The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. The basis of the CWA was enacted in 1948 and was called the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, but the Act was significantly reorganized and expanded in 1972. Subsequent amendments modified some of the earlier CWA provisions, including efforts to address polluted runoff through a regulatory approach for "wet weather point sources" such as industrial facilities, construction sites, and urban storm sewer systems.

The CWA is the cornerstone of surface water quality protection in the United States.  Roux Associates offers a variety of services to assist our clients in managing their compliance issues under the CWA and related state and local regulatory programs.  We provide services in project planning and permitting for new facilities and also in the evaluation of existing facilities to provide recommendations to comply with CWA requirements in the most cost-effective manner.  We also provide detailed engineering designs for storm water control and wastewater treatment systems, including both conventional systems and innovative systems, such as Constructed Treatment Wetlands.  

Roux Associates technicians provide direct, hands-on operation of wastewater and water treatment units.  We troubleshoot and resolve compliance problems and operational inefficiencies and provide operator training.  This experience combined with our detailed understanding of regulatory issues enables us to offer system designs with operator-friendly solutions tailored to meet project-specific needs.  Our design and operational strategies fully address regulatory compliance, operational stability, and overall cost effectiveness.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss meeting your needs related to CWA compliance, design and planning.  We offer support and services in the following specific areas related to the CWA:

  • NPDES/SPDES Permit Applications and Renewals
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention
  • Discharge Inventories and Investigation
  • Construction Runoff Minimization and Control
  • Discharge Monitoring and Reporting
  • Best Management Practice (BMP) Planning
  • Industrial Pretreatment Support Services
  • Aquatic Toxicity Testing
  • Treatment System Design and Optimization
  • Wetland Mitigation/Constructed Wetlands
  • Sediment and Erosion Control