Looking for a SWPPP consultant in Scales Mound, IL? Describe your project once and up to three stormwater consultants who work in Scales Mound and Jo Daviess County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Scales Mound is home to about 419 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−3.5% since 2020). With 667 people per sq mi, it is a semi-rural area. Subdivisions and commercial sites here need stormwater permit coverage before grading.
Scales Mound at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 419 (−3.5% since 2020)
- Rank in Illinois
- 920th of 1,294 cities and towns
- Land area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Population density
- 667 people per sq mi (semi-rural)
- Type
- Village (Scales Mound village)
- Main county
- Jo Daviess County
What to check before hiring in Scales Mound
- Permit: in Illinois, check the state construction general permit.
- Local rules: Scales Mound 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
-
EPA: construction stormwater
Official information and guidance.
-
EnviroCert: CPESC
Official information and guidance.
Services available in Scales Mound
-
SWPPP and permit coverage
Preparation of the SWPPP and notice of intent under the construction general permit.
-
Stormwater inspections
Routine and post-storm inspections with reports for the permit.
Frequently asked questions in Scales Mound
How much does a SWPPP cost in Scales Mound, IL?
It depends on site size, phases and inspections. Describe your project: consultants who serve Scales Mound 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 Scales Mound 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.