Municipal & County Industries

How We Serve Municipal & County Departments

Municipal and county agencies manage the essential services people rely on every day, keeping infrastructure, utilities, and maintenance aligned with public needs and regulatory requirements. Local governments own and operate the neighborhood network of city streets and small bridges, sidewalks and curb ramps, traffic signals and street lighting, bike lanes, parks and trails, and the local stormwater/MS4 system. Within their boundaries, they issue right-of-way, building, and grading permits that frame how work is done.

Compliance and coordination are central. Municipal projects must meet local code, state standards, and delegated federal programs such as NPDES/MS4 for stormwater and, when work affects jurisdictional waters, USACE and state 401 water quality approvals. While contractors typically perform the physical construction, municipalities set the requirements, coordinate with consultants and state and federal agencies to align schedules, expectations, and permit conditions, and enforce them through plan review and inspections. One Clarion fills the gap with tanks, trailers, and environmental products for dewatering, erosion and sediment control, stormwater, and secondary containment that fit these requirements and support submittals so your teams can keep assets in service and projects on schedule.

Department of Public Works / Transportation (DPW / DOT)

City DPWs and DOTs plan, build, operate, and maintain the local transportation and drainage network—from city streets and lighting systems to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). They manage capital projects and routine maintenance of roads, structures, and utilities, making sure work in the right-of-way and along channels follows adopted details, traffic-control standards, and state and federal regulations.

We provide site supplies and erosion control, floating debris and stormwater controls, and dewatering solutions that fit these requirements and support plan sets and submittals. Standard BMPs are integrated into SWPPPs and city details, while inlet protection, booms, cofferdams, pumps, hose, and filtration are selected to match NPDES/MS4 permit conditions and local ordinances. Equipment layouts and containment devices are chosen to align with typical DPW inspection routines and post-storm maintenance expectations so streets, inlets, and channels stay clear.

• Regulated by: City DPW/DOT under local code; state DOTs for work in state right-of-way; and state environmental agencies and EPA (NPDES/MS4), with USACE involved when work affects navigable waters or jurisdictional channels.
• Common codes and procedures: 40 CFR 122.26 (NPDES stormwater), 40 CFR 122.30–37 (small MS4 regulations), EPA Construction General Permit (CGP).
• Explore related applications: Site Supplies & Erosion Control, Floating Debris & Stormwater Management, Dewatering.

Utilities (Water & Wastewater)

City utility departments provide safe drinking water and reliable wastewater service. They plan, build, and operate treatment plants, wells and intakes, reservoirs and tanks, pump and lift stations, and distribution and collection pipelines. Utilities set design and construction standards, review developer and capital plans for compliance, coordinate state and federal permits, and maintain the records needed for regulatory reporting.

We support utilities with water storage, water transport, and secondary spill containment solutions that fit these requirements and support submittals. Ground and elevated tanks, clearwells, and temporary bladders are used to keep pressure and fire flow stable while work is underway. Containment berms, trays, and pallets help manage oils and treatment chemicals at plants and yards, while hoses, manifolds, and transport tanks support outages, bypasses, and emergency bulk water deliveries. Products are selected to align with NPDES discharge limits, SPCC plans, hazardous-waste and universal-waste rules, and typical plant inspection routines.

• Regulated by: Municipal water and wastewater utilities operating under state drinking-water and clean-water programs, with EPA and state environmental agencies issuing NPDES and related permits; USACE may be involved for in-water construction and intakes.
• Common codes and procedures: 40 CFR 122.26 (NPDES discharges), 40 CFR 112 (SPCC – Oil Pollution Prevention), 40 CFR 260–265 (RCRA hazardous waste), 40 CFR 273 (Universal waste).
• Explore related applications: Water Storage, Water Transport, Secondary Spill Containment.

Stormwater / Environmental Services (MS4, DES)

City stormwater and environmental services departments run the municipal storm drain system (MS4) and ensure water quality compliance. They set local stormwater standards, lead illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE), and—alongside DPW—map and maintain drainage assets. These teams review private development and city projects for compliance, and manage the monitoring, reporting, and public education required by state-issued NPDES permits.

