Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Handbook
October 31, 2025
Chapters 5-7 of the Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Handbook are now available for review and comment.
- Chapters 5-7
- 5.0 Equivalency and Treatment Trains
- 6.0 Case Studies and Problem Solving
- 7.0 Conversion of Temporary Controls to Permanent Stormwater Treatment
Comments and/or questions can be sent to dwr.engineering@tn.gov through December 4th, 2025.
October 20, 2025
Chapter 4 of the Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Handbook is now available for review and comment.
Comments and/or questions can be sent to dwr.engineering@tn.gov through December 4th, 2025.
| Handbook Chapter | Revision Date | Archived Version |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Table of Contents | 2025 | 2012 |
| Chapter 1 - Introduction | 2024 | 2012 |
| Chapter 2 - Stormwater Management | 2025 | 2012 |
| Chapter 3 - Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Plans | 2025 | 2012 |
| Chapter 4 - Overview of Management Practices (fact sheet) | in process | 2012 |
| Chapter 5 - Preparing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) | in process | 2012 |
| Chapter 6 - Integrating Post-Construction Requirements During Construction | in process | 2012 |
| Chapter 7 - Management Practices | in process | 2012 |
| Chapter 8 - Problem Solving | in process | 2012 |
| Chapter 9 - Inspections | in process | 2012 |
| *Appendices | Name | Revision |
|---|---|---|
| A | In Process | |
| B | SWPPP Templates for Small Sites | 2025 |
| SWPPP for Single Family Residential Homebuilding Sites | ||
| Guidance regarding construction stormwater general permit coverage involving sites with Non-Engineer Design SWPPPs | ||
| SWPPP Template for Sites Not Requiring Engineer Design | ||
| C | Checklists and Forms | 2025 |
| Construction Stormwater Project Review Checklist | ||
| Construction Stormwater Inspection Form | ||
| D | Seed Mix Examples | 2025 |
| E | In Process |
*The appendices from the 2012 version of the EPSC Handbook have been archived.
The current General NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity documents and forms can be found in the Division's Data Viewer.
| Contact |
|---|
| dwr.engineering@tn.gov |
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