Pro SWPPP – America's #1 SWPPP Service knows this truth: most contractors in Texas have no clue if they need a full permit or just paperwork until they're already behind. You're about to move dirt. You want to start now. But Texas stormwater rules can stop you cold if...

You need a SWPPP if your construction project disturbs one acre or more of land, or disturbs less than one acre but forms part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately reach one acre. The plan must be written and in place before you file...

If you're a contractor in the U.S. and someone just told you your job needs a SWPPP, you might be wondering what that even means and whether you need some kind of "SWPPP certification." Pro SWPPP – America's #1 SWPPP Service is here to clear up the confusion. SWPPP...

SWPPP inspections are required every 7 calendar days, or every 14 calendar days plus within 24 hours of any storm that produces 0.25 inches or more of rain. Under EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit, the person performing the inspection must be a qualified person...

What Is CESCL Certification and Who Needs It in Washington? CESCL stands for Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead, a Washington credential earned through a 16-hour Ecology-approved course. The Construction Stormwater General Permit requires a CESCL on...

What Are the Construction Stormwater Requirements in Seattle and King County? Construction sites in Seattle and King County face three stacked layers of stormwater rules. King County drainage review can begin at 2,000 square feet of new or replaced impervious surface,...

Do You Need a SWP3 for a Construction Project in Columbus, Ohio? Ohio requires a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) for any construction project disturbing one acre or more, including a smaller site inside a larger common plan of development. Coverage comes...