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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The 2024-2028 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) is part of the City of Cordele’s Phase II MS4 NPDES Permit No. GAG610000. It covers Minimum Control Measures (MCMs) required by the City of Cordele as part of its Stormwater Management Program. Minimum Control Measures detailed in the program include:
Public Education and Outreach
Public Involvement/Participation
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
Post-Construction Stormwater Management
Pollution Prevention / Good Housekeeping
ERP - Enforcement Response Plan
IWP - Impaired Waters Plan
It includes a minimum of four Best Management Practices (BMPs) per Minimum Control Measure (MCM). For a copy of the complete SWMP, see the link below:
2024-2028 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Stormwater Management Brochure
ANNUAL REPORTING
Below is the link to the 2024 Annual Stormwater Report. This report was submitted in January 2025. Approval has not yet been received.
Phase II Annual Report 2024
LAND DISTURBANCE PERMITTING
We are known as a “City of Progress” for a reason! We welcome new industry and encourage growth. Below is a checklist of the Stormwater Permitting Requirements for development within our city.
SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION & ELIMINATION
What is an Illicit Discharge?
An illicit discharge into the stormwater system basically means placing any substance into the system that may be toxic to human, animal, or plant life; or something that is flammable, explosive, or corrosive. In short: any discharge that adversely affects our public waters (ditches, streams, lakes, rivers, etc.).
IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE FOUND AN ILLICIT DISCHARGE, or see indications of illicit discharges in stormwater runoff such as:
Unusual color or cloudiness
Strong pungent or musty odor
Floating debris
Surface scum or foam
Oily Sheen
Excessive Algae
Storm pipes flowing in dry weather
Contact the Public Works Department to report any suspected illicit discharge at (229) 273-6136. After hours and weekends call (229) 273-3102 or (229) 276-2690.
Illicit or illegal discharges may include, but are not limited to the following:
Dumping auto fluids (oils, anti-freeze, etc.)
Chemicals
Garbage
Paint
Cleaning fluids
Untreated animal waste
Commercial car wash wastewater
Contaminated foundation drains
Wash water from commercial and industrial activities
Sanitary sewer discharges
Septic take discharges
Washing machine discharges
Chlorinated backwash
Drained swimming pool water that has not been dechlorinated