The policy, established by the MWA Board, clarifies that stormwater maintenance responsibility typically lies within the public right-of-way. The public right-of-way encompasses the space required to construct and maintain public infrastructure, including roads, ditches, sidewalks, and utility lines. Our Extent of Service includes regular street sweeping for all Macon-Bibb County curbed streets, cleaning storm pipes and catch basins, conducting ditching activities, maintaining the 5.
While private property owners play a crucial role in managing stormwater runoff on their land, including implementing measures like rain gardens, permeable pavement, and detention basins, it is essential for them to understand and comply with local regulations regarding stormwater management. In the event of a sinkhole on private property, the responsibility for repairs routinely falls on the homeowner, necessitating prompt action to prevent further damage.
Similarly, the responsibility for sinkholes on private roads generally lies with the landowner or property owners association. The MWA remains committed to protecting water quality and ensuring clean and safe water access for our community.
We can effectively manage stormwater and create a sustainable environment by working together. The MWA takes pride in reporting the significant accomplishments achieved in stormwater maintenance over the past three years:.
The MWA takes pride in reporting the significant accomplishments achieved in stormwater maintenance over the past three years: β 3, catch basins cleaned β 3, tons of debris removed from catch basins β catch basin lids replaced β catch basin frames replaced β 17 miles of storm pipe cleaned β 7.
