STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Mission:
The City of Newman's Stormwater Management believes education of the public is an effective means of developing long: term awareness of activities that can threaten water quality in local water ways. It is our hope that this page will provide an additional means of distributing information about the impacts of stormwater on local water resources.
Stormwater Management Program:
The City of Newman is a Local Issuing Authority (LIA) and Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer MS4.
The City of Newman Stormwater Management follows a Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) approved Stormwater Management Plan consisting of Best Management Practices (BMPs) including:
- Public Education & Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
- Public Involvement / Participation
- Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE)
- Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
- Post-Construction Stormwater Management in New Development & Redevelopment
- Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations
- Enforcement Response Plan
- Impaired Waters
Regulatory Bodies, Supporting Organizations & Useful Links:
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Georgia Environmental Protection Division
- Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
- Georgia Department of Transportation
- Georgia Department of Public Health – Septic Tank Information
- Atlanta Regional Commission
- Three Rivers Regional Commission
- Clean Water Campaign
- Georgia River Network
- Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- Georgia Utilities Coordinating Council
- Georgia 811- Call Before You Dig
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources Flood Map (DFIRM) Viewer
- Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia (Green Book)
-
Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (Blue Book)
Helpful Brochures & Documents:
- Backyard Buffers – Protecting Habitat and Water Quality (Ga. Dept. of Community Affairs)
- When it Rains It Pollutes (Clean Water Campaign)
- Pollution Prevention Tips for Septic Systems (Clean Water Campaign)
- Pollution Prevention Tips for Pools & Spas (Clean Water Campaign)
- Pet Waste Brochure – Here’s The Scoop (Clean Water Campaign)
- Household Solutions for Preventing Pollution from Hazardous Wastes (Clean Water Campaign)
- Don’t Get Lost in the FOG – Fats, Oils & Grease (Clean Water Campaign)
- Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Stormwater Pollution (City of Newman)
- Stormwater Management Program (City of Newman)
- How to Pass a Site Prep (City of Newman)
- Site Prep Brochure (City of Newman)
- Concrete & Cementitious Washout Water Pollution (Concretewashout.com)
- Litter Brochure - Penalties for Violating (City of Newman)
Stormwater Management System - Extent of Service Policy Infrastructure Operation, Maintenance & Repairs:
The City of Newman’s Extent of Service Policy defines the rights and responsibilities of the City of Newman in the operation, maintenance, and repair of physical Stormwater assets/ infrastructure. The policy will additionally define the rights and responsibilities for the private property owner(s) for maintaining the water quantity and quality functions of stormwater best management practices (BMP’s), as well as provide the City guidance to ensure their proper functioning. Click HERE to view the City’s Extent of Service Policy.
City of Newman Environmental Ordinances:
To view the City of Newman’s adopted Environmental Ordinances (Chapter 10), click HERE. In this section you will find City Ordinances such as Soil & Erosion, Stream Buffers, Illicit Discharge & Illegal Connection, Post Development, Floodplain Management, etc.
Stormwater Checklists:
- Stormwater Management Plan Review Checklist
- Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement Form ( Updated 4/22/20 )
- Stormwater Facility Maintenance Agreement CheckList ( Updated 9/9/20 )
- As-Built Pond Certification Letter Requirements
How to Report Environmental Issues, Concerns & Complaints:
To Report an Illicit Discharge, Illegal Connection, Clogged Storm Drain in the City Right-of-Way, Flooded City Streets, Soil & Erosion Issues coming from a Construction Site, Sewer Spills, or other Environmental Concerns call our Environmental Hotline at 770-253-1823. Only Rain Down the Storm Drain!
The City of Newman also utilizes a website called SeeClickFix to report issues and complaints. Click HERE to report using SeeClickFix.
For More Information Contact:
Rob Hill
Engineering Field Inspector & Stormwater Management
25 LaGrange Street
Newman, GA 30263
Phone: 678-673-5477
E-Mail: rhill@cityofnewnan.org
@CityofNewnanStormwaterMgmt