Baysaver, First Defense, Aqua-Swirl, Downstream Defender, Vortechs, and others.
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
We install many types of impermeable liners in the Southeast. Liners are typically 30 mil PVC, HDPE, LDPE, RPP, RPE, XR-5, and many other types of liner for the best fit for your application. With personnel in the liner business since 1992, we are the go-to company for liner installations. Underground Detention - More Info
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Permeable Pavement
Permeable pavements are alternative paving surfaces that allow stormwater runoff to filter through voids in the pavement surface into an underlying stone reservoir, where it is temporarily stored and/or infiltrated. We install many types of permeable pavements from grass pavers to concrete brick-type pavers.
Example Installation of Permeable Pavers
contact:
Austin Via
904-831-6479
austin@exactstorm.com
Drainage Improvement - Commercial / HOA
America’s aging infrastructure impacts all of us. The challenges that we see in the stormwater world every day include corroded pipes, outdated designs, mediocre workmanship, and lack of maintenance. Today, we have more frequent and larger rain events which reveal the weaknesses of our drainage system.
We can help:
repair sink holes around storm structures and along pipe runs
install french drains to handle additional water and/or add infiltration basins in low lying areas
repair and/or replace corrugated metal stormwater pipes and drainage structures
visual camera inspection of stormwater systems
vacuum stormwater structures to remove sediment and debris to improve flow