Laredo operates an MS4 stormwater system under TPDES permit TXR040000. Construction sites over 1 acre require SWPPP and TCEQ NOI. Illicit discharges to storm drains prohibited — only rainwater permitted.
Laredo holds a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Phase II MS4 permit under TCEQ general permit TXR040000. Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances implements stormwater management. Construction disturbing 1 acre or more (or less than 1 acre if part of a larger common plan) requires a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and a Notice of Intent filed with TCEQ. Silt fences, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances, and concrete washout areas are standard BMPs. Laredo Public Works inspects construction sites monthly during active grading. Post-construction, sites over 1 acre must install permanent stormwater controls — typically detention ponds sized for the 100-year storm. Only rainwater is permitted in storm drains; car wash water, pool discharges, paint, and chemicals are illicit discharges subject to 500-25,000 dollar fines under the Clean Water Act.
Missing SWPPP: stop work, 500-5,000 dollars. Illicit discharge: 500-25,000 dollars plus cleanup. Repeat offenders: TCEQ referral.
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Laredo allows residential fire pits under 3 feet diameter, 25 feet from structures and supervised. Gas and propane pits are exempt from Webb County burn bans.
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Laredo requires property owners to clear brush, tall weeds, and combustible vegetation over 12 inches to reduce wildfire risk in the South Texas brushland al...
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Laredo follows the International Fire Code and Texas law requiring smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on each level. Landlords must m...
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