*Your contact information is not required; however, it is helpful to have in case we need more information or follow up with you about the report.The City of Atlanta’s Stormwater Management Program has been developed to work toward elimination of illicit discharges and reduction of pollutants entering the Chattahoochee and Ocmulgee River Basins through the City’s stormwater infrastructure, as well as to address flooding. 2 Overview Delivers ... – 226 miles of streams within the City of Atlanta – 45 miles of stream per year ... Post-Development Ordinance. Building permits cannot be issued to the applicant by the Office of Buildings until the Site Development/Plan Review Division has provided written approval of site plans requiring land disturbance. Any infrastructure that controls or conveys stormwater By preventing illicit discharges, the City’s waterways will become much cleaner over time. These practices will help keep more than 1.1 billion gallons of stormwater out of the City’s sewer system and creeks. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division recently adopted green infrastructure requirements similar to Atlanta’s for all other Georgia cities and counties who operate Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems.This webpage provides information and materials regarding the Post-Development Stormwater Management Ordinance, as well as links to related resources and information.

There are many ways that you can contribute to the prevention of illicit discharges into our local waterways. Ordinance Archive. This installation is… When you properly dispose of wipes and non-flushable items, we have the potential to save millions of dollars by re… City of Atlanta, Watershed Management © 2020 All Rights Reserved. This installation is… When you properly dispose of wipes and non-flushable items, we have the potential to save millions of dollars by re… City of Atlanta, Watershed Management © 2020 All Rights Reserved. for City guidance to ensure their proper functioning. Or your eligibility for financial assistance if you… TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closure on Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW due to Water Valve Removal WorkThere is an interruption of water service at John St NW & Elm St NW to install a 2-inch main. The term “Runoff Reduction” means the interception, evapotranspiration, infiltration ,or capture and reuse of stormwater runoff. The Post-Development Stormwater Management Ordinance adds a Runoff Reduction requirement that promotes the use of Green Infrastructure (GI).

Certain portions of stormwater infrastructure are maintained by the City, while other portions are the responsibility of private property owners or homeowners’ associations.The City has a robust Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program that investigates the source of water quality complaints reported to Department of Watershed Management. Refer to our CIP page for project lists and maps linked Department of Watershed Management Administrative OfficesOur center is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Want to know about the Georgia Conservation Assistance Program? DWM teaches the importance of water quality improvements to the public through:The Department of Watershed Management has limited funding from the MOST (Municipal Option Sales Tax) to address a limited amount of assessment and repair of public stormwater infrastructure. To report a drainage problem or an illicit discharge/illegal dumping into the storm drainage system, dial 311 from any phone within the City of Atlanta, go to the ATL311 website at The discharge of any polluted water, sewage, oil, and/or other material into any natural outlet in the City, including any storm drain/catch basin, roadside ditch, stream, and/or manhole, is strictly prohibited. In 2013, the City of Atlanta adopted its nation-leading Post-Development Stormwater Management Ordinance (Since the ordinance was adopted, nearly 5,200 new green infrastructure practices at commercial and residential sites in the city were permitted. In the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta has also been advancing the use of engineered GI as a component of all new and re-development throughout the City, under its Post-Development Stormwater Ordinance. Phone: Improving Atlanta’s Watersheds through Planning and Green Infrastructure For more information regarding the Post-Development Stormwater Management Ordinance contact:To schedule a Stormwater Consultation Meeting, contact:Department of Watershed Management Administrative OfficesOur center is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Want to know about the Georgia Conservation Assistance Program?