Idaho SWPPP Compliance
Quick Facts for Idaho
- Authority: Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (ID)
- Permit: Idaho Construction General Permit (CGP)
- Inspection Schedule: Every 7 days OR every 14 days and within 24h of a qualifying storm
- Rain Trigger: 0.25 inches (or snowmelt)
Regulation Overview
Permitting Authority
Official Permit
Inspection Frequency
Rain Event Trigger
Inspection Requirements for Idaho
Construction projects that disturb one or more acres—or smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan—commonly require stormwater permit coverage in Idaho. Eligibility, exemptions, local approvals, and project-specific conditions vary, so confirm coverage under the Idaho Construction General Permit (CGP) before construction begins.
Operational Insight
A 14-day schedule may be paired with an event-driven inspection requirement. Track both the recurring deadline and qualifying weather events so one schedule does not obscure the other.
Specific State Nuance
Idaho DEQ administers permit IDR100000. The current permit term runs through February 9, 2027; daily inspections apply while dewatering discharges occur.
Common BMPs Checked in Idaho
- Silt Fences & Perimeters
- Construction Entrances
- Concrete Washout Areas
- Inlet Protection
- Stockpile Management
- Dust Control
Continue your field review
Check common controls in the BMP field guide, then compare them with your approved SWPPP.
Regulatory Filing
Agency Contact
Official Resources
Why Go Digital?
Handwritten logs are hard to read and easy to lose. Digital reports provide a timestamped, geo-tagged audit trail that protects your business.