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What Is a SWPPP? A Plain-English Guide for California Contractors
Quick answer: A SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) is a site-specific document that identifies the pollution risks on a construction site and the best management practices (BMPs) used to keep sediment and contaminants out of storm drains and waterways.…
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EPA SWPPP: The Federal Construction General Permit Explained
Quick answer: An EPA SWPPP is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan required under the federal Construction General Permit (CGP) — the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit the U.S. EPA issues for construction that disturbs one…
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Does a SWPPP Save Money? How the Right Plan Cuts Costs
Quick answer: Yes — a well-designed SWPPP saves money in three ways: it right-sizes your BMPs so you don’t over-build controls you don’t need or under-build ones that fail; it prevents costly incidents — a sediment discharge or…
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SWPPP Violations & Fines in California: What Non-Compliance Really Costs
Quick answer: In California, a SWPPP violation happens when a construction site fails to have, follow, or properly document its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Consequences range from a written Notice of Violation to a…
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Do I Need a SWPPP? California Construction General Permit Requirements
Quick answer: In California, you need a SWPPP if your construction project disturbs one acre or more of soil — or less than one acre but is part of a larger common plan of development or sale.…
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