Managing stormwater is currently one of the most complex engineering, planning, and regulatory issues affecting local development. Stormwater can diminish water quality in lakes and streams by picking up pollutants from the ground and transporting them into nearby water bodies. A heavy rainfall can lead to surges of water downstream causing flooding, damage to infrastructure, and erosion problems. Managing stormwater through a combination of infrastructure and planning will improve both environmental quality and reduce flooding risks and costs.
Stormwater

Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission flood control dams play an important role in protecting communities from fast-rising stormwater flows.
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Related Links
- Georgia EPD Stormwater Programs
- GDOT Stormwater Pollution Prevention
- Water Quality
- UGA Stormwater Resources
- Green Infrastructure
- Managing Urban Runoff
- Coastal Georgia Nonpoint Source Pollution
- EPA Nonpoint Source Pollution
- EPA Stormwater Information
- Stormwater Utility – DeKalb County
- Stormwater Utility – Columbia County
- Georgia EPD Stormwater Forms