Georgia EPD Soil Erosion Checklist

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regulates construction stormwater runoff through a series of specialized Construction General Permits (CGPs). Georgia's Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Act requires strict adherence to erosion prevention, sediment trapping, and pollution control protocols. Any development disturbing one or more acres of soil must implement an Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan (ESPCP) and complete detailed inspections.

Unlike many states where any knowledgeable person can perform a walkthrough, Georgia strictly mandates that inspections be conducted by GSWCC-certified personnel. Checklists must cover stand-alone subdivisions, linear roadway projects, or common developments, accounting for Georgia-specific silt fence standards (Type A, B, and C) and sediment barriers. Our Georgia EPD checklist compiles these rules into a simple, printable sheet.