Stormwater Management: Live Oak vs San Antonio
How do stormwater management rules compare between Live Oak, TX and San Antonio, TX?
Live Oak and San Antonio have similar restriction levels.
Live Oak, TX
Bexar County
Live Oak operates an MS4 stormwater program under TCEQ TPDES permit requirements, prohibiting illicit discharges to storm drains and regulating construction-site runoff.
View full Live Oak rules →San Antonio, TX
Bexar County
San Antonio enforces comprehensive stormwater management through the UDC, SAWS, and TCEQ compliance. Projects in the Edwards Aquifer recharge or contributing zones must file an Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan (EAPP) with TCEQ and maintain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under Construction General Permit TXR150000. SAWS serves as the MS4 operator and conducts site inspections for erosion control compliance.
View full San Antonio rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Live Oak | San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| MS4 permit | TCEQ TPDES TXR040000 | - |
| Construction threshold | 1 acre disturbance | - |
| Required plan | SWPPP with BMPs | - |
| Receiving waters | Cibolo Creek watershed | - |
| MS4 Operator | - | SAWS (San Antonio Water System) |
| TCEQ Permit | - | Construction General Permit TXR150000 |
| Aquifer Zones | - | EAPP required for recharge/contributing zone projects |
| Inspections | - | SAWS conducts quarterly stormwater basin inspections |
| Design Manual | - | Storm Water Design Criteria Manual (Jan 2016) |
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Live Oak FAQ
Can I wash my car in the driveway?
Occasional home car washing is typically allowed; commercial or fleet washing that sends detergent to the storm drain is a violation.
Where does Live Oak stormwater go?
It flows untreated through the MS4 into Cibolo Creek and the San Antonio River system.
San Antonio FAQ
Do I need a stormwater plan for construction in San Antonio?
Yes. A SWPPP is required under TCEQ's Construction General Permit TXR150000. Projects in the Edwards Aquifer recharge or contributing zones must also file an Edwards Aquifer Protection Plan (EAPP) with TCEQ before construction begins.
Who enforces stormwater compliance in San Antonio?
SAWS is the MS4 operator and enforces erosion control and stormwater BMP compliance on all construction activity within city limits. TCEQ's San Antonio Regional Office handles Edwards Aquifer zone permits at (210) 490-3096.
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