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The objective of the program is to protect the public health, environment, and general welfare through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the City’s storm sewer system. The City has an extensive public education program that focuses on educating the public about the sources of water pollution due to stormwater runoff, and its negative effects on our water supply, recreational opportunities, aquatic ecosystems and quality of life. 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.
When ordinances are passed to bring about or change laws or regulations, they are sent to MuniCode and the city code is amended. 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.
The Post-Development Stormwater Management Ordinance adds a Runoff Reduction requirement that promotes the use of Green Infrastructure (GI). The City of Atlanta is required by state and federal environmental regulations to develop, implement and enforce an effective Stormwater Management Program.
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. To meet the requirements of the regulations, the City of Atlanta must inspect and maintain its drainage systems, education the public about proper stormwater management and enforce practices that reduce pollution caused by stormwater runoff.You can access the City’s Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Plan Stormwater infrastructure consists of a network of pipes, catch basins, yard inlets, open ditches and other structures that collect and transport stormwater runoff to the nearest stream, lake or river. This policy is based upon the Stormwater Management Ordinance (Section 3.3 of the City of Alpharetta’s Unified Development Code). Development Code and Zoning New Development Code and Zoning Map is effective beginning September 15, 2017. *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.
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In the City of Atlanta, the 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. Phone: Improving Atlanta’s Watersheds through Planning and Green Infrastructure ATLANTA’S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM National Stormwater Roundtable February 20, 2018. The multiple components of The Program are outlined in the links below.The City of Atlanta is required by state and federal environmental regulations to develop, implement and enforce an effective Stormwater Management Program.