Kansas SWPPP inspection requirements
- Rain trigger
- 0.5″ storm event
- Post-rain deadline
- By the end of the next standard weekday (Mon–Fri, excluding federal holidays)
- Routine inspections
- Every 7 or 14 days
- Permit
- Construction Stormwater General Permit (S-MCST-2208-1 / KSR100000)
- Agency
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
How Kansas handles construction stormwater
Construction sites in Kansas disturbing one acre or more need coverage under the Construction Stormwater General Permit (S-MCST-2208-1 / KSR100000), administered by Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The current permit is effective August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2027. Inspect once per 7-day period, or once per 8-to-14-day period plus the rain-event inspection after a 0.5″ storm — due by the end of the next standard weekday, so the clock does not run on weekends or federal holidays. Two consecutive monitoring events totaling 0.5″ also trigger.
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 Kansas?
Under the Construction Stormwater General Permit (S-MCST-2208-1 / KSR100000), a storm event of 0.5 inches or more triggers a post-storm inspection, by the end of the next standard weekday (Mon–Fri, excluding federal holidays). Routine inspections: every 7 or 14 days.
Who can perform SWPPP inspections in Kansas?
A qualified person designated by the operator. Check the current state permit for certification requirements.
Who administers the construction stormwater program in Kansas?
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) administers the NPDES construction stormwater program in Kansas under the Construction Stormwater General Permit (S-MCST-2208-1 / KSR100000).
What are the penalties for SWPPP violations in Kansas?
Federal Clean Water Act civil penalties can reach $68,445 per day per violation, and KDHE 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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