Cleona Borough is a borough commercial district community in Lebanon County where small borough commercial and light industrial operations along the Quittapahilla Creek west of Lebanon City. Facilities operating within the Quittapahilla Creek watershed that discharge stormwater associated with industrial activity must maintain NPDES PAG-03 permit coverage and implement all required stormwater pollution prevention measures under PADEP’s industrial stormwater program.
PAG-03 Obligations for Cleona Borough Facilities
Industrial operators in Cleona Borough holding PAG-03 coverage must develop and maintain a site-specific SWPPP, conduct quarterly visual assessments at all stormwater discharge points, perform benchmark monitoring through sample collection and laboratory analysis, train employees on stormwater pollution prevention procedures, and submit semi-annual DMRs to PADEP. The Lebanon County Conservation District coordinates with PADEP on compliance oversight for facilities in the Quittapahilla Creek watershed, and inspections are a regular part of the regulatory landscape for permitted facilities in Cleona Borough and throughout Lebanon County.
USA Environmental Solutions provides NPDES industrial stormwater compliance services for Cleona Borough facilities, helping operators meet all permit requirements through practical, technically sound compliance programs built around actual site conditions.
Our Approach to Compliance in Cleona Borough
Our QISP-certified team begins every engagement with a thorough on-site assessment, reviewing drainage patterns, identifying industrial activity areas, evaluating existing BMP installations, and confirming the accuracy of existing permit documentation. From this foundation we develop compliance programs — including SWPPPs, monitoring plans, training programs, and inspection schedules — that satisfy PADEP’s requirements and can be realistically maintained by facility personnel between consultant visits.
Contact USA Environmental Solutions today for a free site evaluation at your Cleona Borough facility.
Q: What industrial activities in Cleona Borough require NPDES stormwater permit coverage?
A: NPDES industrial stormwater permit coverage is required for facilities in Cleona Borough whose SIC codes fall within one of PADEP’s eleven regulated industrial activity categories, which include manufacturing, food processing, vehicle maintenance, material storage and handling, and other industrial operations. A permit coverage determination review can confirm whether your specific operations require PAG-03 coverage.
Q: How does the Quittapahilla Creek watershed context affect compliance for Cleona Borough facilities?
A: The Quittapahilla Creek is a tributary of the Swatara Creek and Susquehanna River system, and the Lebanon County Conservation District actively monitors water quality in the watershed. This creates a regulatory environment in which PADEP takes compliance seriously for industrial facilities in Cleona Borough and throughout Lebanon County.
Q: What is the first step toward NPDES industrial stormwater compliance for a Cleona Borough facility?
A: The first step is determining whether your facility requires NPDES permit coverage based on your SIC code and the nature of industrial activities at the site. If coverage is required and not currently in place, the next step is obtaining coverage and developing a site-specific SWPPP. USA Environmental Solutions can guide Cleona Borough facilities through both steps.