Looking for a SWPPP consultant in Opelika, AL? Describe your project once and up to three stormwater consultants who work in Opelika and Lee County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Opelika is home to about 35,005 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a growing community (+12.9% since 2020). With 569 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Subdivisions and commercial sites here need stormwater permit coverage before grading.
Opelika at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 35,005 (+12.9% since 2020)
- Rank in Alabama
- 15th of 463 cities and towns
- Land area
- 61 sq mi
- Population density
- 569 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- City (Opelika city)
- Main county
- Lee County
What to check before hiring in Opelika
- Permit: in Alabama, check the state construction general permit.
- Local rules: Opelika may add its own erosion control permit.
- Records: keep inspection reports on site.
- Price drivers: site size, phases, inspection frequency and duration.
Useful official resources
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EPA: construction stormwater
Official information and guidance.
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EnviroCert: CPESC
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Opelika
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SWPPP and permit coverage
Preparation of the SWPPP and notice of intent under the construction general permit.
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Stormwater inspections
Routine and post-storm inspections with reports for the permit.
Frequently asked questions in Opelika
How much does a SWPPP cost in Opelika, AL?
It depends on site size, phases and inspections. Describe your project: consultants who serve Opelika reply with a quote.
How long does it take?
Plans often take days to a couple of weeks, plus the permit review.
What happens at the end?
A notice of termination is filed once the site is stabilized.
Which stormwater consultants will contact me?
Up to three independent stormwater consultants who serve Opelika and the surrounding area, chosen for the service you need. Your details are shared only with your consent.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024) and Gazetteer Files (public domain), imported on 10/31/2026. Figures describe the incorporated place or county as published; they are shown for information only.