NMPDES 2026:NM taking over stormwater permitting from EPA. The WQCC rulemaking hearing (June 8–18, 2026) has concluded; the Commission is now deliberating the NMPDES rules. NMR100000 permits remain valid under administrative continuance.NM stormwater transition — WQCC hearing concluded; decision pending.
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Inspections Plus is a full-service stormwater compliance provider serving New Mexico and Arizona — SWPPP development, stormwater inspections, BMP installation and maintenance, erosion & sediment control, seeding & stabilization, and fugitive dust control, from first grading to final closeout. Enter an address for live parcel data — the applicable permit, acreage thresholds, and a preliminary compliance report, with a 3D site view and a ballpark cost range. No signup.
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10 Steps to Stormwater Pollution Prevention on Construction Sites
Stormwater management on construction sites need not be complicated. Hover any marker — on the map or in the list below — to see the exact EPA guidance and where each control belongs.
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01 Post Your NOI and Keep an Up-to-Date Copy of Your SWPPP on Site
Pending02 Maintain a Stabilized Exit Pad
Pending03 Install Perimeter Controls on Downhill Lot Line
Pending04 Install Inlet Controls
Pending05 Install a Concrete/Stucco Washout Basin
Pending06 Designate Waste Disposal Areas
Pending07 Protect Any Areas Reserved for Vegetation or Infiltration and Preserve Existing Trees
Pending08 Stockpile Your Soil
Pending09 Protect Construction Materials from Run-On and Runoff
Pending10 Site Stabilization
PendingRead all 10 controls in plain text
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Post Your NOI and Keep an Up-to-Date Copy of Your SWPPP on Site
Post a sign or other notice of your permit coverage, including your NPDES tracking number and site contact information. Also, keep a copy of your complete and up-to-date SWPPP on site and easily accessible, including site maps showing where each BMP is or will be installed.
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Maintain a Stabilized Exit Pad
Minimize sediment track-out from vehicles exiting your site by maintaining a stabilized exit pad. This can be crushed rock spread over geotextile fabric — or trackout control mats, a DOT-approved alternative that installs in hours with no excavation and cuts trackout by roughly 59% versus rock. If sediment track-out occurs, remove deposited sediment by the end of the same work day.
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Install Perimeter Controls on Downhill Lot Line
Install perimeter controls such as sediment filter logs or silt fences around the downhill boundaries of your site.
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Install Inlet Controls
Sediment control logs, gravel barriers, and sand or rock bags are options for effective inlet controls. Make sure to remove accumulated sediment whenever it has reached halfway up the control.
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Install a Concrete/Stucco Washout Basin
Designate a leak-proof basin lined with plastic for washing out used concrete and stucco containers. Never wash excess stucco or concrete residue down a storm drain or into a stream!
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Designate Waste Disposal Areas
Clearly identify separate waste disposal areas on site for hazardous waste, construction waste, and domestic waste by designating with signage, and protect from run-on and runoff.
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Protect Any Areas Reserved for Vegetation or Infiltration and Preserve Existing Trees
If you will be installing infiltration-based features such as rain gardens or bioswales, make sure these areas are designated as off limits to avoid compaction. Save time and money by preserving existing mature trees during construction. Preserving mature trees minimizes the amount of soil that needs to be stabilized once construction is complete, and minimizes the amount of runoff during and after construction activity.
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Stockpile Your Soil
EPA’s CGP requires operators to preserve native topsoil on site unless infeasible and protect all soil storage piles from run-on and runoff. For smaller stockpiles, covering the entire pile with a tarp may be sufficient.
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Protect Construction Materials from Run-On and Runoff
At the end of every workday and during precipitation events, provide cover for materials that could leach pollutants.
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Site Stabilization
Immediately stabilize exposed portions of the site whenever construction work will stop for 14 or more days, even if work is only temporarily stopped. Remember, final stabilization is required prior to terminating permit coverage.
Environmental Compliance Services
From permit development to final stabilization — one firm for the entire project lifecycle.
SWPPP Development
Site-specific SWPPP plans under NMR100000, AZPDES, and EPA CGP 2022. Includes NOI filing and 6-phase project timeline.
Learn moreStormwater Inspections
14-day routine inspections and 24-hour post-storm response (0.25" trigger NM, 0.50" trigger AZ). ComplianceGO digital reports. Every inspector — from field to office — holds QISM, CPESC, or CESSWI certification.
Learn moreRemote Virtual Inspections (RVI)
Can't wait for an on-site visit? Our inspectors walk you through your site live via video call, complete the SWPPP inspection report in real time, and issue a compliant record — same day.
Learn moreBMP Installation
We install what we design. Silt fence, wattles, check dams, Trackout Control mats, concrete washout, inlet protection, and erosion control blankets.
Learn moreSeeding & Hydro-Seeding
Native seed mixes, hydraulic mulch application, and tackifier treatment for final stabilization. Desert-adapted species for NM and AZ soils — from small disturbed areas to large graded slopes.
Learn moreErosion Control
Desert Southwest expertise — caliche soils, ephemeral arroyos, monsoon hydrology. Licensed NM product supplier and installer.
