Municipal Stormwater

Contacts: Kristopher Ballou ([email protected])

Municipal stormwater discharges are regulated through the NPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permits. GA EPD has issued Phase I permit requirements that apply to Large and Medium MS4s and Phase II permit requirements that apply to Small MS4s. Permit information and resources are available below.

Reissuance of Phase I Large MS4 Permits (GAS000XXX)

The 2024 Phase I Large MS4 NPDES Permit Nos. GAS000100 – GAS000144 for Stormwater Discharges from Large Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) were reissued on June 5, 2024 with an effective date of June 11, 2024. The individual permits are posted on the Watershed Protection Branch Permit and Public Comments Clearinghouse. Supplemental permit documents can be downloaded at the following links: Fact Sheet , Fact Sheet Addendum , Response to Stakeholder Comments , and Summary of Changes .

Phase I Medium MS4 Permit Modification for Augusta-Richmond County (GAS000200)

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Watershed Protection Branch, has issued a modification of NPDES Permit No. GAS000200, authorizing stormwater discharges from Augusta-Richmond County to the waters of the State of Georgia. The permit documents can be downloaded at the following links: Permit , Fact Sheet Revision , Response to Comments , and Impaired Waters Plans for Butler Creek , Spirit Creek , and Rocky Creek . The permit will expire April 11, 2027.

Draft Phase I Medium MS4 Permit Modification for Augusta-Richmond County (GAS000200)

The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD), Watershed Protection Branch, is proposing the modification of NPDES Permit No. GAS000200, authorizing stormwater discharges from Augusta-Richmond County to the waters of the State of Georgia. The draft permit documents can be downloaded at the following links: Draft Permit , Fact Sheet, Impaired Waters Plans for Butler Creek , Spirit Creek , and Rocky Creek . Please refer to the Public Notice for additional information. Comments received by close of business May 17, 2024 will be considered in the formulation of the final permit. 

Phase I Large MS4 Permit Application Form

Phase I Large MS4 permittees are required to submit a permit reapplication form . This form must be completed and submitted to EPD at least 180 days prior to the expiration date of the 2019 Phase I Large MS4 permit. The 2019 Phase I Large MS4 permit is due to expire on June 10, 2024. Please review Section 5.10 (Signatory Requirements) of the Permit to ensure that the appropriate official signs the permit application.

Please submit the signed document to:

Georgia Environmental Protection Division

Municipal Stormwater Team

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Suite 1462 East Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334

Phase II MS4 Notice of Intent Form

Phase II MS4 permittees are required to submit a 2022 Notice of Intent (NOI) form . This form must be completed and submitted to EPD at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the 2017 Phase II Small MS4 permit. The 2017 Phase II Small MS4 permit is due to expire on December 5, 2022. Please review Section 6.10 (Signatory Requirements) of the Permit to ensure that the appropriate official signs the NOI.

Please submit the signed document to:

Municipal Stormwater Team

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Suite 1462 East Tower

Atlanta, GA 30334