Wilmington, N.C., – Vida Obieglo, general manager of Retention Pond Services, Inc., an environmentally savvy stormwater management company, has recently published an article in Professional Retail Store Maintenance magazine. The article entitled “Stormwater Checklist: 10 things business owners should know about stormwater systems” reviews how to properly maintain the functionality of a system and some the most common mistakes Vida sees in the field.
Facilities managers and others responsible for the maintenance of onsite stormwater systems will read Vida’s article in Professional Retail Store Maintenance magazine. By adhering to the recommendations made in the article, managers can safeguard themselves from expensive repair costs and governmental fines, while protecting marine habitats and the water supply.
New development continues to replace open land and forests with impervious surfaces like roofs and parking lots and properly functioning stormwater systems are now more important than ever. The increase in the amount of impervious areas has introduced pollutants such as eroded soil, organic waste, oil, gasoline or pesticides into our streams, lakes and wetlands. Additionally, runoff is entering streams and rivers at a much faster rate, causing bank erosion and flooding downstream. Higher enforcement activity from the EPA is now a fact of life as stormwater systems are vital in filtering pollutants and reducing the rate and volume of runoff.
Vida has maintained more than 1,000 retention ponds and stormwater systems up and down the east coast for nearly a decade and is viewed as an expert in the industry. She is very knowledgeable in local, state and federal stormwater system and is passionate about making a positive contribution to the environment.
About Professional Retail Store Maintenance
Professional Retail Store Maintenance is the official magazine of PRSM. It is produces 10 times a year, plus and annual buyer's guide. It is dedicated to bringing retail professionals the latest news, features, applications and product information for the facilities maintenance and operations field. Professional Retail Store Maintenance covers the facilities maintenance of all retail stores and restaurants, as well as, the maintenance of shopping centers and other retail-oriented facilities. Each issue, Professional Store Maintenance profiles a retail chain's maintenance department to let readers know how different companies are performing maintenance.
About Retention Pond Services
Retention Pond Services, Inc. is an all-inclusive stormwater management company well- equipped to manage all facets involved with the maintenance and remediation of stormwater BMP systems. These government-regulated BMPs are essential in the filtration of stormwater flowing from developed areas into streams and rivers, as they prevent harmful pollutants from destroying healthy water supplies. The Retention Pond Services’ staff is comprised of highly trained, certified, and knowledgeable stormwater specialists that understand federal, state, and local compliance regulations as well as the severe environmental repercussions of poorly maintained stormwater systems. Based in Wilmington, NC, Retention Pond Services, Inc. operates in eleven states. Current projects include pond renovations at local golf courses, coastal dredging and beach restoration, and comprehensive stormwater maintenance and consulting for nearly 1,000 retail, commercial, and industrial properties. For more information, visit http://www.retentionponds.com.