Learn moreFugitive Dust Control
The 0.75-acre threshold surprises most contractors. NMED 20.11.20 NMAC permits for both construction and programmatic operations.
Learn moreSWPPP Reviews
Independent third-party review of existing SWPPPs for CGP, NMR100000, and AZPDES compliance. Identifies gaps before a regulator does — includes written findings and recommended corrective actions.
Learn morePhase I & II ESA
ASTM E1527-21 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Phase II subsurface investigation for NM and AZ properties.
Learn moreFrom a bare lot to permit-ready.
Before a blade of dirt turns, we map every control your site needs — placed, sized, and inspection-ready. It’s the same plan our crews build to and inspectors sign off on.
Our 6-phase compliance process in plain text
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Site Research & Qualification
Parcel data, ownership, acreage, flood zone, watershed, soil type, NPDES determination, receiving water identification. IPLLC uses the Free Site Assessment tool for this phase.
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SWPPP Development
Site map, BMP selection matrix, inspection schedule (14-day + post-storm), operator acknowledgment forms — built to the EPA CGP 2022.
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NOI Filing
EPA NeT submission. Permit number assignment. Inspections Plus files on your behalf.
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Pre-Construction BMP Installation
IPLLC installs what we designed. Trackout Control Mats deployed. SWPPP signage posted. Initial inspection before ground disturbance.
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Active Construction Inspections
14-day routine + 24h post-storm (0.25" NM). ComplianceGO digital reports same-day. Corrective action tracking. Monsoon on-call July 1 – Sept 30.
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Final Stabilization & NOT Filing
70% perennial vegetation or equivalent. NOT filed within 30 days. Records retained 3 years post-NOT.
Trusted by New Mexico contractors and developers
Real projects. Real outcomes. Real accountability.
“A 0.4-inch storm triggered a post-storm inspection and they had an inspector on site with the ComplianceGO report in our inbox well inside the 24-hour window — and flagged two BMP fixes before they turned into violations. That's the difference between 'someone signed our SWPPP' and 'our SWPPP actually protects us.'”
“We hired Inspections Plus for a 28-mile reclaimed-water main project crossing four jurisdictions. They handled the NOI, the CABQ dust permit, and showed up to every 14-day cycle. We never received a violation.”
“Our first SWPPP vendor disappeared during monsoon season. Inspections Plus took over our 65-lot subdivision SWPPP mid-project, caught three BMP gaps in their first walk, and stayed on top of post-storm inspections through September.”
Credentials That Matter for Compliance
NMR100000 mandates that stormwater inspections be conducted by a qualified individual. At Inspections Plus, every team member — field installers to office staff — is a certified inspector. Everyone speaks the language of SWPPP.
Qualified Inspector of Stormwater Management
StormwaterONE
The QISM is the national standard for stormwater inspectors under NPDES construction permits. Administered by StormwaterONE. At Inspections Plus, every team member — from field installers to office staff — holds this certification. Everyone speaks the language of SWPPP.
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control
EnviroCert International (ECI)
CPESC holders have demonstrated expertise in erosion and sediment control principles across all phases of construction. Administered by EnviroCert International (ECI).
Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector
EnviroCert International (ECI)
CESSWI certification demonstrates field-level inspection competency under EPA NPDES and state stormwater programs. Administered by EnviroCert International (ECI).
Licensed PE Partners
Network — NM, AZ & western states
Licensed PE Partners we work with handle sealed engineering designs, BMP performance calculations, and complex site drainage analysis. PE resources available across most western states.
Service Areas
Primary coverage across New Mexico under NMR100000. Select Arizona markets under AZPDES AZG2022-001.
New Mexico
Primary service area
Arizona
Secondary service area — AZPDES
- PhoenixComing Soon
- TucsonComing Soon
- FlagstaffComing Soon
- YumaComing Soon
Arizona projects: 0.50" storm trigger. Contact us directly for project availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regulatory facts — not marketing copy.
Free SWPPP Inspection Template
Download our complete SWPPP site inspection report template — pre-formatted for NM (0.25" trigger, 14-day cycle) and AZ (0.50" trigger). Covers all 11 CGP inspection sections. Used by inspectors across NM and AZ.
- All 11 CGP inspection sections
- NM 0.25" and AZ 0.50" storm triggers
- 14-day routine + post-storm fields
- Corrective action tracking built in
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SWPPP Site Inspection Report
EPA CGP 2022 · Part 4.7 · Inspections Plus
Project: Commerce Center Ph 1
Permit: NMR100000
Date: ___ /___ /___
Inspector: _______ (CPESC)
B. BMP Condition
| BMP | Sat. | Maint. | Unsat. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silt fence — south run | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Stabilized entrance | ☐ | ☑ | ☐ |
| Inlet protection (typ.) | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Concrete washout | ☑ | ☐ | ☐ |
C. Corrective actions: #2 Re-seat trackout mats at exit — due in 7 days
Signature: ~~~~~~~~
Page 1 of 4 · All 11 CGP sections
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