Stormwater BMP Installation, Maintenance, and Inspection Services in Mississippi
Mississippi property owners and contractors managing stormwater compliance operate under a framework administered by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ). Construction activities disturbing one or more acres require a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Notice of Intent under the NPDES General Permit for construction. Mississippi's technical reference for erosion and stormwater management is the two-volume Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management. Post-construction stormwater requirements in Mississippi are implemented through local MS4 programs, making local ordinance compliance the primary driver for property owners managing existing stormwater BMPs. Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP installation, maintenance, and inspection services across Mississippi, supporting property owners, contractors, and municipalities navigating state and local compliance requirements.
Regulatory Context
Mississippi's stormwater program is administered by MDEQ under the NPDES General Permit for construction activities. Sites disturbing one or more acres must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) and develop a SWPPP prior to the start of earth-disturbing activity. MDEQ's two-volume Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management is the primary technical reference document for construction site practices and post-construction stormwater management in Mississippi. At the state level, Mississippi's program is less prescriptive than programs in neighboring states, with post-construction BMP maintenance obligations driven primarily by local MS4 programs and municipal ordinances. This means compliance obligations for property owners managing existing stormwater BMPs in Mississippi vary significantly by location, and understanding local ordinance requirements is often more immediately relevant than state-level standards. Exact provides installation, maintenance, and inspection services that address MDEQ construction permit requirements and local MS4 post-construction compliance obligations throughout Mississippi.
Need a certified stormwater inspection or maintenance plan in Mississippi? Call (804) 302-5151 or contact us to request a quote.
Who We Serve in Mississippi
Exact serves commercial property owners, HOAs, general contractors, municipalities, and land developers across Mississippi. Our clients include commercial property owners managing post-construction BMPs under local MS4 programs, construction contractors working under MDEQ NPDES permit coverage, and property managers seeking qualified stormwater inspection and maintenance providers. We serve clients in the Jackson metro, Gulf Coast, and throughout Mississippi.
Frequently Asked Questions: Mississippi Stormwater BMP Services
What stormwater regulations apply in Mississippi?
Mississippi's stormwater program is administered by MDEQ under the NPDES General Permit for construction activities. Sites disturbing one or more acres require a Notice of Intent and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. MDEQ's Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management is the primary technical reference for construction site practices. Post-construction stormwater BMP maintenance requirements are implemented through local MS4 programs and municipal ordinances, which vary significantly by jurisdiction across the state.
Who provides BMP maintenance in Mississippi?
Stormwater BMP maintenance in Mississippi is typically contracted to qualified stormwater contractors familiar with local MS4 program requirements. Because Mississippi's post-construction compliance framework is implemented primarily through local ordinances, selecting a provider with experience across multiple municipalities is important. Exact Stormwater Management provides BMP installation, inspection, and maintenance services throughout Mississippi. Call (804) 302-5151 to discuss a maintenance program tailored to your local compliance requirements.
What is the MDEQ Handbook for Erosion Control?
Mississippi's Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management is a two-volume technical reference document published by MDEQ that establishes best management practices for construction site erosion control and post-construction stormwater management. The Handbook is the primary technical guidance document for SWPPP development and construction site practice selection in Mississippi. Contractors seeking to meet MDEQ NPDES permit conditions should use the Handbook as their reference for practice selection and installation standards.
What stormwater installation and maintenance services are available in Mississippi?
Exact Stormwater Management provides stormwater BMP installation, inspection, annual maintenance programs, erosion control consistent with MDEQ's Handbook for Erosion Control, geomembrane liner installation, permeable pavement, pond management through our Aquatics Group, and green infrastructure throughout Mississippi. Our services address both MDEQ construction permit requirements and local MS4 post-construction obligations. Contact (804) 302-5151 to discuss your Mississippi stormwater compliance needs.
How do local ordinances affect stormwater BMP compliance in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, post-construction stormwater BMP maintenance requirements are primarily established through local MS4 programs and municipal ordinances rather than a comprehensive state-level framework. This means compliance obligations, inspection frequency, and documentation requirements can vary significantly between Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and smaller municipalities. Property owners managing stormwater BMPs in Mississippi should confirm the requirements of both the MDEQ NPDES program and their local MS4 program to ensure complete compliance with all applicable standards.
Exact Stormwater Management serves property managers, HOAs, developers, and contractors across Mississippi. Contact us today to discuss your stormwater compliance needs.
Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
SPECIALTY INSTALLATIONS
• Geomembrane / Liner
• Underground Detention
• Permeable Pavement
• Green Infrastructure
• Bioretention
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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).
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
INSTALLATION: 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.
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
INSTALLATION: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
Green Infrastructure refers to a strategic approach that utilizes natural processes and systems to manage stormwater, enhance urban environments, and improve overall ecosystem health. This method emphasizes the preservation and restoration of natural landscapes while integrating them into urban design. Interventions such as rain gardens, permeable pavement, and bioswales work collectively to absorb, infiltrate, and filter stormwater runoff, reducing flooding risks and pollutant discharge into waterways.
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@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
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Corey Simonpietri
804-627-2942
corey@exactstorm.com
INSTALLATION: 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