Water Quality


			Water Quality
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			LSA provides a variety of water quality services to assess how present and proposed actions impact or may impact the quality of our nation's waters. LSA services vary in scope from water quality assessments to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance to design and monitoring of Natural Treatment Systems. LSA offers a wide range of stormwater management services and brings specialized expertise and experience to water quality planning. LSA's Water Quality specialists provide comprehensive water quality assessments and management services to meet the needs of our diverse client base. We apply our thorough understanding of State and federal water quality standards to develop effective solutions to water quality issues and prevent contamination of our nation's waters. Our water quality monitoring and modeling services provide the tools necessary to understand water body dynamics and effectively accomplish project-specific objectives. To perform these services, LSA Project Managers coordinate with project engineers and provide technical expertise in the development of best management practices (BMPs), water quality and water quality modeling, pollution prevention and treatment design, water quality sampling plans, aquatic toxicology, ecological impact assessment, hydrology, chemistry, and biology. LSA combines technical skills with up-to-date regulatory knowledge to achieve cost-effective solutions for our clients. SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Sediment and Erosion Control Plans (ECP) Water Pollution Control Plans Standard Urban Stormwater Management Plans (SUSMP) Water Quality Sampling Plans and Quality Assurance Plans Water Quality Assessment Reports Water Quality Modeling Water Quality Management Plans Conceptual Best Management Practices (BMP) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Compliance Evaluations Stormwater Management Plans and Reports Water Quality Monitoring Programs Design and Monitoring of Natural Treatment Systems for Water Quality Improvements Vegetation Plans for Natural Treatment Systems.
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			West Coast Aggregates, Inc., Lexington Quarry Los Gatos, California LSA provides comprehensive water pollution prevention services to our clients in the construction aggregate industry. LSA is assisting West Coast Aggregates, Inc. to renew the mining permit for their operation near the Lexington Reservoir in Los Gatos, California. The site is located in a very narrow canyon bi-sected by a creek which results in a very compact and tightly arranged site layout. As a result, the site is carefully managed to accommodate the mining activities while protecting water quality. LSA is responsible for the preparation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Storm Water Monitoring Program and Sediment and Erosion Control Plan for this site. Storm water pollution prevention incorporates best management practices, such as erosion and sediment controls, sediment basins and storm water drainage systems. LSA manages a team of consultants including engineers, geotechnical engineers, and hydrologists to ensure that every aspect is addressed to the highest level of expertise of each associated profession. The Lexington Quarry’s confined site conditions requires the team to address local agencies and community concerns regarding surface drainage, possible sediment loading of the down stream reservoir, and potential impacts to wells situated above the quarry. Back to top ^ © LSA Associates, Inc. All Rights Reserved.