Florida’s New Stormwater Regulations Are Now Active - Are You Compliant?
The Clean Waterways Act and Senate Bill 7040 introduced stricter stormwater standards to enhance environmental protection and meet state water-quality goals. These changes require properties to meet new operational and performance requirements:
- Performance benchmarks with stricter reductions for total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and total suspended solids
- Updated Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Plans
- Regular inspections & reporting
- Operational Requirements deadline: June 28, 2025
- Performance Standards deadline: December 28, 2025
Failure to meet these standards can result in significant penalties, putting your property and investment at risk.

EMS IS YOUR PARTNER FOR COMPLETE STORMWATER COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS.
Navigating these complex new requirements can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. For over three decades, Estate Management Services has been the trusted, licensed, and insured partner for Florida's most discerning property owners, from elite golf courses to private estates.
Our biologist-led team delivers customized compliance plans that ensure regulatory adherence while protecting your investment from potential penalties. Our customized solutions include:
- Property evaluation based on permits and receiving water body type
- Creation and maintenance of your O&M Plan
- Sediment volume assessments and water quality monitoring
- Compliance documentation (water quality records and assistance with financial capability demonstrations)