City of McDonough Stormwater News Release August 2005 - McDonough is in the third year of implementing its stormwater management program as approved by Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in 2003. The City maintains a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit for discharge of stormwater from areas within the City, as mandated by the federal Clean Water Ace and regulated by Georgia EPD. Many municipalities in Georgia, including the City of McDonough, are covered by this mandate.
Over the past year, the City has undertaken many activities as part of its stormwater program. Various brochures are available to the public that describe the types and causes of stormwater pollution and what residents and businesses can do to minimize pollution in their daily activities. Brochures can be obtained at City Hall and the Welcome Center.
City ordinances are being updated to prevent pollution of streams as a result of development activities, illicit discharges, and littering. City staff is being trained to ensure that proper stormwater management procedures are followed in City field operations. McDonough has also embarked on the development of a Geographic Information System-based mapping of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. This information will form the backbone of the comprehensive plan to operate and maintain the City’s stormwater management system.
McDonough has successfully operated a street sweeping program for the last several years. Routine sweeping is an effective means to collect pollutants, such as trash, oil, and sediment, from street surfaces before they are washed away by rain into City streams.
Everyone living and working in McDonough can make a difference in reducing stormwater pollution and protecting our water and natural resources. McDonough invites its citizens and businesses to participate in the stormwater program and provide comments. City staff can be contacted for further information at City Hall, 136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, or by calling (770) 957-3915. |
