The July 15th deadline is approaching. Are you prepared?
What Is the Stormwater Annual Report?
The Annual Report is a required document that all IGP-covered facilities must submit each year through the SMARTS system (Storm Water Multiple Application and Report Tracking System).
It summarizes your facility’s compliance with stormwater requirements over the previous monitoring year, including:
All stormwater sampling and monitoring results
Exceedances of Numeric Action Levels (NALs)
Updates to BMPs (Best Management Practices)
Any changes to your facility operations
Your current Exceedance Response Action (ERA) level
Certification from the Legally Responsible Person (LRP)
The reporting year runs from July 1 to June 30, and reports are due by July 15.
Why Is the Annual Report Required?
The State Water Resources Control Board requires Annual Reports to ensure that industrial facilities are:
Properly monitoring their stormwater discharges
Maintaining and updating their Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Implementing effective BMPs to protect water quality
Responding appropriately to any exceedances of regulated pollutant levels
These reports are used by regulators to verify compliance and by environmental groups in the case of third-party lawsuits.
What Does the Annual Report Include?
What Happens If You Don’t Submit On Time?
Failing to submit a complete and accurate Annual Report by July 15 can lead to serious consequences, including:
Notices of Violation (NOV) from the Water Board
Fines and penalties for noncompliance
Legal action from environmental groups under the Clean Water Act
Risk of escalation to ERA Level 1 or Level 2 status
Difficulty demonstrating due diligence during regulatory inspections
It’s not just about missing a deadline, it’s about exposing your facility to costly and avoidable risk.
How Frog Environmental Can Help
At Frog Environmental, we’ve been helping California industrial facilities stay compliant with stormwater regulations for nearly 30 years. We support clients with:
SMARTS system navigation and uploads
Sampling result reviews and analysis
ERA evaluations and action plans
BMP updates and documentation
SWPPP revisions and site map accuracy
We’re already helping hundreds of facilities complete their Annual Reports this season, let us help you, too.
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Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute
If you're feeling unsure or behind on your Annual Report, the best time to act is now.
Our team of compliance experts can review your data, help you avoid errors, and make sure your report is submitted accurately and on time.
Schedule your free Annual Report consultation today!