About H2O Environmental Management

Stormwater Expertise Built on Professional Engineering & Field Experience

H2O Environmental Management, known as H2OEM, is a Southern California stormwater engineering and environmental consulting firm specializing in construction stormwater compliance, industrial stormwater compliance and related water-quality services.

H2OEM works with contractors, engineers, developers, facility owners, operators and project teams that need knowledgeable and practical assistance navigating stormwater requirements.

Our Core Capabilities:

Southern California Focus

Stormwater compliance in Southern California can involve statewide permits, Regional Water Board requirements and local municipal stormwater requirements.

H2OEM’s focus on San Diego and surrounding Southern California communities allows us to provide locally relevant stormwater support while maintaining an understanding of statewide requirements.

Professional Qualifications & Credentials

Stormwater compliance decisions can affect regulatory exposure, project schedules, construction operations, engineering decisions and facility activities.

Professional Engineer

Professional engineering expertise supporting technical judgment, civil engineering considerations, drainage, BMP evaluation, and defensible stormwater solutions.

Qualified SWPPP Developer

Professional expertise for development and modification of construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and associated technical requirements.

Qualified SWPPP Practitioner

Professional expertise supporting implementation, inspections, monitoring, sampling, and field compliance for construction projects.

Qualified Industrial Stormwater Practitioner

Professional expertise supporting industrial stormwater compliance, facility evaluations, monitoring, reporting, and exceedance response.

Our 5-Step Consulting Approach

1. Understand Requirement

Identify regulatory, permit, contractual, or agency rules that apply.

2. Understand Site

Reflect actual drainage, construction operations, and pollutant sources.

3. Apply Engineering

Apply engineering judgment to develop technically defensible solutions.

4. Practical Solution

Ensure recommendations can be practically implemented in the field.

5. Document Compliance

Maintain clear records, plans, photos, and electronic submittals.

Need Stormwater Assistance?

Whether you need a new SWPPP, PE/QSD technical support, QSP services, industrial QISP assistance, stormwater sampling, SMARTS support or help addressing a compliance issue, contact H2OEM to discuss your project or facility.