Storm Water Utility

Our storm water system must be protected at all times from harmful pollutants because the storm water of today will become the drinking water of tomorrow.

The storm water system feeds directly into our creeks and rivers, eventually becoming drinking water so we must be ever mindful of anything entering the system other than rain water. Pollutants that enter the storm drains (motor oil, cooking grease, stains, paints, and dish soap) can cause problems that last for years and cost tax payers thousands of dollars in cleanup and removal fees. A common misconception is the storm water systems and the sewer systems are the same system. The storm water system feeds directly into the streams and rivers. The sewer system goes to the treatment plant to be screened and purified.

The different parts of the storm water system can be easily recognized. Many are marked by signs and stenciling but, as a rule, if it is outside in a yard or along the side of the street and has an open drain cover, it is probably a storm drain. If you see anyone dumping anything into a storm drain, call the Chamblee Public Works Department. Remember that only 1% of the earth's water is drinkable and the first step to cleaner water is education.