Looking for a SWPPP consultant in Lakefield, MN? Describe your project once and up to three stormwater consultants who work in Lakefield and Jackson County get back to you with a quote. It's free and there is no obligation.
Lakefield is home to about 1,710 people (2024 Census Bureau estimate), a shrinking community (−1.3% since 2020). With 1,278 people per sq mi, it is a suburban area. Subdivisions and commercial sites here need stormwater permit coverage before grading.
Lakefield at a glance
- Population (Census Bureau estimate, 2024)
- 1,710 (−1.3% since 2020)
- Rank in Minnesota
- 285th of 855 cities and towns
- Land area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Population density
- 1,278 people per sq mi (suburban)
- Type
- City (Lakefield city)
- Main county
- Jackson County
What to check before hiring in Lakefield
- Permit: in Minnesota, check the state construction general permit.
- Local rules: Lakefield 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 Lakefield
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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 Lakefield
How much does a SWPPP cost in Lakefield, MN?
It depends on site size, phases and inspections. Describe your project: consultants who serve Lakefield 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 Lakefield 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.