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

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

DID YOU KNOW?

Storm drains are typically NOT treated!

They flow DIRECTLY into streams or rivers!

 WANT MORE INFORMATION?

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Brochure

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