How to become an Environmental Engineer/Scientist
In our ever-growing communities and cities, industries like mining, manufacturing, and construction play a pivotal role in providing resources, building homes, and meeting daily needs. However, they also contribute to waste, pollution, and disruptions in our natural ecosystem. Enter Environmental Engineers and Scientists – the unsung heroes working to counterbalance these effects. Armed with an understanding of the environment, Environmental Engineers/Scientists design innovative solutions to minimize and manage waste and pollution. They monitor the air, water, soil, and ultimately, our health, and develop strategies that adhere to environmental regulations. The demand for Environmental Engineers/Scientists is on the rise. The U.S.…
Understanding Turbidity in Water: Compliance and Environmental Insights
Have you recently received an alert from the MDE eReporting system regarding the reporting of Turbidity and its mandatory submission for 1Q24? Reports are due by April 28, and it’s crucial to be prepared. Primarily impacting MD General Permit 20-CP construction sites exceeding 1 acre in size and Individual Permits, Turbidity Monitoring applies specifically to construction sites in basins where the receiving water is listed as a Tier II or the receiving water is listed as Sediment Impaired. This quarterly monitoring involves daily sample collection from each discharge point for as long as the discharge is active. In anticipation of…