Texas SWPPP inspections: did rain trigger one?
Enter the site address. See 14 days of rain against the 0.5 in line.
Sample site · 1.52 in over 14 days. Texas TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000): inspect within 24 hours of 0.5 in or more, plus every 14 days.
- Thu, Nov 12: 0.80 in → inspect by Fri, Nov 13
Rain from Open-Meteo for the site's location. A gauge on site beats any weather service; your permit has the final word.
Texas: the rule
Inspect every 14 calendar days and within 24 hours of 0.5 in of rain or more in 24 hours The permit also allows a fixed 7-day schedule; check your SWP3.
| Permit | Texas TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) |
|---|---|
| Rain that triggers | 0.5 in in 24 hours |
| Inspect within | 24 hours |
| Routine | every 14 days |
| Source | TCEQ TXR150000 (2023 CGP) inspection requirements and TCEQ guidance on multi-day storms; check the current permit |
Your permit coverage and your site's SWPPP have the final word. Sites that discharge to impaired or high-quality waters often inspect more often.
Next storm, the inspection is drafted before you're awake.
Dozer watches the rain at the site and the forecast. When a storm crosses the line, it photographs the BMPs from the cameras and drafts the inspection for your inspector to sign.
- Rain measured at the site, not the airport
- The inspection due date counted for you
- BMP photos from the site cameras, before and after
- A signed report in the site's records
LIVE SWPPP inspection due after 0.8 in of rain Photo is an AI-generated stand-in, not a customer site.
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Questions crews ask
How much rain triggers a SWPPP inspection in Texas?
0.5 inches or more in 24 hours under the Texas TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000). Inspect within 24 hours, plus routine inspections every 14 days.
Which permit covers construction stormwater in Texas?
The Texas TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000). Check your notice of intent and your site's SWPPP for anything stricter.
What if it rains several days in a row?
Inspect after the first qualifying day and after the last one, not every day in between.
Where does the rule come from?
TCEQ TXR150000 (2023 CGP) inspection requirements and TCEQ guidance on multi-day storms; check the current permit
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