The mission of Storm Water Management Division is to promote and protect the
health, safety, and welfare of the public, by providing programs and services
to prevent flooding, provide adequate drainage, and protect and enhance water
quality in streams and lakes in unincorporated Gwinnett County. The division
has eight sections:
Public
Education - Recognizing that one of the most effective ways to protect
water quality is through pollution prevention, Gwinnett County has a variety
of information and education programs designed to encourage environmentally
responsible behavior at home, school, and work.
Public Participation - Several opportunities exist for citizens to
participate in the planning process with Citizen Advisory Groups. Current
committees that influence storm water regulations and planning efforts include the Development Advisory Committee, Tree Advisory Committee, Growth Issues
Steering Committee, and the Revitalization Task Force.
Water Quality Protection - Addresses locating and inspecting the storm
water conveyance system, inspection of industries, and stopping pollutants
from reaching our streams.
Construction
Site Pollution Control -
Erosion control during construction is a vital part of water quality protection. Storm Water Management has five (5) engineers reviewing erosion control plans, and the Planning and Development Department has 52 inspectors who perform construction site development inspections as part of their duties. In addition to private development, Gwinnett County Departments of Public Utilities, Transportation, and Parks have programs with 16 inspectors to insure that County projects address sediment and erosion control.
Post
Construction Storm Water Management - Begins in the development process
with Plan Review and Construction Inspection to ensure compliance with the
development regulations, and includes BMP Maintenance Requirements. Plan review ensures
that sufficient post-construction structural controls will be implemented
to protect water quality and mitigate the impacts of development on stream
flows after construction is complete. Storm water Management regulations are
found in several documents.