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Industrial stormwater compliance requires more than a permit. It requires site-specific controls, clear procedures, and documentation that works in the field.

For a Texas aggregate facility, ESE developed a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to support compliance with the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit (TXR050000), Sector J.

The project addressed exposed stockpiles, material staging, vehicle activity, maintenance and refueling areas, stormwater outfalls, and potential off-site run-on. ESE developed drainage mapping, BMPs, inspection and monitoring procedures, spill response protocols, and recordkeeping tools to create a practical compliance system for facility staff.

The result was a structured framework designed to strengthen ongoing compliance and audit readiness.

Head to our website to read the full case study: https://esepartners.com/project/aggregate-facility-swppp-and-tpdes-msgp-compliance-in-texas/

For those involved in data center development in Texas, recent changes to the environmental permitting process may affect project timelines.

The Governor has directed TCEQ to temporarily halt the issuance of permits related to data center projects while ERCOT completes its review. Environmental permit applications for these projects are currently subject to a hold.

While TCEQ’s review is delayed, developers can continue preparing applications and addressing environmental permitting requirements so projects are positioned to move forward when the review process resumes.

ESE Partners can help data center developers navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, stay ahead of environmental requirements, and plan for the next steps in the permitting process.

Data centers are built around technology, but the work behind a successful site starts well before the servers arrive.

Choosing and developing a site can involve a range of environmental considerations, from understanding existing site conditions and regulatory requirements to evaluating natural resources, permitting needs, and potential environmental constraints.

For developers, identifying these considerations early can help reduce surprises later in the process and keep projects moving with a clear understanding of what is required.

At ESE Partners, we bring environmental expertise into the planning and development process so data center projects can move forward with the right information from the start.

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Rain doesn’t always mean fieldwork stops.

Our team is out in the field, rain or shine, collecting data, conducting inspections, and keeping projects moving. Wet conditions can bring their own challenges, but they also provide an opportunity to observe site conditions from a different perspective.

From environmental compliance to natural resources and site assessments, our field teams are prepared to get the work done safely and thoroughly, whatever the weather brings! 🌧️

Industrial stormwater compliance can get complicated quickly, especially at aggregate facilities with exposed materials, heavy equipment, refueling areas, and multiple potential pollutant sources.

For a North Texas aggregate processing facility near Ferris, ESE Partners developed a site-specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under the Texas TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit, TXR050000, Sector J.

Our team evaluated drainage patterns, exposed materials, pollutant sources, outfall conditions, and existing BMPs, then developed procedures for inspections, benchmark monitoring, sampling, spill response, employee training, and ongoing recordkeeping.

The result was an implementation-ready stormwater compliance framework designed to support day-to-day operations, inspection readiness, and continued compliance with TCEQ requirements.

Read and download the full case study: https://esepartners.com/project/aggregate-facility-stormwater-compliance-under-texas-msgp-sector-j/

ESE Partners is in San Antonio for the TACA 2026 Environmental, Sustainability & Safety Seminar!

Brittany Kowalick and Joe Hoelzen are attending today and tomorrow, connecting with industry professionals and discussing the environmental, sustainability, and safety issues shaping Texas’ aggregates, concrete, cement, and construction industries.

If you’re attending, be sure to connect with Brittany and Joe!

We’re hiring! ESE Partners is looking for a GIS Technician to join our team in Texas.

This role is a great opportunity for a GIS professional to support environmental projects through mapping, spatial analysis, data management, and technical deliverables.

Interested in joining ESE? View the full job description and apply through our website: https://esepartners.com/job-opportunities/gis-technician-2/

Kathryn O’Gorman, P.G., is at Dallas Dealmakers at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas in Irving today! She will be connecting with homebuilders, developers, capital leaders, and real estate professionals from across the DFW market.

Dallas Dealmakers brings together industry leaders to discuss the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the future of residential development in North Texas. As development continues across the region, environmental due diligence and understanding property conditions early in the process remain important considerations for successful projects.

If you’re attending Dallas Dealmakers today, be sure to connect with Kathryn and say hello!

How can aggregate facilities strengthen stormwater compliance while managing exposed materials, haul routes, fueling areas, and other operational risks?

ESE Partners developed a site-specific TPDES MSGP Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for a 2.78-acre aggregate processing and materials handling facility in Willis, Texas. The SWPPP addressed drainage mapping, outfall identification, BMPs, inspections, monitoring, spill response, training, and recordkeeping to support ongoing compliance with TCEQ requirements.

Read the full case study on our website: https://esepartners.com/project/tpdes-msgp-swppp-for-texas-aggregate-processing-facility/

ESE Partners will be attending the TACA 2026 Environmental Sustainability Safety Seminar in San Antonio next Tuesday and Wednesday!

Brittany Kowalick and Joe Hoelzen will be at The St. Anthony Hotel on September 29–30. We look forward to connecting with industry professionals and discussing environmental compliance, sustainability, and the challenges facing Texas’ aggregates, concrete, and cement industries.

If you’ll be attending, be sure to say hello to Brittany and Joe!