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Stormwater Management Program Services (Level of Service)

Since Day 1 of assuming the oversight of Stormwater Management from Macon-Bibb County Government, the MWA has set its course on providing a comprehensive stormwater management program.

The following services are offered to Macon-Bibb County citizens through the current MWA Stormwater Utility.

* Repair cave-ins and sinkholes in public right-of-way;

* Repair, replace, and/or install stormwater pipe in public right-of-way;

* Repair or replace catch basins, frame casings, culverts, and manhole covers in public right-of-way;

* Clean clogged catch basins and storm drains on the public system;

* Provide ditch maintenance within the right-of-way;

* Maintain public detention ponds;

* Address public stormwater drainage issues;

* Provide continual street sweeping on public streets;

* Provide necessary preventive maintenance on the public system;

* Protect water quality.

Furthermore, a Comprehensive MWA Stormwater Management Program/Utility offers the additional benefits of:

* A dedicated and sustainable funding source;

* Stormwater Utility User Fees, which are similar to water/sewer rates charged for these public services;

* Stormwater User Fees charged for the use of services, or impact of stormwater runoff on the drainage system;

* Stormwater Use Fees can be used only for continual deliver of stormwater services, stormwater operations, or the implementation of stormwater projects;

* Note: over 70 communities have Stormwater Utilities similar to the MWA, which offers evidence of the successful implementation and management of these critical community services.