Texas SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.25″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- TXR150000 Construction General Permit
- Agency
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Verify against your permit. These values reflect the most common reading of Texas's program; permits change and projects vary. The official permit text from TCEQ controls.
How Texas handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Texas disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the TXR150000 Construction General Permit, administered by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Inspect every 7 calendar days, or every 14 calendar days plus within 24 hours of a storm of 0.25″ or greater. Large sites file NOIs through STEERS; sites under 5 acres may operate under a Construction Site Notice.
Inspector qualifications
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Texas?
Under the TXR150000 Construction General Permit, a storm event of 0.25 inches or more triggers a post-storm inspection, generally due within 24 hours (non-work days typically extend to the next work day; check your permit). Routine inspections run every 7 or 14 days.
Who can perform SWPPP inspections in Texas?
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Texas?
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Texas under the TXR150000 Construction General Permit.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Texas?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and TCEQ can issue administrative orders and state penalties on top. Missing rain-triggered inspections is among the most commonly cited violations in stormwater audits.
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