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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Because we want the process of your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to be as easy and convenient possible, we’ve already provided some answers to help you along your path.
What is a SWPPP? SWPPP is an acronym for Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. When stormwater drains away from a surface, it accumulates debris, sediments, chemicals, and more as it flows over land and impervious surfaces. SWPPPs are a requirement of the 1972 amendments to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (the Clean Water Act) through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). SWPPPs address a facility’s pollutants and identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) the facility uses to reduce those pollutants in stormwater. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a Plan written specifically for the construction site for land disturbance activities (clearing, grading, excavation work, and/or similar activities) that will take place. The Plan includes SWPPP and project contact information, a site map, and construction activities descriptions, and it identifies potential pollutants and the practices/controls used for preventing pollutants from leaving the site through stormwater runoff.
An SWPPP is a requirement by the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) or state construction general permit. It is generally required for sites that will disturb 1 acre of land or larger or smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, to obtain coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater discharges. A primary driver for developing an SWPPP is regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local stormwater regulations and avoiding penalties imposed on non-compliant sites.
The SWPPP Estimate Request Form (SERF) is needed to prepare an accurate SWPPP that is specific and unique to your site. Some of the information you will be asked to provide is the site name and location, site activities information, SWPPP, and project contact information, as well as the construction plans for your site. The SWPPP Estimate Request Form may be accessed on the Free Estimate Page or by contacting our staff directly. Contact us today with any questions you may have.
The cost of each SWPPP can vary due to complexity which affects the time it takes for us to complete. In general, the SWPPP development process takes about 12 hours per project, which includes a pre-site visit by one of our Stormwater Compliance Specialists. It is recommended that you place your SWPPP order well before your construction start date to account for any unexpected delays related to existing order volume.
“BMPs” stand for Best Management Practices – measures and practices utilized to prevent pollutants from leaving the site via stormwater discharge. There are structural and non-structural BMPs, including but not limited to silt fence, fiber roll, inlet protection, picking up trash onsite and sweeping the surrounding streets, etc.