Engineering Permits
MWA is certified by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division (EPD) as the Local Issuing Authority (LIA). As the LIA, MWA’s role and responsibility is to regulate, approve, monitor, inspect, and enforce soil erosion and sedimentation control regulations within Macon-Bibb County.
MWA manages the regulatory, operational, maintenance, design plan review, inventory, and inspection responsibilities for stormwater infrastructure and services within Macon-Bibb County. In addition, MWA is responsible for the control of stormwater runoff and quality of stormwater discharge to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), thereby reducing flooding, erosion, and pollutants entering the natural streams, lakes, and waters of the State.
Land Disturbance Activity (LDA) Permit Application | Governs land disturbing activities pursuant to the Georgia Erosion & Sedimentation Act (GESA)
NPDES Permit Application | Addresses stormwater runoff water quality arising from impervious surfaces/areas and urbanization.
Erosion Control Bond Form | Government security, cash, or irrevocable letter of credit subject to forfeiture in order to stabilize the site of the land disturbing activity in instances of non-compliance with a LDA permit.
Floodplain (FEMA) Permit | Implementation of essential regulatory measures to mitigate conditions that lead to flooding for the purposes of public safety and protection using as guidance the areas of special flood hazard identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Local Stormwater Design Manual | Comprehensive guide to implementing stormwater management systems in Macon-Bibb County. This manual is designed to supplement the Georgia Stormwater Management Manual (GSMM) 2016 Edition which serves as the technical manual for design and specification of individual components within the system.
Stormwater Pre-Submittal Package for Designers | Comprehensive document that provides essential preliminary information and guidelines related to stormwater management for contractors prior to the commencement of design or construction activities; including site-specific data, regulatory requirements, preliminary drainage analysis, existing conditions, and any environmental considerations that may impact stormwater planning and design. The package is intended to assist contractors in understanding stormwater objectives, identifying potential constraints, and preparing for effective coordination with design teams and regulatory agencies. This document serves as a foundational resource to promote compliant, efficient, and sustainable stormwater solutions throughout the project lifecycle.