Stormwater & Water Resources

Updated: 2/9/24

The City of Brookhaven implemented a stormwater utility in July 2013 and set up utility rates by Resolution RES 2013-06-06. Administrative changes were made to the utility rates in May 2017 and June 2021 by resolutions RES 2017-05-05 RES 2021-06-06.  The annual fees are collected with residents' annual tax bill and deposited into a dedicated and restricted stormwater fund.  These fees support all of the division's activities.

This utility provides support for major stormwater activities:

• Supporting Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) activities and implementing stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)
• Drainage and water quality systems condition assessments;
  • Every 5 years, 100% of the MS4 is inspected by City personnel and its consultants
  • Inspection of one of five Inspection Zones each year
• Maintenance Activities:
  • Repairs and rehabilitation of pipes, catch basins, manholes, ditches, and swales
  • Cleaning and robotic CCTV inspections
  • Emergency Replacement and Repairs
• System planning and operational enhancements
• Respond to resident reports on a variety of drainage system issues and observations 

Stormwater related ordinances:

City Code, Chapter 14: Post-Construction Stormwater Management for New Development and Redevelopment 

City Code, Chapter 25 Article V: Stormwater Utility

City Code, Chapter 25 Article VI: Illegal Discharge and Enforcement