We provide floating debris and stormwater controls, site supplies and erosion control, and dredging support that fit these requirements and support submittals. Inlet and outfall protection, booms, curtains, dewatering bags, and filtration units are selected to match MS4 permit language and BMP manuals. For limited dredging and channel maintenance, we supply cofferdams, dewatering bags, and containment systems that help meet USACE and state water-quality conditions. Solutions are selected to match SWPPP requirements, inspection forms, and post-storm maintenance routines so sediment and debris stay out of the MS4.

• Regulated by: City stormwater/environmental departments as the MS4 permittee, with state environmental agencies and EPA (NPDES/MS4) overseeing permits; in-channel work is coordinated with USACE and state 401 water quality programs.
• Common codes and procedures: 40 CFR 122.26 (NPDES stormwater), 40 CFR 122.30–37 (small MS4 regulations), EPA Construction General Permit (CGP), Clean Water Act Section 401 (Water Quality Certification).
• Explore related applications: Floating Debris & Stormwater Management, Site Supplies & Erosion Control, Water Dredging.

Fleet Services & Maintenance Yards (Fleet, MRO)

City Fleet and Maintenance, Repair, & Operations (MRO) departments handle the acquisition and upkeep of municipal vehicles and equipment. They draft the specifications, procure units, upfit them for service (plows, dump bodies, police packages), and manage commissioning, warranties, and vendor coordination. Fleet shops and yards become hubs for fueling, repairs, and equipment staging across departments.

We provide fuel and oil storage, secondary spill containment, and chemical storage solutions that fit these requirements and support SPCC, hazardous-waste, and yard stormwater controls. Double-wall tanks, containment berms, drum and tote pallets, and used-oil systems are selected to align with SPCC plans and UST rules. Cabinets, racks, and compatible secondary containment for shop chemicals help Fleet standardize SAAs and MAAs, while portable berms and spill kits support training and response. Equipment is chosen to match typical inspection checklists from environmental, fire, and risk-management teams.

• Regulated by: City Fleet and Risk/Environmental programs under local code, with EPA and state environmental agencies overseeing SPCC and hazardous waste, state UST regulators for fuel tanks, and OSHA and USDOT rules applying to worker safety and certain hazardous-materials activities.
• Common codes and procedures: 40 CFR 112 (SPCC – Oil Pollution Prevention), 40 CFR 280 (Underground Storage Tanks), 40 CFR 260–265 (RCRA hazardous waste), 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA Hazard Communication).
• Explore related applications: Fuel & Oil Storage, Secondary Spill Containment, Chemical Storage.

Fire & Rescue (FD, FRS, NFPA-Guided)

City Fire & Rescue departments protect life and property through emergency response, fire prevention, and community risk reduction. They staff and operate 24/7 fire/EMS services, technical rescue teams, hazmat units, and fire stations. On the prevention side, they conduct building inspections and plan reviews under adopted fire codes—often IFC with NFPA standards—helping ensure new projects deliver adequate access, water supply, and fire protection systems.

We support Fire & Rescue agencies with fire fighting water storage, water transport, and related containment that fit these requirements and support pre-incident planning. Folding frame tanks, water bladders, and fixed storage tanks help extend fire flows where the water grid is weak. Tenders, nurse tanks, and hose support relay and shuttle operations, while secondary containment and spill kits help manage fuels and foams around apparatus and staging areas. Equipment is selected to align with departmental SOPs, NFPA guidance, and the incident-command and resource-tracking expectations used during large-scale events.

• Regulated by: City Fire & Rescue and the local fire marshal’s office under adopted fire codes (often IFC and NFPA standards), with OSHA overseeing worker safety and FEMA programs such as NIMS and the National Response Framework guiding incident command and mutual aid.
• Common codes and procedures: 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA General Industry), 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA Construction), FEMA NIMS, FEMA National Response Framework (NRF).
• Explore related applications: Fire Fighting, Water Transport, Water Storage.