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Stormwater Engineering
Top 12 Stormwater Tips
- Use fertilizer and pesticides only when needed
- Install water savings toilets, washing machine, and dishwasher
- Install yard plantings that are drought tolerant and do not require irrigation
- Plant a few trees if you add a patio or pool
- Regularly maintain your septic tank to prevent leaks into groundwater
- If you wash your vehicle at home, do so on the lawn rather than on pavement
- Don't fill dumpsters with liquid wastes (use sinks, not road drains)
- Check your vehicles for leaks and repair them
- Reduce amount of household hazardous waste generated at home
- Take hazardous material to proper disposal sites
- Participate in Adopt-A-Road or Adopt-A-Stream
- Tell a friend or neighbor about these ideas
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the rules for watering my yard or business?
Fulton County, as provider of domestic water for Milton residents, sets the rules for watering.
What are regional plans for our watersheds?
The North Metropolitan Water Planning District has several reports and coordinates this effort.
Can I dig? Pave my driveway? Make a small pond?
These items likely involve a permit with the City. Call Permits at 678.242.2500.
What is allowed to dump into streams and other stormwater structures?
Stormwater (rainfall) is allowed into streams. Anything else is considered an illicit discharge. If you see something being dumped or poured into a stream — please take a picture and send it to City Hall with a short description with date and time. Please also contact us at 678.242.2500 or e-mail info@cityofmiltonga.us.
Who's responsible for what?
Milton: Stormwater facilities within the right-of-way.
GDOT: Stormwater facilities on state routes.
Fulton County: Watering restrictions, at this point in time.
Georgia EPD: State level environmental issues. Visit GAEPD.org.
GASWCC: Preserve, protect, and conserve the soil. Visit the GASWCC site.
Georgia DNR: Hunting, fishing, boating, and more. Visit their site.
HOAs: Neighborhood detention ponds. Please register your HOA online.
You: Items on your property. You are responsible for not causing drainage problems to your downstream neighbors or to the right-of-way.
Articles
• Stream Buffers
• Milton Stormwater Discharge Permit
• Milton Outdoor Watering Ban |
