Meeting Florida’s Stormwater Requirements: Balancing Compliance and Costs

How to Design the Most Cost-Effective Solution Under Florida’s New Stormwater Rule

Florida’s updated stormwater regulations raise the bar on nutrient reduction and require applicants to demonstrate they can fund perpetual operation and maintenance. That shift makes lifecycle economics—not just CAPEX—the new deciding factor in cost-effective stormwater design.

Our newest white paper breaks down what the rules really require and introduces a practical, apples-to-apples framework for comparing design alternatives using total lifecycle cost per unit of nutrient load reduction. It also highlights how off-site compensating treatment, including allocations from a Regional Stormwater Management System (RSMS), can be strategically combined with on-site BMPs, to eliminate lifetime OPEX for the credited portion of a project’s treatment requirement.

Upcoming Webinar: Cost-Effective Means of Meeting the New Stormwater Treatment Criteria

Join our webinar for a practical look at cost-effective ways to meet Florida’s upcoming stormwater treatment criteria. With stricter nutrient performance standards set to take effect later this month, learn how these changes will impact your projects and discover strategies to stay compliant.

Date: December 16th | Time: 11 AM – 12 PM EST

Florida-licensed Professional Engineers will receive 1 complimentary Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit for attending the live event.

New Stormwater Rule: What You Need to Know — PowerPoint Slides

As Florida’s new stormwater rule goes into effect, we’re resharing the PowerPoint from our earlier webinar covering the updated regulatory requirements. This presentation, featuring expert insights from Mark Thomasson, P.E., offers valuable guidance for engineers and project managers navigating the new rule. Whether you joined us live or are reviewing the material now, the slides provide practical, actionable information to support your planning efforts.

Stay tuned for future updates as NST engages in thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and networking events. We are eager to see the innovative ideas and collaborations emerging from the gatherings of water industry and engineering professionals.