Differences Between Monthly Stormwater Compliance Audits and Weekly Inspections and the Value of Auditing

Matt Klaser & Kelsey Krueger

Per the TXR150000 Construction General Permit, routine stormwater inspections are performed at all ongoing construction projects in Texas. These inspections, and the routine in general, can be mundane and create an environment of complacency; especially when done for a long period of time. This presentation will demonstrate the value of conducting monthly stormwater audits for active construction projects to ensure compliance. Performing a monthly audit involves talking to the site supervisor and any on-site representatives, evaluating the SWPPP and on-site permits, reviewing previously completed inspection reports and map updates, and performing a site walk through. Implementing a schedule that includes both audits and routine inspections makes permit compliance more achievable and allows for a more robust understanding of not only day-to-day operations but of programmatic shortcomings.

Kelsey Krueger



Matt Klaser

Co-Presented by Matt Klaser & Kelsey Krueger, POWER Engineers, Inc.

Kelsey (CISEC, CPESC) works for POWER Engineers as an Environmental Specialist and has worked there for a little under 2 years. Before that she worked for the City of New Braunfels and assisted in the implementation of their MS4 program. She has a masters in Soil and Water Science and is passionate about water quality issues throughout the central Texas region.

Matt (CESSWI, CPESC) works for POWER Engineers as an Environmental Specialist for the over two years. He primarily specializes in construction stormwater compliance consulting and has been in the stormwater field since 2012. He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from Texas Lutheran University.