Education Outreach

Stormwater Management

All stormwater runoff that does not seep into the ground or evaporate finds its way into the City's drainage systems. In the City of Valdosta, the stormwater system is separate from the sanitary sewer system. That means, when it rains, oil, antifreeze, detergents, pesticides and other pollutants are washed from driveways, yards, parking lots, and streets into storm drains and then are released into our local watershed with no treatment. Stormwater Management is the process of controlling the runoff that comes primarily from impervious surfaces like parking lots, driveways, and roof tops.

To learn more, please see below:

• Watersheds
• Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Volunteer and Educational Opportunities
• Publications and Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
• Training
  • Rain Barrel Workshop - August 12, 2016
  • Lunch & Learn: Putting Trees to Work for Stormwater - October 28, 2015

For more information, please contact the Stormwater Manager at 229-259-3530 or send an email to the Stormwater Division.