Georgia SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- Within 24 hours
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 days
- Permit
- GAR100002 / GAR100003 General NPDES Permits
- Agency
- Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD)
How Georgia handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Georgia disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the GAR100002 / GAR100003 General NPDES Permits, administered by Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Georgia requires daily rain gauge monitoring on active sites plus inspections after 0.5″ rain events. GSWCC "Blue Card" certification is the standard for inspection personnel.
Inspector qualifications
Personnel must complete GSWCC certified erosion and sediment control training (Level 1A for inspectors).
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Common questions
What triggers a SWPPP inspection in Georgia?
Under the GAR100002 / GAR100003 General NPDES Permits, a storm event of 0.5 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 days.
Who can perform SWPPP inspections in Georgia?
Personnel must complete GSWCC certified erosion and sediment control training (Level 1A for inspectors).
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Georgia?
Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Georgia under the GAR100002 / GAR100003 General NPDES Permits.
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Georgia?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and GA EPD 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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