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Stormwater Management
Axis Engineering provides stormwater management design for residential and land development projects throughout New Jersey.
Services include stormwater analysis, runoff control, infiltration and detention system design, and preparation of supporting engineering plans and calculations.
Each stormwater design is developed around the site’s existing conditions, proposed improvements, and applicable municipal and state stormwater management requirements.
Service Focus
Stormwater management and runoff control
Design Services
Infiltration, detention, and drainage systems
Design Basis
Site conditions and applicable stormwater requirements
Review Support
Engineering comments and plan revisions
Whether you’re planning a new home, improving an existing property, or developing a larger site, addressing stormwater requirements early helps establish a practical approach to drainage design and site development.
Applicability
Stormwater Management Requirements in New Jersey
Stormwater management requirements depend on the proposed development, limits of disturbance, changes in impervious coverage, and applicable municipal and state regulations.
Projects meeting the definition of major development under N.J.A.C. 7:8 are subject to additional stormwater management requirements.
Municipal stormwater ordinances may also require drainage improvements or stormwater management measures for projects that do not meet the state’s major development thresholds.
Axis evaluates the applicable requirements as part of the engineering design process.
What Is Included
Stormwater runoff analysis and supporting calculations
Infiltration, detention, and drainage improvements
Green infrastructure design, where applicable
Stormwater management plans and reports, as required
Operation and maintenance plans, where required
Responses to municipal and agency engineering review comments and plan revisions
Stormwater management system design and sizing
Four-step engineering process
Frequently asked questions
Stormwater management requirements depend on the proposed improvements, site conditions, changes in impervious coverage, and applicable municipal and state regulations. Some smaller residential projects may require stormwater management measures even when they do not meet the state’s major development thresholds.
When is stormwater management design required?
What types of stormwater management systems can be used?
Depending on site conditions and applicable requirements, stormwater management may include drywells, infiltration systems, detention facilities, and other approved drainage measures. System selection and sizing are based on the project’s engineering requirements.
Is soil testing required for stormwater design?
Soil testing may be required when the proposed stormwater design relies on infiltration. Testing helps evaluate subsurface conditions and the suitability of the proposed infiltration system. Specific testing requirements depend on the design and applicable regulations.
Who I work with
Builders and developers, general and site contractors, architects, land surveyors and property owners, across Middlesex, Union, Essex, Passaic, Somerset and Monmouth Counties.
Stormwater design across Middlesex County and central New Jersey
Serving Middlesex, Union, Essex, Passaic, Somerset and Monmouth Counties from Plainsboro.
Tell me about the site.
Send the project location, what you are considering, and the questions you need answered. You will hear directly from the engineer reviewing your inquiry.
asmartinez@axisengineeringcs.com
Plainsboro, New Jersey
Typical response: within 1–2 business days.
Grading and Drainage Design
Proposed elevations, slopes, and drainage systems, supported by the calculations needed for the design and prepared with municipal engineering review requirements in mind.
Soil Erosion + Sediment Control Plans
SESC plans showing construction-phase erosion and sediment controls, with coordination through the applicable Soil Conservation District where certification is required.
Site Feasibility + Due Diligence
Early engineering review of a property to understand development potential, major constraints, and the likely path forward.